Hot Hatch Survivor: 1983 Volkswagen GTI

This super clean MK1 Volkswagen GTI is described as a great driver that remains in stock condition with only some minor cosmetic defects among its most grievous faults. Mileage is just under 71,000 and comes with the best color… more»

Soft Window Targa: 1968 Porsche 912

This beautiful 1968 Porsche 912 is one of the more obscure air-cooled models that has been a collectible for some time, known as the “soft window” variety of targa top examples. The 912 was purchased new in Europe by… more»

Turbocharged Driver: 1986 Porsche 944

The Porsche 944 has historically been ignored by diehard 911 enthusiasts, but more open-minded Porsche fans know that this front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe is entirely deserving of the Porsche crest. As such, values have been creeping upwards, especially for the… more»

Autostick Barn Find: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

This 1969 Volkswagen Beetle convertible has just recently been pulled out of long-term storage and has come back to life with minimal fuss. The seller notes that it runs and drives even without the gas tank being fully drained… more»

Ran 20 Years Ago: 1973 Volkswagen Thing

Details are scarce on this 1973 Volkswagen Thing, an obvious barn find listed for sale on an auctioneer website and located in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin. The Thing looks mostly complete despite being an obvious non-runner and stored for years,… more»

Tuned By Callaway: 1982 VW Scirocco Turbo

Callaway has developed a myth-like status among collectors of sports imports and muscle cars from the 1980s for developing kits that transform already respectable performers. While Corvettes, VW GTIs, and E21-chassis BMWs are the usual suspects when it comes… more»

Backseat Driver: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Shorty

The famed VW Beetle was still selling strong in 1974, but the Cabriolet or convertible version showed under 13,000 copies made. This is one of them and is said to have been professionally shortened, so it’s even smaller than… more»

External Oil Filler: 1972 Porsche 911 Shed Find

This 1972 Porsche 911T is a numbers-matching example apparently found hiding in a backyard shed. It is yet another undisturbed model that needs a total restoration but also appears to be wholly deserving of such an investment. It’s also… more»

Bahama Blue Barn Find: 1972 Porsche 914

This 1972 Porsche 914 is described as being an untouched barn find that’s resided in Texas its whole life. As a result, it’s remarkably solid in all of the places that neglected 914s usually rot from. The color is… more»

High Speed Pursuit Vehicle? 1968 Volkswagen Beetle

The listing says this was an official police vehicle in the 1960s and 70s, but I have to believe it didn’t do much other than appear at school events and in the local town parade. That being said, the… more»

Daily Driver? 1957 BMW Isetta

It isn’t that unusual to see classic vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s being used as daily drivers. These are usually (but not always) larger cars, station wagons, and pickups. However, finding a micro-car that has been used this… more»

Velvet Hammer! 1977 Mercedes Benz 450 SEL 6.9

Wasting away in a Texas garage and last registered in 1991, this big Mercedes-Benz needs more than a little gas thrown down its throat and a new battery to reclaim its ownership of the road. As you might expect… more»

Eighties Performance Icon: 1983 Audi Quattro

There are performance cars from the 1980s that are essentially poster children for the era: the BMW M3, Mercedes Cosworth, Porsche 911, and others. But the Audi Quattro is right up there, and the only reason it’s not at… more»

Affordable Alternative: 2007 Beck 550 Spyder

Real Porsche 550 Spyders are worth millions of dollars. Beck Spyders are a great way to get into sports car ownership in perhaps one of the most iconic forms without breaking the bank. The company offers a few different… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

July 30th, 2003, was a significant date in automotive history that passed with very little fanfare. On that day, the last Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico. This brought down the curtain for… more»

1973 Porsche 911 Targa Project

As we all know too well, cheap air-cooled 911s are a thing of the past. The market has settled down slightly, but not enough to make much of a difference – they are expensive cars now, and likely will… more»

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