Every collectable genera of automotive seems to play a constant battle of usability vs collectiabilty. In the 4x4 world this battle is just as present as any other. 4x4 rigs were typically used hard. To this day 4x4s are tools and not items of beauty. The Toyota FJ55 is commonly referred to as the Iron Pig. Thing of beauty? Maybe not.  But today, the FJ55 is trending up and will be one of the most collectable 4x4s. 1979 was the last year these were imputed to the United States. 250 were brought in and only 50 were available with factory power steering [...]

In 2004 the SUV was the most exciting automotive market and this X5 was at the top of the list. I remember my first ride in a 4.8is and was blown away with its power and the noise it made. 10 years ago everybody was talking about SUV's and today, they still are. The only X5 I find worth talking about over the past decade is the 4.8is. That small letter "s" is what really sets this one apart from the others. In BMW language that means it has a 355 horsepower 4.8 liter engine that was based on an [...]