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Builder: Jeff,
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Project Overview

Since I purchased a 1990 911 C4 Cabriolet, I've barely racked up 50 miles on it. Driving has been limited; this is due to a few things, including the fact that I owe a little bit on it and don't want to risk an accident or other adverse event that could impact its value. But there's also the general fear that comes with owning a car like this… more

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

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Owner: Jeff, 12/21/2024
Summary

A first-year Mercedes-Benz 500E snagged on a message board catering to this specific model. Limited production and far more reliable / cheaper than a comparable E34 M5. I've become a big fan of vintage Mercedes of the 80s and 90s and this one has… more

Owner: Jeff, 09/10/2024
Summary

This is my replacement for the LX450. It is a 2-owner truck, predominantly owned by a doctor in Western Maryland. It is a rare color - Everest Green Metallic - and it's in very nice shape for having 152K miles. The Carfax is excellent and the… more

Owner: Jeff, 07/13/2024
Summary

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, 12/22/2024 Comments: 0

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Recently, The Common Gear co-founder Jeff Lavery joined his friend Rudy Samsel of Guys with Rides to talk about the state of the collector car market, with a specific focus on the so-called claims of "money laundering" that continue to surround certain cars on auction sites. Check out the latest edition… more

Author: Jeff, 12/21/2024 Comments: 0
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Today, I commenced the purchase of a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E. This is a car I've had on my radar for a while but hadn't taken seriously; a chance web search that led to me registering for the predominant 500E enthusiast forum,… more

Author: Jeff, 12/15/2024 Comments: 0
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I've written a few times lately about how damaging the comments gallery is on Bring A Trailer, but a car that sold recently shows the other side of the same coin: it's also largely ineffective when the vehicle in question is above reproach. In other words, the BaT comments apparatus has been shown to hurt good sellers of good cars, and be… more

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