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Builder: Jeff,
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Much has been written about the late 80s and middle 90s Mercedes-Benz products. The W124 has long enjoyed favor among enthusiasts owing to the platform's longevity and fairly bulletproof reliability. But I'm here to tell you the next generation - the one that got eyerolls and deep sighs from brand loyalists that didn't like the dramatic… more

Builder: Jeff,
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It has been years since I had a hobby car I made an excuse to drive. Despite having an ongoing rotation of vehicles stretching back about a decade now, it hasn't been since my departed 1995 M3 that I tried to find excuses to get out for a drive - but I've found that in the car infamously known as the clownshoe

The… more

Builder: Jeff,
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After selling my 996-chassis Porsche 911, I was pretty relieved to be done with the looming threat of bore scoring and a replacement IMS replacement to my existing IMS replacement. The fear mongering was pretty intense, from both fellow owners to individuals who own shops that service 911s. The makers of IMS kits are now suggesting that you may… more

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Owner: Jeff, 09/10/2024
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The background summary for this sweet ride is in process.

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Owner: Jeff, 07/24/2024
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This Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon is one of a handful of cars modified when new by Carlsson of Japan. This particular estate was sent directly to Carlsson before the original owner took delivery to receive a full host of upgrades, including a full… more

Owner: Jeff, 07/13/2024
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This Honda VFR is an unofficial special edition, sought out for its all-white appearance with a matching fairing and wheels. Notable for its V4 powerplant and distinctive exhaust note, I bought this bike as an entry-level sport bike for when I… more

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Author: Jeff, 10/05/2024 Comments: 0
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Many of you know Rob Siegel, the so-called "Hack Mechanic" who is known by many in the vintage BMW circle. He's particularly famous for owning and driving, to his credit, cosmetically-challenged BMWs that he repairs in his garage, side of the road, and wherever else he finds himself behind the wheel of an otherwise risky vehicle.

He's… more

Author: Jeff, 08/16/2024 Comments: 0
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So, over the last few weeks I've been cleaning house a bit. I sold a 1999 911 and my 1995 Audi S6. I am actively trying to sell my 1997 Lexus LX450 (Land Cruiser), but that's being done in pursuit of a different daily driver. Regardless, I've been in sales mode. 

The 911 took far too long to sell, but it at least went to the first guy… more

Author: Jeff, 07/13/2024 Comments: 0
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One of the biggest misconceptions of the modern age is who has money and who doesn't. The folks we think are killing it on YouTube actually aren't; the people controlling the purse strings are the same people it's always been. In this instance, a wave of content creators of fairly popular YouTube channels have been coming clean and reporting… more

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