Once a staple in suburban driveways, the station wagon was king long before minivans came along. SUV’s took over the show though and wagons are becoming quite a rare sight. German automakers still believe in the station wagon and… more»
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Boosted Bargain: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
It seems that Porche 944’s can frequently be found when looking through the local car listings. But it’s not often you’ll find a 944 Turbo…. especially for only $4,500! Listed here on Craigslist in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this 1986 944… more»
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Preserved Sport Model: 1987 BMW 325is
This low-mileage 1987 BMW 325is is a car that’s near and dear to my heart, as I own the same vehicle but in Alpine White. The 1987 sport models – designated by the “IS” on the end of the… more»
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$4k Florida VW Type 2: Is It Your Type?
Call it a Breadloaf, a Loaf, a Bay Window, a Bay, a Transporter, a Samba, a Type 2, a Kombi, a Bus … or, in this case, a basic post-Chicken Tax VW Van. And, if you squint real hard,… more»
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Compromises and Financial Sacrifice: 1964 Porsche 356C
By any measure, Porsche 356s are iconic cars. Their evolution, from the first roadsters in 1948 to their eventual replacement by the 911 in 1965, spanned seventeen years of continual refinement. As Porsche is known for being a company… more»
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Deer Hit and Parked: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
While accident damage can be unnerving for even the most seasoned restorer to fix, it can also sometimes mean that a car was kept off the road for many years while it waited for its date with the body… more»
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Original Paint and Interior: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is perhaps the epitome of a survivor, with original paint, body panels and interior and no obvious defects despite 90K miles on the clock. The sellers says it was stored since new on the West… more»
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Quick Flip: 1979 BMW 320/6
This 1979 BMW 320/6 is a car I closely monitored when it was on eBay a few weeks ago. It’s the only other car besides my own European-spec E21 that I’ve seen in recent years with the 2.0L carb’d… more»
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Track Car Shell: 1975 Porsche 911 Slantnose
The seller doesn’t know much about the history of the slantnose-converted 1975 Porsche 911, but he’s interested in learning more. Of course, he also wants to sell the car, which is suspected to have formerly had a V8 stuffed… more»
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Hidden in Oregon: 1977 Triumph Spitfire
After my recent trip to the Washington and Oregon coasts, I remain amazed at the number of vintage cars hiding out there that remain in surprisingly solid condition. This 1977 Triumph Spitfire is another example of such a vehicle,… more»
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Rodent Damage: 1979 Porsche 928 5-Speed
On the surface, this 1979 Porsche 928 with the desirable manual transmission looks quite good: just 50,000 miles, glossy red paint, straight body lines, and a very nice interior. However, it hides a secret that will likely lead to… more»
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Enhanced by Neuspeed: Callaway MK2 VW GTI
In the 1980s, tuner cars were at their peak, with aftermarket companies getting astoundingly close to the OEMs in modifying vehicles barely off the assembly line. From ASC to Callaway, these companies were commissioned with tackling multiple projects on… more»
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Well Optioned: 1968 Porsche 912
One of the most sure-fire ways to drive interest in a vintage Porsche is to find a car with a healthy original options list. Although this 912 has some serious rust issues to sort out, the long-term ownership history… more»
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Solid Fintail: 1967 Mercedes 230
We’ve written favorably about Mercedes’ entry-level sedan sporting the classic fintail rear end, and this 1967 230 example is made more appealing by virtue of its six-cylinder powerplant. The 230 is said to be a clean project without any… more»
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It Still Runs: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
So many of the Mercedes-Benz 190SLs we feature command strong prices despite being seemingly hopeless restoration projects. This example has also been in long-term storage like many of those cars, but unlike them it actually runs and is relatively… more»
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Stars and Stripes: Porsche 914 Package Deal
Building a collection around a theme is certainly one way to make buying decisions easier. This listing for three Porsche 914s is a slice of Americana in a German wrapper, as the cars are red, white and blue. The… more»
