If the Opel GT is a mini Corvette, some have said the contemporary Manta coupe is kind of like a mini Camaro—but I think it’s more like a pint-size Riviera, considering that its character leans more towards luxurious than… more»
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Army Brat: 1968 VW Double Cab Bus
Among the varieties of air-cooled VW Buses we see for sale, the double-cab pickup body is a rare one. This example is for sale in New Jersey and is well-traveled, having been sold new in Washington State before moving… more»
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Magnificent MKI: 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S
Although sharing many parts, including the drivetrain, with the somewhat common MKI Rabbit/Golf, the first generation Sciroccos are much harder to come by. Being the last year for this body style, this example sports a 5 speed manual transmission… more»
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Lovable Bug: 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Who doesn’t love a VW Beetle? For all their (many, well-documented) flaws, they are charm on wheels, and if you want to slather charm on top of charm, it’s hard to beat a Karmann cabriolet. Here’s a lovingly maintained… more»
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Two Worn Triumphs And A Rusty Benz!
Have you ever read an ad and just felt like whomever wrote it is a pretty interesting guy? When I read this ad, I immediately felt that Kenny, the owner of these three lost souls, was a guy that… more»
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Second One Built: 1951 VW Samba
The quest to find historically-significant vehicles isn’t bound by marque or country of origin; rather, low production-number vehicles of any kind will forever be popular among collectors. However, an early example of a particularly iconic model like the original… more»
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Little Prince: 1961 NSU Prinz
Quick, what does the tiny little car you see here have in common with a Porsche 944 and an Audi R8? All three came from the same plant, in Neckarsulm, Germany! In fact the name of this car is… more»
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Tulip Mania: 1979 Porsche 911
Do you remember “tulip mania” from your history classes in school? If you were sleeping that day, then I’ll help you. Basically, in 1637, a new type of tulip bulb hit the market, and demand rapidly outpaced supply. People… more»
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What Lies Beneath: 1972 Porsche 911
Like so many other classics, the Porsche 911 has, at one point in its depreciation curve, approached throwaway car status – especially among early air-cooled models. This 1972 911 has the unfortunate fate of not only falling down the… more»
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What Is That Thing? 1959 Tempo Rapid
This thing looks for all the world like the love child of a Volkswagen Type 2 pickup and a catfish! It’s actually a Tempo Rapid, possibly the only one extant in the U.S., and while it needs a full… more»
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Mystery Pagoda — Less Than 15,000 Miles?
Imagine uncovering a 1971 Mercedes 280 SL in a garage to find it only has 14,600 miles! Great surprise, right? What I don’t understand is why the seller is excited enough to ask a super high price for the… more»
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Big Bimmer, Big Bucks: 1972 BMW Bavaria
How do you know when a higher price than you’re expecting is a sign that a car is increasing in value, and not just a sign that a seller doesn’t really want to get rid of their car but… more»
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A Little Car that Could: 1936 Opel P4
There were many similarities between the US and European car markets, but some things were very different. For example, there was a strong demand for a cheap, dependable car in both Europe and the US. In Germany, Opel, like Ford… more»
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Gentleman’s Kit Car: 1979 Fiberfab Bonito
Over the years, numerous kit cars have seen the light of day that were designed in homage to the original Ford GT40. Unfortunately, even if the body lived up to expectations, the construction and assembly quality fell short. Like… more»
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Back To School: 1974 Porsche 914
The year was 1989. I was in high school, and I was totally nuts about sports cars. While I really wanted a new Corvette, that obviously wasn’t going to happen any time soon. Even if I could afford one,… more»
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Put a Bow on It: 1973 Opel GT
One day in 1972, my grandfather left home in a Rambler convertible that my grandmother hated, and returned home in a butterscotch-colored Opel GT. He wrapped a red ribbon around the car, tied it in a bow on the… more»
