When I first reviewed the listing for this VW type II, the descriptor “very quick” lept off the page and I thought, “Really? This should be good” But further reading explains a bit about this VW’s newfound mojo and… more»
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Rare Rallye! 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye
Lodged within the top five of my master car wish list for years, a 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye is the definition of a unicorn for me. We have only seen one here in the history of Barn Finds and… more»
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Ran When Parked: Garage Find 1985 BMW 318i
When it comes to accessible vintage BMWs, the 1980s E30 chassis is one of the best bangs for the buck going. Easy to work on, relatively affordable to maintain, and a hoot to drive, most models in the range… more»
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Highly Desirable BMW 3.0 CS Coupe Project
Hiding in Colorado Springs, Colorado is this mega-desirable 1972 BMW 3.0 CS. It’s certainly enticing, but approach it sober – getting the car back on the road will be a significant undertaking. If you think you are up for… more»
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Rare Classic: 1970 Porsche 911E
The owner of this 1970 Porsche 911E Coupe claims that it is 1-of-1,088 cars built in that model year. I haven’t been able to verify that figure, but I have been able to confirm that it is still a… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Opel GT 1.9
Debuting in 1965 at the Paris and Frankfurt motor shows, the Opel GT was originally just a styling exercise. Come 1968, however, they decided to make it a real, live car. Exceptionally lightweight, its base model 1.1 liter, 87… more»
GT-Inspired: 1964 Porsche 356 C
Those looking to get into vintage racing might do a whole lot worse than this 1964 Porsche 356 C located in Fair Oaks, California. Available here on eBay, the current bid is just shy of $27,000 with four days… more»
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1973 Volkswagen Riviera Camper Van Survivor
Riviera Motors was a major Volkswagen distributor in Beaverton, Oregon, just miles from Portland, which was one of the main ports of entry for Volkswagen imports to the West Coast in the 1960s. During that time, Volkswagen camper vans… more»
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Fresh from the shed: 1983 911 SC Targa
Porsche has been a family name in sports car fan circles since Porsche began as a company, with the 356. The 911 was introduced in 1964 and has been in continuous production since, resulting in a truly massive fan… more»
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German Corvette? 1969 Opel GT
It was said, back in 1969, that an Opel GT resembled a then, current Corvette that had been washed in hot water and shrank. Admittedly, that’s a stretch but I get the visual. And from an outward perspective, and… more»
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No Reserve 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
Talk about eternal, it’s hard to imagine a more universally recognized design than the Volkswagen Type I, also known colloquially, as the Beetle. Introduced in 1938 and produced through 2003, the VW Beetle had an immeasurable impact on worldwide… more»
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39K Mile Barn Find: 1985 Porsche 944
This 1985 Porsche 944 is described as a barn find, but it doesn’t present like one. It has under 40,000 original miles with what looks like good paint and a decent interior, and it even runs and drives. The… more»
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Cali Blue Plate Car: 1969 Porsche 911T
This 1969 Porsche 911T appears to have been discovered in a side yard or otherwise private property with no indication of having been garage-stored anytime in the recent past. The seller says it has rust in the “..usual places”,… more»
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Garage Find: 1956 Porsche Speedster
It’s hard to believe that some of the most limited production and coveted sports cars ever made are still being found in forgotten garages. Just last week, we profiled a rare Convertible D roadster that was with the same… more»
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Rare 4×4 LT40: 1992 Volkswagen LT Westfalia
This is not your father’s Vanagon. No, this is a European market LT40 Syncro, and it’s ready to take you globetrotting. That’s really the sole purpose of an advanture-mobile like this, because if you’re going to incur the heady… more»
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Engine Revival Started: 1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5V8
Close your eyes, pitch a horseshoe, and today, you’ll hit a Mercedes somewhere. That was not the case in 1971 when they were still considered to be a somewhat exotic import, purchased by individuals that really appreciated German quality… more»
