“Is that a monster truck?” The neighbors’ toddler, who loves to climb on me and look at my computer when I’m working in the courtyard, had become fixated by the pictures I was editing. I didn’t want&hellip
Recent Posts
An Engine Swap Revolution is Coming
We’ve come a long way In 1990, buying a 10-year-old car or engine swap all but guaranteed that you would be purchasing some carbureted, Clean-Air-Act-choked, Malaise Monstrosity. If you wanted to perform an engine swap,&hellip
Six tips to get the best value out of your used car Craigslist purchase
I recently did a quick write-up with my opinions on why such great used cars can be purchased so cheap. It’s a relatively new fad, and it’s not going anywhere. But what if you want said cheap,&hellip
Why it’s getting so easy to buy excellent used cars
If you’ve been looking to purchase a used car, I bet you spend a lot of time on Craigslist. Luckily for you, so do I! As someone who tracks the market for fun and enjoys&hellip
Five convertible SUVs you’ve probably never seen before
Convertible SUVs (or ATSUVs) are some of the automotive worlds’ greatest, most counter-intuitive inventions. Here are some that are a little more unusual than your typical Jeep Wrangler or Bronco.
Classic SUV Alert: First Generation 4Runner (1984-1989)
You should buy an original, classic 4Runner before its value skyrockets The market for the classic SUV (especially ATSUVs – or Alternative-Top SUVs) is exploding right now. Each popular model that can be daily driven or&hellip
Why the new Ford Bronco won’t be an ATSUV
ATSUV: A phrase/acronym that is made up, probably by me, to signify an SUV (sport-utility vehicle) with an alternative topping method. Or, an Alternative-Top SUV. Examples include some models of Ford Bronco, Chevy K5 Blazer, the&hellip
Why the Subaru BRZ is the next Nissan 240SX
When I got the idea to research/write this (25 seconds ago, as I came up with phrasing for a title), I didn’t know the answer. And since I haven’t done any of the research yet,&hellip
How do you know when it’s time (to buy a project car)?
Specifically, a project convertible truck? I know logically that now is not a good time (very recent college grad, limited income, ancillary responsibilities, etc.) but is it ever a good time? I’m always going to&hellip
How to Practice Safe Craigslist
I’m sure anyone who likes both cars and writing as much as I do makes the decision to start writing about cars once every couple of months. Now I’m going to try to stick to&hellip
About Me
AJ is a long-time resident of Austin, Texas with a highly generalist love of all things automotive and obscure. Quietly trying to follow his dreams, he hasn't quit his day job yet but eventually hopes to write about, and help people buy and sell obscure cars full time. He is a corgi enthusiast, a self-proclaimed ATSUV expert, and the 4Runner he's sitting on only runs about a third of the time.