Automotive History

Talk about a time machine: 977-mile DeLorean found in Wisconsin barn

The cars can be worth big money after a full restoration

Junkyard Gem: 1995 Nissan Altima GXE

A rare first-generation Altima, still bearing the old Stanza name on its owner's manual

Junkyard Gem: 2001 Lexus RX 300

22 years old, but so clean it looks like it left the showroom last month

What does GT mean on cars?

What is a Gran Turismo or Grand Touring car?

Junkyard Gem: 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M4

With Iron Duke engine, automatic transmission and plenty of expensive options.

Junkyard Gem: 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon

A remarkably uncrashed early WRX, and of course it's in Colorado.

Junkyard Gem: 1990 Nissan Sentra with 440K miles

This Smyrna-built Nissan laughs at 300K-mile Hondas and Toyotas

Mystery owner to auction 56 Porsches — and they're all white

The 'crown jewel' of the collection is expected to sell for $2.5 to $3 million

Junkyard Gem: 2000 Daewoo Leganza CDX

Remember when Daewoo declared bankruptcy and its founder went on the lam?

Junkyard Gem: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante VR-X

The rare high-performance version of Mitsubishi's big sedan

Junkyard Gem: 1958 Studebaker 3E Transtar

With a Buick V8 swap and three-on-the-tree manual transmission

Junkyard Gem: 1986 Nissan SE 4x4 Truck

One of the first 'Hardbody' Nissan trucks sold in the United States

Oscar Meyer again renames its mobile back to Wienermobile

It was dogged by complaints after the name change

Junkyard Gem: 2006 Lincoln Zephyr

The one-year-only revival of Ford's storied Zephyr name

Future Classic: Nissan Juke

It's fun and funky, and in NISMO RS trim, pretty darn fun to drive

Junkyard Gem: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega Sedan

Oldsmobile's version of the mid-1970s Chevrolet Nova

Junkyard Gem: 1997 Acura SLX

When Honda needed a luxury SUV in a hurry, Isuzu stepped up

Junkyard Gem: 1987 Subaru GL 4WD Turbo Liftback Coupe

One of the first Subarus sold in the United States with a true all-wheel-drive system.

One-off 1997 Saab 900 EX prototype headed to auction

It was built to celebrate the brand's 50th birthday

Junkyard Gem: 1998 Chevrolet Astro Art Van

When a beater van becomes a painter's canvas.