This seems like a reasonable deal for anyone seeking an air-cooled 911 project. Wow, did I actually just say those words? It’s an interesting world we’re in these days, as more and more long-hood Porsche projects that pop up… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is an exceptionally tidy survivor that can still turn heads twenty-seven years after it left the showroom floor. The V8 under the hood delivers impressive performance, and its lack of exposure to snow and… more»
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Soft Window Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
What is so significant about a window that it makes a car incredibly desirable? Well, in the case of the rare “soft window” Porsche 912 Targa, it’s because this concept of open air motoring was short-lived, but not because… more»
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Air-Cooled Opportunity: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993-generation Porsche 911 has spent years climbing the wish-list ladder for enthusiasts, and cars like this 1996 Porsche 911 Targa help explain why. Listed on eBay, this blue-over-gray example combines the final air-cooled 911 platform with a six-speed… more»
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Rare Triple Black: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet Epilogue Edition
Volkswagen sold over twenty-one million examples of its Beetle before production ended in 2003. Therefore, it seems odd to describe any as rare. However, this 1979 Super Beetle Cabriolet is the exception to that rule. It is an Epilogue… more»
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Long-Stored Diesel: 1979 Volkswagen Dasher
The sad truth about interesting cars is that no matter incredible their survival is, this doesn’t automatically translate to significant desirability. Still, we have to give credit where credit is due when a car seemingly survives against all odds… more»
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Salmon Metallic Survivor: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
Some cars just slap you in the face with their outstanding originality. There are details that most vehicles never come close to matching, which is why evaluating a car’s authenticity is so tricky. Sure, some details can be manufactured,… more»
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BF Auction: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG
A few months back, an ad popped up for a 1982 Mercedes 500SL barn find. Since we enjoy this era of SLs and grey-market examples don’t show up here in Idaho often, we had to go take a look…. more»
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Rare Turbo Look: 1985 Porsche 911
In some car circles, having the most powerful model isn’t an automatic indication of owning the most collectible example. We all know of those special vehicles that are undoubtedly collector quality despite not being the most powerful version of… more»
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C107 Project: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
There’s a good reason why the R107/C107 class of Mercedes-Benz models have long been among the most popular vehicles the company has ever sold. While we can grow accustomed to seeing them listed as basketcase projects on Marketplace and… more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1968 NSU Ro80
By now, you’ve likely figured out that I enjoy oddball vehicles, especially if they’re German in origin and have four doors. Basically, this all stems from watching Ronin a lot when I was a kid and finding fast sedans… more»
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By the Barn Find: 1970 Porsche 911
Hard to believe this still happens, but yes, vintage Porsche 911s are still left outside under a wet tarp for unknown reasons. This particular car supposedly even had its mechanical bits rebuilt prior to being left outside. It’s hard… more»
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Pandemic Project: 1982 Porsche 928 5-Speed
There’s much written about enthusiasts spending too much money at the height of the pandemic on “fun” vehicles, especially recreational assets that begged owners to become overnight overlanders. We’ve seen a fairly dramatic price correction in most instances, but… more»
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Early Specimen: 1972 BMW 2002tii
Room for four, a brilliant suspension, and a rev-happy fuel-injected engine made BMW’s 2002 tii a game changer. This tidy-looking two-door sedan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania seeks a new owner for the first time in 25 years, according to the… more»
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41k Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Roadster
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” I know I can’t sing, but I can’t tap dance either. Therefore, I’m a perfectly talentless entertainer. However, I am passionate about classic cars, and with summertime on our doorstep, it seems the… more»
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Former Show Car? 1978 Porsche 924
One of the best parts about our hobby is that most all of us see potential in different pockets. In other words, you may love old T-bucket hot rods and I think split window VWs are cool as heck…. more»
