We have had a run on custom Mercedes pickups here lately on Barn Finds, with at least one other W123 in recent memory. This is a conversion I had not seen much of prior to these last few months,… more»
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5,800 Original Miles: 1995 BMW M3
As the former owner of a 1995 BMW M3, this pristine, low-mileage example strikes a very personal chord. I loved that car, hands-down the best vehicle I ever owned. Mine was also Alpine White like this example, with those… more»
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Rare Hardtop Included: 1974 VW Thing
Despite looking fairly downtrodden, the seller of this 1974 Volkswagen Thing claims he has the ignition key and title for it, which may offer the next owner some comfort that it was loved before being abandoned. I say this… more»
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20 Years Owned: 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible
This 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible is presented as a solid driver that has been in the same ownership for the past 20 years. The seller notes they simply do not drive the vehicle enough to justify keeping it,… more»
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No Reserve 6.3 V8: 1971 Mercedes 300SEL
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL looks quite fresh for having just recently emerged from storage. Long regarded as one of the pioneers of the fast sedan movement, the W109 chassis models like this featured the M100 V8 that did duty… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1978 Mercedes 450SL
The varying degrees of condition a car can emerge in from long-term storage tends to defy logic. Sometimes, what looks like a perfectly sound arrangement still reveals plenty of hidden corrosion, while other vehicles left outdoors survive because of… more»
BF Classifieds Find: 1974 VW Super Beetle
One feature of Barn Finds you may not be aware of is our classifieds section, where sellers from all over get an inexpensive opportunity to show off their cars for sale to a very focused audience. We have a… more»
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Museum Car: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
This 1970 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 has been part of the seller’s private “museum” for the last ten years, remaining in nicely preserved condition with mostly original paint. The listing describes this powerful sedan as having seen limited use while… more»
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Round Taillight Survivor: 1971 BMW 2002
This 1971 BMW 2002 is a desirable round taillight model that the seller claims runs and drives quite well. The color appears to be Sahara, which is a great shade of paint on a vintage BMW like this. Sporting… more»
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Crazy Interior: 1991 BMW 325i Convertible
This 1991 BMW 325ic convertible has more than a few things going for it, including a rare paint code, a rust-free chassis, and the preferred combination of the 2.5L inline-six and five-speed manual transmission. The car has lived in… more»
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After the Fire: Ingram Collection Porsche 356s?
The book title, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, comes to mind when viewing these crushed Porsche 356s. A recent Copart listing shows the remains of four highly-prized air-cooled Porsches, ranging in significance from a… more»
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Ground-Breaking! 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3-16
This car’s story pays tribute to the skills of automotive enthusiasts from at least three nations. More about that later, but take a virtual walk to the listing here on eBay where this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3-16 in Daytona… more»
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Sweet Square Tail: 1974 BMW 2002Tii
For myself and many other automotive enthusiasts, BMW’s 02 Series is a “bucket list” vehicle to own. While countless examples of the iconic sports car are projects that require significant time and cash, this 1974 BMW 2002Tii that’s available… more»
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Rust-Free Driver: 1969 Porsche 912
The Porsche 912 was an innovative concept which succeeded in buffering the company against potential financial hardship. With the 911 due for release in 1963, and plans in place to end production of the venerable 356, Porsche perceived potential… more»
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Oval Window Project: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
What an interesting story this ’56 Bug must have to tell: the seller notes it sat behind a VW dealership for decades, being robbed of parts and generally falling into disrepair. It’s a shame because it’s an early Beetle… more»
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Window Sticker Included: 1975 Porsche 911 S
For years, I’ve told myself I don’t want an air-cooled Porsche. I blamed it on the proportions of the car; I just like a substantiative trunk area. It gives the car more presence. Rest assured, I have driven one… more»
