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Current Project Cars
Mar 03, 2014
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDi
Mar 03, 2014
You may already know that we’ve added a controversial Chevy Volt to out long-term fleet to explore what alternative drivetrains mean to the future of enthusiast cars. Well, Volkswagen challenged …
Feb 21, 2014
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Feb 21, 2014
We found this turbocharged wagon on our message board for just $2,000. Who said station wagons aren’t cool?
Feb 19, 2014
1991 Nissan 240SX
Feb 19, 2014
We think we found the last stock S13-chassis Nissan 240SX on the planet.
Feb 04, 2014
1992 Mazda Miata
Feb 04, 2014
Editorial Director David Wallens’ 1992 Miata has seen and done pretty much everything by now.
Feb 04, 2014
1992 Mazda Miata - Sunburst Yellow
Feb 04, 2014
This Sunburst Yellow Miata—one of 1519 built—was advertised for $700 on our message board. When we went to pick it up, the seller didn’t have a title. So we got …
Dec 16, 2013
2013 Factory Five 818
Dec 16, 2013
After letting our readers design the Factory Five 818, we’ll be building the first production kit. Follow along on our website as we find out what it really takes to …
Oct 14, 2013
1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
Oct 14, 2013
This aging oil-burner was bought on a whim for $300. Can we drive an S-Class for used-Neon money?
Aug 29, 2013
2003 Nissan 350Z
Aug 29, 2013
We’ve always liked Zs, and now we have one of our own. This bottom-of-the-market 350Z is destined to be more than just another used car.
Aug 05, 2013
2012 Ford Fiesta
Aug 05, 2013
Hot on top of the new B-Spec racing series, we went to Dearborn to pick up a brand-new, no-options Ford Fiesta. We competed in the hot new Street Touring FWD …
Jun 10, 2013
2000 Subaru Impreza Wagon
Jun 10, 2013
A 2.2-liter Impreza wagon that we’ll be building up for some rallycross and road-rally fun.
May 13, 2013
1984 Porsche 911 Carrera
May 13, 2013
Wondering what it’s really like to live with an air-cooled Porsche 911? We find out.
Mar 06, 2013
1994 Mazda Miata Turbo
Mar 06, 2013
The fastest Miata in our fleet.
Feb 06, 2013
2012 Chevrolet Volt
Feb 06, 2013
The Chevrolet Volt has been called such disparate things as “the most technologically advanced car on the road today at any price” and “an utter, miserable failure.” Clearly, we had …
Sep 12, 2012
1991 Isuzu Trooper
Sep 12, 2012
Essentially a Japanese Land Rover, this Isuzu Trooper was purchased bone-stock less than a mile from GRM Headquarters and currently does triple-duty as a daily driver, parts hauler, and off-road …
May 16, 2012
1997 BMW M3
May 16, 2012
This one-family, two-owner, 150,000-mile example was purchased nearly new in 1998 by Associate Publisher Joe Gearin’s dad.
Oct 19, 2011
1976 Volkswagen Scirocco
Oct 19, 2011
Found on Craigslist for $850, this 95K original mile, 1976.5 Super Scirocco hasn’t been on the road since 1986! Plans include a 2.0 liter ABA transplant and period-correct suspension and …
Jun 15, 2010
1984 AMC Eagle
Jun 15, 2010
Used as a support vehicle for years in SCCA rally events, this Eagle Wagon was purchased in Colorado and driven back to Florida. It is used for rallycross and as …
Apr 12, 2010
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Apr 12, 2010
Jul 16, 2005
1985 Toyota MR2
Jul 16, 2005
Art Director JG Pasterjak takes on restoring this modern classic.
Completed Project Cars
2011 BMW 328i
A 2011 328i that we picked up off a used car lot at a considerable discount—but it’s a blank slate for fun upgrades!
2010 Sachs MadAss
The Sachs MadAss is an interesting mix between scooter and motorcycle. Capable of 55+ mph and 85 mpg, the MadAss features a clutched 4-speed gearbox and a surprisingly capable 125cc …
2008 BMW 335i Coupe
The 335i combines an almost uncanny combination of ride quality, handling and class.
2007 BMW 328i
Our new marketing and public relations guy Joe Severns has an affinity for German sedans, evidenced by his road warrior 2007 BMW 328i he has owned since new. This Montego …
2007 Subaru WRX
It’s no secret we like having a Subaru around. Combine great handling, power and five-door versatility, and it’s no wonder we like them.
1999 Toyota Camry
A Camry project car? Really? Yes, really. We were surprised how cheaply and easily one could get a V6 with a manual transmission.
1996 Dodge Neon ACR
We found an engineless Dodge Neon ACR that we just had to drag home.
1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The highest-mileage Miata on staff (by a hair) was bought with 173,000 on the odometer and some upgrades that put it into STS class in autocross. After a couple years …
1989 BMW 325is
Club Editor Scott R. Lear is campaigning this ‘89 325is in NASA’s Spec E30 class.
1987 BMW 325is
Tom’s donated BMW has been turned into a competitive autocross car- by a kid on a high school budget.
