The GTI has arrived at AMMO NYC studios, and like all projects, the assessment stage reveals some surprises and immediate concerns.
First, the GTI has been dormant for so long that the interior has been taken over by rodents. The trail of mouse detritus goes deep into the dash. The smell of urine is....obvious. New carpeting is a… more
I was recently viewing the latest edition of Spike's Car Radio where Jerry Seinfeld made an appearance, and he and regular guest Zuckerman captured a sentiment I've experienced with the 1992 500E I bought a few months ago. It's the roller coaster of emotions that come with a new… more
In the days after deciding to plunk down a bunch of cash on a hardtop for my 1990 911 Cabriolet, I saw a picture of the same hardtop on a later 993. I will admit: I didn't love how it looked. There was something about it that just looked "off," which is always a risk when dealing with aftermarket parts. However, every photo of the D. Morris… more
I purchased this three-owner, accident-free example from the estate of the third owner. It is a V6, rear-wheel-drive model that features the optional and desirable "1SC" package.
I recently spoke with a woman who was beleaguered by the fact that she was tasked with selling the remains of her dead brother's estate, a depressing task under normal circumstances. However, she faced the additional burden of realizing her sibling had acquired a lot of crap and left this planet with bills to pay. '
It gave me… more
As it happens each year, I sat down to go over my taxes, and as part of that, assess how I made out on vehicles that were sold. The topic of whether you can make money on old / vintage vehicles has long been a point of contention for some enthusiasts, especially those defending their hobby to spouses who might otherwise suggest a re-allocation… more
I have become resigned to the fact that no matter how hard you try to prove otherwise, eBay and PayPal are going to side on behalf of buyers, time and again. As someone who sells a decent amount each year on eBay, I probably encounter one buyer each year who claims a refund on the grounds of not reading a listing carefully and there essentially… more
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