The first-gen GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX brought honest rally-inspired technology and performance to the road. But while these JDM forbidden-fruit cars are old enough to import, decoding their various model codes is often tricky. This guide, though, makes understanding the acronyms and names easier.

Using terminology borrowed from stock-market investing (and poker before that), blue-chip classic cars are the most sought-after, valuable, and most importantly, stable in the collectible business. And while not every vintage car is a blue-chip one, that doesn't mean their roster is unchanging.

Shaped in part by Bob McNulty and pinstriped by famed artist Tommy 'the Greek' Hrones, Bill Shelley's 1957 Corvette 'Bali Hi' hasn't graced the public since the early 1960s. But it's finally been brought out of the barn and into the sun once more.

It's not just restomods that are popular these days. Shops that offer electric conversions for classic cars, such as Lunaz in the UK, are enjoying booming sales. And you don't have to spend massive amounts of money to get one of your own.

Right after Toyota revealed its sleek, iconic 2000GT, Carroll Shelby got three of them to turn into SCCA race cars. And now, one of those three--the very first production 2000GT--is about to hit Gooding & Co's auction block.

A new Rolls-Royce might be extremely expensive, but a used or classic one can sometimes be surprisingly affordable. And a well-maintained example like the 1980 Silver Shadow II listed on Bring a Trailer can be a durable vintage luxury experience.

Tim Keptner wanted to give his 1968 Mustang Fastback some modern performance and handling but keep its classic looks. The result is a restomod that showcases the strength of subtly.

A clean, low-mileage 2000 Acura Integra Type R is a rare thing these days. And like all ITRs, it's an incredible-to-drive, focused, high-RPM thing. But spending $112,112 on one is a bit overkill.

With BMW's boxer motorcycles keeping cool and collected in the sands of WW2, Harley-Davidson answered by copying the Germans' handiwork and making its own boxer-twin bike, the XA. And while its innovations made it too expensive to fight, it's an intriguing and valuable classic today.

Japanese shop Rocky Auto doens't just build JDM restomods--it also makes affordable replicas of the iconic Toyota 2000GT. And while you can get one of these 'Toyota 3000GTs' with a Prius powertrain, the standard engine is a 3.0-liter 2JZ.

The late Arlen Ness earned the title 'king of custom motorcycles' for his wild, iconic creations. And now, four of these bikes, including some of his personal machines, are headed to auction in Las Vegas courtesy of Mecum.

There are still fun, affordable classic Mustangs on the market that aren't Eleanor, Bullitt, or Shelby clones. And the 1967 Mustang convertible currently listed on Bring a Trailer is a prime example.

At the same time as it introduced the Corolla to the US, Toyota also launched the car that would eventually become the Camry: the Corona. And a rare first-gen Corona hidden in an Oklahoma barn just sold on Bring a Trailer.

For the first time, online car auctions sold more cars than in-person ones. And Bring a Trailer is just the biggest part of this rising online presence for classic and modern cars alike.

The R129 Mercedes SL might be over 30 years old today, but its timeless, elegant style and reliable, high-end build quality still makes it a desirable classic. And yet, examples like the 1995 SL 320 on Cars & Bids are more affordable than you might think.

Whether you like front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive, or prefer mid-engine over front-engine designs, there are plenty of reliable sports cars out there for you. And quite a few of them sticker for no more than $20,000.

Zora Arkus-Duntov had to sneak the original Z06 package onto order forms to get the 1963 C2 Chevrolet Corvette ready for racing. And the very first one to hit the racetrack was Gulf One. Now, this historic Corvette is headed to the auction block.

The very first Chevrolet SS car, the one-of-one 1957 Corvette Super Sport was made to show off the then-new Ramjet fuel injection for the 'Vette's V8. And now, this unique, stylish show car is headed to Mecum's auction block.

Long overlooked in comparison to its predecessor and successor, the 1995-1999 E36 BMW M3 is finally getting its due from enthusiasts. While that means prices have gone up, it means more people are starting to appreciate its charms and handling prowess. But there are some problem spots to watch out for.

BMW made almost 18,000 E30 M3s before production ended. In contrast, famed tuner Alpina only made 35 C1 2.3/1s based on the E30 323i. And while it's not as fast as the contemporary M3, the C1 2.3/1 is special in its own right.