California Garage Find: 1957 BMW Isetta

Bidding is quite strong for this 1957 BMW Isetta, which remains in untouched survivor condition. This is the 300 model, which enjoys increased displacement over the 250 for a robust 13 b.h.p. and 13.6 ft. lbs. of torque. Laugh… more»

Dusty and Musty: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

It’s always refreshing when a car claims to be a barn find and looks the part as well.  This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia definitely needs some work to get it back on the road, but it appears to be… more»

Bent Window Project: 1953 Porsche 356

If you’re not shopping for a Speedster or a Carrera, the next best bet in 356 ownership is a Pre-A model with the iconic bent windshield. This 1953 example is one of those, putting it amongst the earliest cars… more»

Diesel 5-Speed: 1981 Audi 5000S

I didn’t know anyone who would have even considered an Audi back in 1981 but I did see a few of them around in our “small” town (100,000 population). This 1981 Audi 5000S diesel 5-speed would have stood out… more»

Box Flares Included: 1975 BMW 2002 Track Build

Old race cars: they just ooze history, even if their only track-experience was at the hands of an amateur. This 1975 BMW 2002 looks like it was well on its way to a grassroots-inspired track build but either stalled… more»

Samurpel? Opeluki? 1973 Opel GT Samurai Mash-Up

Some things are just unnatural. Tofurkey, for example. Nothing against tofu, or turkey – but why mold it in the shape of a Turkey? So, a 1973 Opel GT setting atop a Suzuki Samurai frame, like the one found… more»

In A Shed For Years! 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo

As much beloved as the original Porsche 930 Turbo is by Stuttgartphiles, it’s hard for me to believe that a low-mileage example has deteriorated to this state. I’d love to know the story behind it, but the advertisement posted… more»

Max Hoffman Spec: 1973 BMW Bavaria 4-Speed

While enthusiasts swoon for BMW’s pretty E9 coupe, the Bavaria sedan is often forgotten about in its wake. This is a shame, as the Bavaria is a usable classic you won’t be afraid to put into commuting duties in… more»

Frankenbenz! Mercedes 190SL on SLK Frame

This one-off marriage of a rough but once-elegant Mercedes Benz 190SL body on a later Mercedes-Benz SLK frame needs a new owner to get it across the finish line, or should I say further out of the starting gate?… more»

Build-A-Beast: BMW M1 Replica Kit Car

The world of replicas, or replicars, is vast and curious. How many legendary sports cars have ended up with a fiberglass mold made of it, built on the chassis of mundane vehicles like old Beetles and Fieros? Some of… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1965 BMW 1800Ti

Barn Finds reader Harry Hirsch has listed his pretty 1965 BMW 1800Ti with us as our latest exclusive. These cars are exceedingly hard to find in any condition today, and Harry’s appears quite nice with low mileage and unmodified condition…. more»

Something In The Barn: 1974 Volkswagen Thing

Whenever it seems like the amount of actual barn finds is waning, more seem to surface! This 1974 VW Thing is a real barn find wearing the barn grime to prove it! This VW is certainly a project, but… more»

Rough Sport Package Car: 1983 BMW 320i

What do you do with a rough survivor? In other words, a car that is “all there” but suffering from the ravages of time and use? That’s the dilemma for me when considering this 1983 BMW 320i with the… more»

Four-Cam Road Car: 1957 Porsche 356 GS Carrera

Despite Porsche 356s seemingly piling up on eBay every week, there are some truly special models that get the attention – and money – they deserve. The 1957 356 GS Carerra, otherwise known by its four-cam motor, was one… more»

Chicken Coop Find: 1963 BMW R60/2

I recently referenced the famous Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance book with a recent post on a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Ironically, this 1963 BMW R60/2 would have been a better fit for such a title as it… more»

Taxi Cab Dreams: 1960 Mercedes 190D

The seller of this long-abandoned 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 “Ponton”-series sedan claims it was imported to be used as a taxi cab here in the U.S. There’s some irony there, as many W123s that leave our country for overseas markets… more»

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