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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
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
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
We try not to beat our own chest here at The Common Gear, but in reviewing a recent Bring A Trailer listing for a car that previously belonged to yours truly, we see our value proposition in vibrant, living color.
The car in question was my 1995 Audi S6 Avant. I… more
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
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