The name AMG has become synonymous with performance variants of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Originally an independent tuning house, in 1999 Mercedes bought a controlling interest in the company, before assuming complete ownership in 2005. AMG has produced an enormous… more»
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The Beetle Powered Vette: 1970 Shala-Vette
Dick Dean had a novel idea. The Corvette looked fantastic, but having a big V8 meant it was expensive to buy and use. The Beetle, on the other hand, was cheap and incredibly economical. So, why not take the… more»
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A Different Off-Roader: 1964 Amphicar 770
For any manufacturer to take on the concept of an amphibious vehicle could best be described as a brave decision. Automotive history is littered with examples, and some of these vehicles have been more successful than others. Some unkind… more»
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Museum Car: 1967 Amphicar 770
Despite being equipped for water use, this 1967 Amphicar is severely land-locked in a auto museum somewhere in Orlando, Florida. Looking like a nice specimen that’s ready for open water, the Amphicar is commanding strong bids at the moment… more»
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Home Depot Floors: 1968 Porsche 912
It may seem like a world far, far away, but there was a time when old air-cooled 911s and 912s were fairly disposable vehicles. At the very least, they were not immune to backyard repairs when values reached maximum… more»
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Unlikely Donation: No Reserve 2002 BMW M3
While this E46-chassis BMW M3 is a fair bit newer than most cars we feature, it’s a head-scratcher since it’s a donation car being sold at no reserve. The seller specializes in donation vehicles and most are total beaters… more»
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One-Owner Oval: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Owned by a woman named Pearl, this Volkswagen Beetle lived a very simple life with trips out on the weekends. Having accumulated only 70,000 miles in its lifetime, this Beetle is still in healthy running condition. It can be… more»
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Euro-Spec Survivor: 1987 Mercedes 560SL
Do you ever have a certain type of car seemingly always in your potential project car orbit? That’s how I feel about R107 Mercedes-Benz cars, as I’ve come across more than a few of them over the years that… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1967 BMW 1600
If there is one BMW model that helped make the company a success story, it’s definitely the 2002 Series. As one of the earliest iterations of the sporty compact coupe, the 1600 model can be hard to find, which… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1990 BMW 325is
As someone in a long-term relationship with a 1987 BMW 325is, I’m a big fan of sport package-equipped E30s. This car is perhaps the most desirable configuration, with the smaller bumpers that came on later models. Of course, I… more»
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Cosworth Survivor: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V
The other day, I patted myself on the back by noting that a fairly tatty Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 like my recent junkyard rescue of the same car was listed for over $8K on eBay. Well, today we look at… more»
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Bullet Signals: 1964 VW Karmann Ghia
We all know how special the older Type 2 VW Buses are. However, it can get hazier with the other models in terms of which years are standouts. The Karmann Ghia, for example, is still a fairly cheap car… more»
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RHD M-Car: 1981 BMW M535i
I’ve long lamented not having a pole barn in my backyard. Why? This is due to finding cars like this 1981 BMW M535i, a vehicle that would make any BMW enthusiast giddy to see in their collection. Even if… more»
Cosmetically Challenged: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
Here’s the good news: most of the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworths I see are selling for the upper teens and well into the $20K range for cars with few needs. The only disappointing aspect of checking out eye candy… more»
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Budget-Friendly Supercar: 2015 BMW i8 Scale Model
BMW’s latest supercar is a few years old now, but it still retails for around $150,000. The looks are love-it-or-hate-it, but I can attest to seeing one in person fairly regularly and liking it much more than in photos…. more»
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28,000 Original Miles: 1989 Mercedes 560SL
With Amelia Island making its annual showing this week in Florida, I’m certain there will be more than a few hyper-low mileage Mercedes-Benz R107s making the auction rounds. These have literally been hobby/collector cars for years, and what always… more»
