Given how many storage containers I spot on a regular basis, it amazes me how many of them seem to have collector cars hiding inside. I mean, the logistics alone of getting your own storage container seem somewhat obtuse,… more»
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Worth Restoring: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet
Along with the 600 limousine, the W111 and W112 cabriolets are among the most highly valued Mercedes-Benzes of the 1960s, and for a good, very simple reason: these were the last truly grand four-passenger convertibles built by the company… more»
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Air-Cooled Mutant: 1980 Porsche 911 SC
While I’ve never been a fan of 911s that are converted to look like later models, this 1980 911 SC is doing a solid job at imitating a later-production widebody. Said to have been converted to a high level… more»
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23 Windows of Potential: 1958 VW Bus
Don’t look now, but bids are at $50,000 for this recently-extracted 1958 VW Type 2, otherwise known as a Bus. Thanks to its unique 23-window design, these early Buses have been shooting up in value fairly reliably, even for… more»
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Preserved Diesel: 1981 VW Rabbit
The MK1 VW Rabbit is perhaps one of the few economy cars of the 80s that has survived better than its low-cost construction would otherwise have you believe. The Rabbit seen here is a diesel model with just over… more»
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Matching Numbers Road Bike: 1974 BMW R90/6
This awesome 1974 BMW R90/6 has been with the original owner since new and in storage since 1987. The seller is listing on behalf of that owner, and there’s a lot here to like. Frankly, it looks like the… more»
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Stored 35 years! 1958 Porsche 356 Super Speedster
This Porsche Speedster survivor is a really cool car and is poised for the next chapter in its life. Said to likely have spent its entire life near Dallas, Texas, the car was put into storage around 1983. It… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1976 BMW 2002
What Makes It Special? You’re looking at a 1976 BMW 2002 vintage 2-Door sports coupe, very rare 4 speed manual shift, original Verona red car, factory sunroof, have the 4 matching factory wheels, 142K original miles, just spent $2k… more»
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13 Window Rat: 1965 VW Bus
While I do love a good lowered car or truck, there are limits to this enjoyment. The 1965 Volkswagen Bus Deluxe 13-Window seen here is a rusty but honest survivor, with the exception of its seriously dropped suspension. This… more»
READER AD: 1970 Volkswagen Double Cab Transporter
Reader Charles E discovered this VW Transporter parked out in a field, where it had been for a number of years. Once he had it home, he realized restoring it is going to take the right person and unfortunately,… more»
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Under $1,000 Each: Two VW Ghias and a Beetle
Straight from the bargain basement department is this 3-car VW collection located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Consisting of ’65 and ’67 Karmann Ghias and a ’67 Beetle, they are listed here on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,100… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1958 Mercedes 190SL
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL has been discovered in the Pacific Northwest at the hands of one long-time owner. That same owner began a restoration 30 years ago but never completed the project, which included new chrome bumpers and a… more»
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Patriotic Pack: Three Porsche 914s For $2,750
Hey, even import car fans can still love America. (For that matter, I suppose even Francophiles can love German cars, too—whatever floats your boat, friend.) And there’s certainly nothing more American than the blind optimism it takes to see… more»
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Original Paint 5-Speed: 1978 Porsche 928
Early Porsche 928s like this 1978 model are hard to find in good, original condition, with many falling victim to years of cash-strapped owners – champagne dreams on a Bud Light budget, if you will. This example is made… more»
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Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002
Consider me surprised that my local BMW friends here in New England haven’t mentioned this honest-looking 1974 BMW 2002, hiding out in New Hampshire. The seller notes its owner moved away and isn’t coming back, which sounds like a… more»
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Short Wheel Base Survivor: 1966 Porsche 912
Once upon a time, early Porsche 911s and (especially) 912s were somewhat accessible classics—never cheap to actually own, mind you, but not outrageously expensive to buy. In some ways, this charmingly original 1966 912 reminds me of those days; it’s… more»
