It’s rare – in one man’s opinion – to see a honest Karmann Ghia in stock, survivor-grade condition. We see plenty on the opposite ends of each spectrum, from over-restored “Cal-look” editions to completed roached projects selling for too… more»
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Fabulous Fintail: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220S
“Whimsical” is not a word that comes readily to mind when thinking of Mercedes-Benz, as a rule. But, the German giant must have been feeling just a bit frisky in the wake of its ’50s Wirtschaftswunder revival from post-Second World… more»
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Room for Friends: 1957 BMW 600
It helps to see other projects where the seller has convinced himself that “rarity” constitutes a major investment of time and money. I fall into this trap easily, where I take into account how many are left of a… more»
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Theft Recovery: 1973 Mercedes 450SL
For a hot minute a few months ago, I considered making a run at a gray market Mercedes-Benz 300SL, otherwise known as an R107. The trouble is, while some low-mileage examples have sold for good money, it was hard… more»
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Low Mileage 1973 Opel Manta
This 1973 Opel Manta has reportedly only traveled a genuine 31,000 miles. It is a clean looking car, but it will require some work to make it immaculate. You will find it listed for sale here on eBay. Located… more»
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Original Paint: 1973 VW Thing
An original paint VW Thing is a rarity, considering how often these military rigs turned beach buggies languished outside with the top down. This specimen is a 1973 model and the listing ends tomorrow, and if we’re to believe… more»
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More Popular Overseas: 1971 Mercedes 300SEL
Among the cars I am helping to sell out of the large car and truck collection in Georgia is a small batch of Mercedes-Benz W108 parts cars. From what I can tell, there are more collectors of this era of… more»
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Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz W108 Parts Cars
Update 9/26/2018 – The seller has informed me that he found the title for the most desirable of the Mercedes, the V8 powered, long wheelbase 280SEL seen above. And we’re dropping the price to $3K to get it gone! As… more»
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Abandoned for 20 Years: 1977 Porsche 924
I guess I’m drawn to Porsches with sad backstories, because this 1977 924 called to me with a doozy: it was dropped of for winter storage at a rental facility and the owner died, with no next of kin… more»
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Rare Notch: 1960 Porsche 356 Notchback
This rare 1960 Porsche 356 T5 Notchback Coupe is a true barn find, according to the seller, who is a well-known specialist in air-cooled Porsches. We’ve featured plenty from unobtanium-inc in the past, and they keep sniffing out really… more»
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No Reserve Luxury! 1981 Gazelle Kit Car
There was a time when I couldn’t wrap my head around why the VW-based Gazelle kits had so many followers. After all, they look nothing like the car they’re purported to be “replicas” of and the ensuing attempt just… more»
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Southern Storage: 1965 Mercedes 230SL
This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is the kind of car you want to buy if you’re looking for a survivor to restore. Not only has it been in longtime, one-family ownership, it is equipped with the desirable manual transmission and… more»
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Field Find: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
One of the points I hope to never get to on my projects is to have a vehicle completely disassembled in the garage and then….give up. Not only is the frustration over an unfinished project fairly huge, but then… more»
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Soft Window Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
Finally: an air-cooled Porsche project worth buying. Not only is it a rare soft-window Porsche 912 Targa, but the seller is adamant there has never been any rust in the chassis or floors. The body does look nicely aged,… more»
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Yellow Fellow: 1973 BMW 2002
This yellow 1973 BMW 2002 is like a bright little sunburst. Not always first thought of in a yellow color, it is a refreshing shade on an iconic, yet affordable, classic vehicle. On this example, the mileage is listed… more»
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Rescued from Storage: 1966 Porsche 912
This 1966 Porsche 912 is a really neat vintage project! It is said to only need a light restoration to become a driver. If you’ve been looking for a great project, this might be the one for you. Found… more»
