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»
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Luxury Survivor: 1987 Mercedes 560SEL Limousine
It’s of little surprise to see this Mercedes-Benz 560SEL limousine listed in Southampton, New York, one of the toniest towns on Long Island. The long-wheelbase sedan has catered to some high-end executive ownership in its time on the road… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1990 VW Corrado G60
Among my crop of bucket-list cars is a specimen just like this: a survivor-grade Volkswagen Corrado. I’ll take either the supercharged G60 trim, like this one, or one with the delicious VR6 mill under the hood. This example remains… more»
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Hot Project: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The VW Karmann Ghia had an exceptionally long production life, being built from 1955 through until the end of 1974. During this period the car underwent numerous improvements and upgrades, but it was a car that remained instantly recognizable…. more»
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26k Genuine Miles: 1960 NSU Sport Prinz
Designed by the famed Bertone Studios and released in 1958, the Sport Prinz was an attempt by NSU to inject some sporting excitement into its range. It offered improvements in performance over its 2-door sedan cousin, and during its… more»
Junkyard Cosworth Update: Missing Link Found!
When I last reported on the progress being made on my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, there was a fairly big item on my list of missing components that was stripped out by the junkyard I bought… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1982 BMW 320i
BMW’s first-generation 3 Series, the E21, tends not to receive the same amount of love as its predecessor (the E10 2002) or its successor (the E30 3 Series). However, that shouldn’t stop you from considering this 1982 320i that… more»
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Cheap Canyon Carver: 1985 Audi Coupe GT
Audi is known for having some crisp, well-tailored, and well-designed vehicles. This 1985 Audi Coupe GT is no exception even though it’s over three decades old now so it’s a 1980s version of crisp and tailored. This canyon-carver can… more»
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Brazilian Beauty: 1976 Volkswagen SP2
For many fans of air-cooled Volkswagens, the SP2 is a vehicle of lore. VW manufactured and sold this vehicle in Brazil, and it was available exclusively for the country’s market. With that being said, this fully restored SP2 is… more»
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Radwood Ready: 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin
The 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin was a special edition model where each vehicle was given a single base color and panels with various other colors. This quirky variant may have confused the car buying public at the time, but… more»
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Rare Find: 1994 BMW 525TDS Touring
Though neither BMW’s diesel nor station wagon offerings ever sold particularly well in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, that doesn’t stop BMW enthusiasts in the States from seeking them out now. This 1994 BMW 525TDS Touring… more»
