Murilee Martin - Autoblog Warlord

Junkyard Gem: 1994 Ford Tempo GL 4-door sedan

The last year for the Tempo, and this one looks like it just left the showroom

Junkyard Gem: Customized 1992 Ford Crown Victoria LX Touring Sedan

Candy apple green paint and custom badging weren't enough to keep this Crown Vic out of the junkyard

Junkyard Gem: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer

Built 12 years into the SJ Wagoneer's reign, with 16 more to go.

Junkyard Gem: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition

With manual transmission, aftermarket hood and high-performance engine air intake system.

Junkyard Gem: 1993 Eagle Summit LX Wagon

The rare Eagle-badged version of the Dodge/Plymouth Colt Vista and Mitsubishi Expo

Junkyard Gem: 1995 Mercury Tracer sedan with 319k miles

A Mercurized Ford Escort with manual transmission and a big final odometer reading

Junkyard Gem: 1992 Jeep Cherokee with 350K miles

That's the equivalent of more than 14 trips around the globe for this old Jeep XJ

Junkyard Gem: 1976 Volvo 244 DL

An early Volvo 240 sedan with automatic and A/C, at rest in Colorado

Junkyard Gem: 2000 Suzuki Swift

Built for those who wanted to buy a Chevrolet Metro with Suzuki badges

Junkyard Gem: 1980 Honda Accord Hatchback

A first-generation Accord in Catherine Brown paint, found in Northern California.

Junkyard Gem: 1990 Ford Econoline 250 Vibe Palace

This van was a serious piece of 21st century Denver art history

Junkyard Gem: 2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWD

A turbocharged Swedish wagon with a manual transmission at the end of its journey

Junkyard Gem: 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage S Coupe

The Colt was gone after 1994, but Americans could buy its Mitsubishi-badged twin for another year

Junkyard Gem: 1987 Mazda 323 DX 1.6i Hatchback

Just 70k miles on the clock and looks like it left the showroom a month ago

Junkyard Gem: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlos SS, Disney Gucci Edition

A pink-and-purple Monte, covered with custom airbrush artwork

Junkyard Gem: 1965 Volvo Amazon Wagon with a heartfelt goodbye

A poignant note written on the body by its final owner

Junkyard Gem: 1987 Dodge Ram 50 with V8 swap

Because tripling the power really wakes up a little Mitsubishi pickup.

Junkyard Gem: 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD with manual transmission

Yes, a commuter compact SUV with three pedals.

Junkyard Gem: 1984 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

With shaved door handles and electric green paint.

Junkyard Gem: 1960 Mercury Comet Sedan

The first model year for the Mercurized Ford Falcon

Junkyard Gem: 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car

Close to 5,000 pounds of Malaise Era Detroit luxury, now residing in the high desert