Years of regulations, emission and safety standards, tariffs and taxes literally drove automakers from exporting product to America. With Opel not being a part of General Motors anymore… it’s hard to believe they were once sold in America at… more»
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Barely Broken In: 26k-Mile 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D
I recently got to share a lovely, 69,000-mile 1980 Mercedes 450SL with you, so today’s feature car has me feeling like I’m on the low-mileage Mercedes beat—and this one’s even more of a doozy than the SL! Few cars… more»
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Flintstone Floors: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
You’ve got to love a seller with a sense of humor, especially one who references classic cartoons like The Flintstones to describe a part of the car that they have for sale. This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has “Flintstone… more»
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Flooring Required: 1966 Porsche 911 Coupe
The Porsche 911 is legendary in the European sports car segment of the collector car hobby. Based off of the 356, the 911 first rolled off the assembly line in 1964. This particular car is a 1966 and can… more»
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30 Year Sleep: 1968 BMW 1600
While the rush to collect round-taillight 2002s is a well-known phenomenon among BMW classics enthusiasts, the 1600 is also a desirable specimen seen far less often. This example is in Canada but was originally a U.S. vehicle. It has… more»
Reader Ad: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SE Euro Model
If you want a classic that you can drive every day, a classic Mercedes-Benz might just fit the bill! If properly maintained, the W126 platform has earned a reputation of being a long lasting and durable vehicle. Reader Stephen… more»
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Fastest 4-Door Saloon: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
Like so many cars that have emerged from manufacturers over the years, the Mercedes Benz 300 SEL commenced life as a private project. Company engineer Erich Waxenberger decided to attempt to fit the 6.3 liter engine from the 600… more»
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Stored for 30 Years! 1961 Porsche 356 Roadster
Vintage Porsche roadsters have sky-rocketed in value over the past several years with 356 Speedster models leading the way including Steve McQueen’s and Janis Joplin’s personal cars. This car is a 1961 356B 1600 which it is still certainly desirable… more»
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Like New: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
“Though the color is officially [English] Red, University of Texas Fans would definitely identify it as orange,” writes the seller of this lovely, 69k-mile 1980 Mercedes 450SL. Funny, I just thought it was one of those great, bright ’70s… more»
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Rare and Ready to Roll: 1991 Audi 200 Quattro
The late 1980s and early ’90s were rough times for Audi in the U.S., with sales falling off after 60 Minutes reported on alleged “unintended acceleration” in 1986, but the company did the best it could to press on, following… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Howell Craft Meyers Manx Replica
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
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Mystery Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hearse?
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is described as an “Estate” and the conversion was supposedly done the year the car was built. An internet search for hearses of this year shows a few examples including this one. While this car… more»
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Born Under a Bad Sign: 1983 Porsche 944
Maybe this poor Porsche is cursed! It was parked when one owner died, then bought for another owner who died before he could get to work on it. Left for dead itself despite showing only 28,000 miles, this ’83… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1978 VW Electric Super Beetle
If this VW Beetle Convertible looks familiar, that’s because we featured it back in 2016 when it was listed by reader Chris D as an Exclusive, you can read the Success Story here. The buyer, Kerry S, upgraded the… more»
Old G But Good G: 1980 Mercedes 240 GD
An incredibly rugged and iconic 4×4 is a G Wagen. While most modern ones are beyond obtainable price ranges of most, there is hope for owning one and that is this red, 1980 two door Mercedes-Benz 240 GD. It… more»
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Float Your Boat: 1964 Amphicar 770
When it comes to the world of classic cars there are some cars that have a very broad appeal, and there are cars that really cater for a more specific taste. This 1964 Amphicar probably fits into the latter… more»
