The W110 Heckflosse (Fintail) was built from 1961-1968 as the affordable 4-cylinder option from Mercedes-Benz and is instantly recognizable from its 50’s throwback tailfins and single headlights with vestigial pontoon styling up front. With an automatic transmission, the W110 will be excruciatingly slow car in today’s traffic, but it exudes a charm, charisma and tank-like […]
In the late 1980s Nissan launched a series of retro-styled cars in what was called the Pike series and consisted of the Be-1, Pao, Figaro and S-Cargo (and yes, the S-Cargo does look like a snail). The Pike cars beat the New Beetle, New Mini, PT Cruiser to the retro-style market, but keeping everything in […]
Anyone who has ever been involved with a business decision will recognize the conundrum of make vs. buy. It isn’t just limited to businesses like BMW needing to decide if they should make their own fuel injection systems or outsource it, it also applies to people remodeling a kitchen; DIY or contractor? The make vs. […]
If you love the screaming S14 four banger in the E30 M3 but shy away from its boy racer box flares and 2-door only configuration, then perhaps a trip to Italy is in order. In order to avoid VAT and higher vehicle taxes for engines exceeding 2.0 liters, BMW created a de-stroked version of the […]
Sometimes a car comes to our attention not because it is a cool car, but because it comes wrapped in a funny advertisement and the invectives/hyperbole/nonsense normally reserved for our review are pre-written in the sellers own words. This particular ad is not only knee-slapping good times, but it is a great car at a […]
The E21 generation BMW 3-series is a great way to get into a clean classic without breaking the bank. The best low mile and stock examples are starting to demand premium money but it is still a great time to get into the market before it takes off and leaves you behind. Find this 1978 […]