Automotive History

Junkyard Gem: 1980 Audi 5000

A rare example of the second-generation Audi 100 sedan

Junkyard Gem: 1996 Honda Odyssey

After 313,635 miles, it was time for this little minivan to retire

2024 Hagerty Bull Market List of future collectibles — Plymouth Prowler, anyone?

These cars could be set to climb in value

Junkyard Gem: 2005 Suzuki Verona

The Daewoo Leganza's Suzuki-badged successor.

Junkyard Gem: 2003 Land Rover Freelander SE3

Land Rover's first unibody, complete with removable rear canopy.

Take a deep breath: The R34 Nissan Skyline will be legal for import next year

A movie star and video game fav, the Skyline is adored

Junkyard Gem: 1984 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham Sedan

Complete with a GM Goodwrench replacement Iron Duke engine

'Race for Glory' will bring Group B rally to the big screen

It follows the 1983 World Rally Championship

Bertone-beauty Aston Martin coupe from the Fifties is up for bid

One of only seven Astons designed by the Italian house

Junkyard Gem: 1997 Ford Probe

The final model year for the would-be Mazda Mustang

Porsche 911 Carrera sets altitude record on a Chilean volcano

Mechanical mods and special fuels were used to conquer the mountain

Junkyard Gem: 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe

The poor man's Monte Carlo for '77, and the last year for the Chevelle name

Junkyard Gem: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit L 4-door hatchback

If only its final owner had used that head gasket kit

Toyota's beefy Land Cruiser 70 Series reintroduced in Japan

The 39-year-old LC has lived on in Australia. Now it returns home.

Junkyard Gem: 1960 Renault Dauphine

The second-best-selling import in the United States during the late 1950s

Here's $24,000. Buy something new in 1995

What would the inflation-adjusted equivalent of today's average new car price get you?

Junkyard Gem: 1987 Honda Prelude Si

With paint bleached by the Arizona sun and better than 300,000 miles on the odometer

Junkyard Gem: 1986 Buick Riviera

Equipped with the futuristic Graphic Control Center — the first car touchscreen

Junkyard Gem: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The King of Fords for 1970, customized with a golden grille

Junkyard Gem: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

The final model year for Volvo's P1800 series of sporty two-doors