The Type 34 Karmann Ghia, to me, is one of the most beautiful cars Volkswagen has ever produced. Offered in limited quantities and never officially in the United States, good examples are few and far between. This car appears… more»
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Well-Loved Driving Machine: 1989 BMW M3
Much has been written about the long-lived nature of cars developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, particularly the E28 M5 and E30 M3. Of course, these are maintenance-hungry engines, but the basic rule of thumb says if you treat… more»
Junkyard Find Mercedes Cosworth Updates: Into the Shop!
When we last left off, I was probably running out of interesting things to tell you about my junkyard-find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth. Man, that’s a mouthful. Anyway, the good news is a few months ago, it finally left… more»
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Smoke Damage: Charred 1988 BMW M3
This is gut-wrenching – the sight of two desirable BMWs, sitting in a driveway covered in soot. Of course, it’s a scene I’m sadly familiar with, as my 1987 BMW 325is lived through a garage fire where it was… more»
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Baur Spec: 1985 BMW 320 TC2
As the resident BMW enthusiast, I’m always undecided where I stand on the novel Baur conversion cars. They sport a unique combination of roof panels and pillars, affording a combination of open-air experiences. However, they never seem to command… more»
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Formerly Irish Green: 1966 Porsche 912
The guys at Unobtanium Inc. are taking a break from Porsche 356s this week (OK, not really – they have another one for sale right now) and have listed this rusty 1966 912. The 912 has come back into… more»
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1-Of-400! 1974 VW Thing Acapulco Edition
If you’re an Air-Cooled Aficionado, you need to see this! It’s a special edition one-year-only car, and it’s available here on craigslist near Tempe, Arizona. Thanks go to Ikey Heyman for suggesting it!
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Oklahoma Barn Find: 1969 VW Single Cab
UPDATE 7/11/2019 – The seller of this Single Cab apparently wasn’t happy with the lackluster bidding it received, so they’ve now relisted it here on eBay. This time they have set an asking price of $15,900. It seems a… more»
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Cheap Split Window: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Scan the listing for this pretty 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. Did it take you a second to spot the word “graft” and understand its significance? It did for me, as I was all too excited to gloss over the fact… more»
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Super 90 Equipped: 1963 Porsche 356
For a Porsche 356 coupe that’s not ready to be swept into a dust bin, this 1963 model looks like a potentially sound deal. Throw in a mechanically-sound Super 90 engine and it looks even better. This car is… more»
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Surprisingly Straight Panel Van: 1959 VW Bus
Usually, when a vintage Volkswagen Type 2 comes up for sale, we start the usual lament of how cool the early ones are but oh-my-G0d-look-at-the-rust. This 1959 model may not be pretty from the outside, but it’s surprisingly solid… more»
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Rusty Euro Spec: 1970 Porsche 911
This heavily patina’d 1970 Porsche 911 is a gray-market import that is listed at no reserve. The 911 may be considered by some enthusiasts to be a more desirable specimen due to its Euro-spec configuration, but the abundance of… more»
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Nicely Modified: 1976 BMW 2002
The owner of this 1976 BMW 2002 says that it is not perfect, but that it is a really good, driver-quality car. It certainly presents quite nicely and has some very sensible mechanical upgrades that should ensure that it… more»
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Euro Turbo: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
For a car that had the potential to be a market success, circumstances contrived to see the Merkur XR4Ti actually wind up being something of a failure. This was a shame, as the potential was certainly there, but a… more»
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The Poor Man’s Corvette: 1970 Opel GT
The Opel GT was, in its day, quite popular, particularly in Europe. Legendary 1982 world rally champion Walter Röhrl and Opel racing legend Volker Strycek love theirs, and you can have this one, if you place your bid here… more»
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Stretched Imagination: 1953 Porsche 356 Limousine
Over the years people have made some “interesting” choices when they have embarked upon the idea of building a stretched limousine, but I’d be willing to bet that not many people have considered a classic Porsche 356 as the… more»
