Referring to a car as a Ferrari fighter when it has half the number of cylinders and 2/3 the horsepower of the Ferrari that it’s often mistaken for may seem like a stretch, but the look of this 1985… more»
German Classic Cars
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Unbelievable 230 Car Barn Find Stash!
One of the best stories you can learn about when tracking barn finds is a massive cache of vehicles that no one seemingly knew about. According to the auction listing description, this collection in Europe was built without much… more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1962 Porsche 356
This 1962 Porsche 356 is a refreshing change of pace from the extremes we see in the vintage air-cooled market these days. It’s neither the nicest nor the worst; it appears to fall squarely in the middle of the… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Field Find: 1973 Volkswagen Bus
During the height of the Volkswagen van craze in the late 2010s, it wasn’t uncommon to see some nice examples bring six figures at auction. Prices have dropped off since then, but their popularity hasn’t waned. This one is… more»
Apr 14, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1967 Porsche 912
The Porsche 912 has become a bit of a bargain as prices for the classic 911 have skyrocketed. Even so, long-hood air-cooled models tend to always command a premium these days, so the fact this nicely optioned 912 project… more»
Apr 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Cheap Speedster? 1956 Porsche Project
If you want a Porsche Speedster but find yourself a few hundred thousand short, it may make sense to look for a project. If you’re really struggling to find any loose change in the couch, you might need to reach deeper… more»
Apr 10, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One-Family Owned California Classic: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Sixty-eight years after it was introduced, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL has aged very, very well for a senior citizen. Its classic, fluid lines and beautiful proportions still turn heads. From a styling perspective, the 190 SL does have a… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Property Clean Out: Mercedes-Benz W123 Collection
A listing popped up in my neck of the woods for a stash of W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz cars that have clearly been sitting for some time. At the same time, a friend managed to get down to the property, and… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Estate Find: 1971 Bradley GT Kit Car
Kit cars have been around for a really long time, with a few of the earliest examples dating back to around the turn of the twentieth century. But it seems like the interest sort of skyrocketed in the fifties… more»
Apr 5, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Rare Barn Find: 1938 BMW 327
The BMW 327 was a touring car (both coupe and cabriolet) built between 1937 and 1941 – and briefly again after World War II. Production numbers were small, so these automobiles were not widely seen when new and less… more»
Apr 3, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Carport Find: 1962 Mercedes 220E Coupe
Mercedes was known for assigning chassis numbers to products and code W111 applied to cars like the seller’s “opera coupe.” The W111 code applied to some sedans built from 1959 to 1968, and also to coupes and convertibles between… more»
Mar 29, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Kit Car Clean-Out: Air Cooled Collection
The thought of relocation when you own a batch of project cars is a daunting one. The seller of a batch of Volkswagen-derived kit cars is heading south to Georgia but has a stash of cars, parts, and lifts… more»
Mar 28, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
The Ultimate Coupe: 1983 Audi Quattro
It’s rare when you find a limited-production European sports car for sale at any price, but when the ask is reasonable and the car has a chance at being restored, you need to move quickly. This is a limited… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Still In The Family: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D
The good with the bad is how I’d label this 1979 Mercedes 240D. The W123 platform cars, of which this 240D is a member, are, subjectively speaking, some of the finest-looking and best-engineered cars produced by M-B. It’s the… more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1 of 5,000: 1959 Auto Union 1000 Sp
The Auto Union 1000 Sp was an interesting sports car built by Germany’s Auto Union beginning in 1958. Just 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced through 1965, taking many of their styling hints from the 1st-generation Ford Thunderbird…. more»
Mar 25, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare Microcar: 1959 Goggomobil T 250
Post-war Europe was a pretty miserable place as various countries struggled to rebuild their economies and destroyed infrastructure. Governments recognized the limitations and believed one strategy to accelerate the recovery was to get the population mobile. With materials in… more»
