The tell-tale signs of a car once being loved aren’t hard to find. Usually, there’s some enhancement, or perhaps a well-kept interior. Usually, there’s a little bit of accessorizing going on. Those clues tell us that a car once… more»
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No Time For Restoration: 1976 BMW 2002
As “furn” cars (as they were sometimes called years ago) made inroads into the American auto market in the early seventies, BMW’s 2002 stood out as an “it” car – they were popular! They drove well, handled tightly, had… more»
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Ferrari Alternative: 1984 Bitter SC
The Bitter SC is an automotive curiosity that made numerous attempts to become a contender in the grand touring segment. While it encountered numerous challenges like any small coachbuilder could expect to wrestle with, largely due to not ever… more»
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Bargain Basement 1958 Mercedes 190SL?
This Mercedes listed on Craigslist near Tyler, Texas, could be a great deal for someone. The seller is asking $15,000 for it, it was his grandfather’s car, who apparently cherished and babied it. The seller says he has no use for… more»
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Rare Hardtop Coupe: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
Bidding ends later today for this rare C107 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC, the fixed roof version of its classic roadster. I’ve always had a thing for making a coupe out of a car traditionally only seen as a convertible, like the… more»
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Golf Yellow Slicktop: 1973 BMW 2002
This 1973 BMW 2002 is a case of looking like an absolutely fantastic deal for someone that’s been on the hunt for a so-called “roundie,” or round tail light example. With a desirable color scheme known as “Golf Yellow”… more»
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High Option Project: 1972 Porsche 911
When it comes to vintage Porsches (and any sports car, really), enthusiasts tend to live in the extremes: we either want a car that came equipped with a ton of options, or one that is a total stripper. In… more»
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A Turnkey Driver: 1964 Opel Kadett Wagon
Here’s one you won’t see every day: a 1964 Opel Kadett station wagon, or “Estate,” as wagons are often called. Opels were once a common sight on America’s highways and byways, but it’s been years since the former GM… more»
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LS Swap Candidate? 1984 Porsche 944
Whenever a car with a bad or missing engine is featured here on Barn Finds, the conversation inevitably turns to LS swapability. Normally it’s a bad idea but we may have found a car where the swap could make… more»
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Original Owner Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 2.3-16
Much has been written about the BMW M3 from the 1980s, affectionately known to enthusiasts as the E30-era M3. It was one of the first times you could buy a car that was quite literally built for the race… more»
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Triple Black 993: 1995 Porsche 911 Convertible
It’s amazing that even among some of the most desirable models of collector cars, there can still be examples that take forever to sell. This clean 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is part of the esteemed 993 generation, a model… more»
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Cleaning House: 2 Chevrolets and 5 Opel GTs
Here we have seven cars for sale that appear to have nothing in common but locale. One is a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a second is a 1967 Chevelle Malibu, and the rest are Opel GTs from the late… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1970 Opel Rekord
If you’re the type of enthusiast who wants to show up at a Cars & Coffee in a low-mileage classic and be virtually guaranteed that you won’t park beside an identical vehicle, this 1970 Opel Rekord is worth a… more»
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Super Bugger: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Some vehicle segments don’t really make much sense in terms of their market value. However, digging deeper can sometimes reveal that there’s an odd trait, or perhaps some underlying reason, why the seller believes the vehicle in question is… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Porsche 356C
I feel like there is a much bigger story behind this car than what is being shared on eBay, and that story could make it immensely more appealing. Right now, we have a rusty 1964 Porsche 356C listed with… more»
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39k Miles: 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord Project
German auto manufacturer Opel began selling cars in the U.S. through Buick dealers in 1957. That practice would continue until 1975, when Buick had sufficient traction with its own compact, the Apollo/Skylark. Rare today is the Opel Olympia Rekord… more»
