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Hello everyone, this week I am hitting the road. I am usually not the most traveled among the Jalopnik crew - I team up with frequent flyers Andy and Daniel after all - but every so often an offer arrives through the main system that is simply too good to pass along. By the time you read this I will be heading to sunny Oregon for a weekend of camping, dirt bikes, and fingers crossed that the water supply holds out.

Since I am traveling anyway, why not bring Dopest along for the ride? This week we are checking out vehicles around Oregon, and it is quite a varied selection. We have rugged off-road builds, potential autocross standouts, and a few projects with questionable engineering choices. There is even a pristine old Studebaker that looks like it just rolled off a showroom floor from decades ago. Join me on this journey through Cascadia as we explore this week's standout cars.

1991 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon - $1,400

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There is something off about this 740 Turbo at first glance. The stance, the height, and the wheels all suggest it should sit lower with darkened bumpers. Imagine this boxy wagon dropped low on Wats, boost turned way up, and the paint left untouched for that perfect patina look. It would make quite a statement.

This is more than just a casual find now - it is a direct challenge. Grab this wagon, lower it properly, crank up the boost, and share the results with me. We have seen plenty of weathered 240s turned into drift machines, so why not give the 740 the same treatment? I have plenty of appreciation for that style but I do not want to enjoy it alone. Unfortunately I lack the fourteen hundred dollars plus the cost of suitable wheels in that bolt pattern.

2001 Toyota MR-2 Spyder - $5,000

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The MR-2 Spyder tends to be the least favored version among fans. It came with a convertible top but lacked the turbo or supercharged power of earlier models. Instead it offered a lightweight mid-engine rear-drive layout with an open roof. How disappointing that must have seemed back then.

If this same car appeared today - a simple two-seat roadster with a cloth top and responsive engine - enthusiasts would be all over it. Recall how reviewers rushed to buy Fiesta STs with their own money? This would spark similar excitement. It seems buyers in the early 2000s had far more choices than we do now.

2015 Kawasaki KLR650 - $3,000

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It is amusing that this KLR costs twice as much as the Volvo wagon above, since these bikes often trade for very little online. As far as anyone knows no one has ever truly worn one out, so countless examples circulate with endless aftermarket support to rebuild them from scratch.

With so many available prices remain reasonable. Yet their legendary toughness keeps demand steady. Riders value a machine that starts reliably and reaches any destination regardless of distance. Every motorcyclist holds some respect for the KLR.

1964 Volkswagen Baja Bug - $3,000

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Oregon clearly favors off-road machines. This Bug is actually located in California, fitting its Baja theme. I had to search extensively to locate any street-oriented vehicles this week. Perhaps the trails are abundant there. I will soon discover that myself with twelve hundred acres of riding area ahead, which feels enormous to someone from the Northeast.

The opening photo does not reveal the real story. Out back the engine area has been replaced with what appears to be basic hardware store tubing. Inside that custom setup sits a Subaru EJ25 flat-four. It may not be turbocharged yet, but that can be addressed along with adding a WRX-style scoop on the roof.

1950 Studebaker Champion - $10,000

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Did people in the 1950s have endless garage space? This car is remarkably long. The trunk alone seems nearly the size of a Smart ForTwo, enhanced by the wraparound rear window. It is a striking vehicle, nearly as lengthy as a modern Ford Explorer.

It also appears somewhat reversed. That rear window resembles the front of a train. One might picture it leading an Acela or Shinkansen rather than sitting at the rear of a 1950s coupe. Without interior shots it is hard to tell if it features bench seating or even six places. Six-seat coupes would be amusing and worth reviving.

1979 Ford Ranchero - $9,500

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The Ranchero is a ute built on a car chassis with a small truck bed instead of a trunk. This example has been raised to truck height, raising the question of why start with a Ranchero instead of a Ranger or similar.

The answer is simple: it looks cool. Enthusiasts lift Legacies and lower Outbacks, so why not raise a ute? When customizing do not limit yourself to factory intent. If it matches your vision follow that path. Or simply enjoy this already modified Ranchero as it stands.

1996 Toyota Adventure Ace - $25,000

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Some research was needed here since the Adventure Ace is not an official Toyota model. An Oregon firm called Yota Imports once imported HiAces and converted them to this spec, badging them accordingly. The company appears defunct now, possibly linked to mixed feedback on forums.

Despite that the vehicle is offered by the former owner Duke Rasmusen. It could be a leftover build or a new project. Regardless the work looks solid. Head to Bend to inspect it and enjoy a memorable drive home.

2015 Yamaha Stryker - $4,000

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The seller is parting with this Stryker after a drop and prefers not to handle repairs. This listing stands out because the seller genuinely means it when saying their loss is your gain. The bike appears rideable now, needing only turn signals on one side plus minor scuffs on the fairing and rear fender.

The ad mentions a rear brake concern yet nothing obvious shows in photos. It might be a simple warped rotor or bent lever. Either way it seems straightforward to fix, and with four thousand dollars available it would be tempting to ride it home from Oregon.

2007 Mazda RX-8 - $7,000

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Regular readers know I dislike swapping rotary engines for ordinary LS V8s since it removes what makes the RX series special. This RX-8 however is amusing enough to overlook that. It is a 2007 model with modern styling yet features a blower protruding from the hood over a 383 stroker. The full interior remains intact.

This is not about reliability upgrades but rather fitting a spare V8 into a random rear-drive chassis. That approach is entertaining and I support such creative mismatches between body and powertrain.

1998 Subaru Domingo - $14,995

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Take a look at this charming little vehicle. It is my top pick this week and a strong candidate for an all-time favorite in Dopest. I am not bothered by the lack of pop-top interior photos or the ad location appearing in Washington waters. This Subaru Domingo feels like a friend worth keeping close.

It sports yellow fog lights and interior curtains while remaining remarkably clean throughout. It comes from The Import Guys, friends of the site, making the timing risky right before a press trip with Mercedes Streeter. Perhaps she could negotiate a steep discount. Niche importers sometimes offer such deals.