Former Garage Find: 1983 Mercedes 240D

It’s amazing what a little elbow grease can do. According to the seller of this 1983 Mercedes 240D here on eBay, it was formerly stored for close to two decades in a St. Louis garage without moving. Now, it’s a… more»

Yellow Car, Slug-A-Bug! Hurtable Convertible!

Here’s how it worked: the kids and their friends would ride in the back of our minivan. Because car loads of kids are always fun. As we traveled, our son Wesley would call out “Yellow car!,” and since he… more»

Magic Bus: 1974 Volkswagen Type II

The Type II was well into its second generation when this 1974 Volkswagen Type II was made. This one is listed on Craigslist in Byron, GA and it looks pretty nice. You’ll need to conjure up some magic by installing… more»

Subaru Powered Vanatruck: 1980 VW Vanagon Pickup

Here is another custom pickup! Who knew that people had so much free time on their hands? This 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon custom pickup is listed for sale here on Craigslist in Gresham, Oregon, just east of Portland. You knew that… more»

German for Firetruck: 1976 Magirus Deutz

When we think air-cooled, most of us would picture a Porsche 911 or a vintage Beetle. But some heavy-equipment fans would likely think of a different make and model, such as this 1976 Magirus Deutz fire apparatus here on eBay. Distinctly… more»

Rusty Rabbit: 1984 VW Rabbit GTI

VW had a hit on its hands with the original GTI and even though this one isn’t in great shape, rust-wise, it’s probably worth bringing back to life. This 1984 VW Rabbit GTI is listed here on craigslist in Fairport, New… more»

Bargain 911? 1980 Porsche SC Targa

This Porsche is listed on craigslist in San Francisco for only $19,500, usually a pricey place. With only 125,000 miles, it shouldn’t need major repair, but perhaps it was run hard and neglected. It’s got enough pedals. There’s not… more»

In the Country: 1973 Mercedes 300SEL

One of the more curious aspects of researching cars for Barn Finds is the description  given in the listing. Take, for instance, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 here on eBay. It’s clearly been sitting for a while, a condition that developed after… more»

1966 Mercedes Benz Unimog 404s With 400K

Look what Glenn B found on craigslist in Brookwood, British Columbia. Thanks for the tip, sir! This must be the most cheerful one I’ve ever seen and at $10,000 its about as cheap as they come.. These Unimogs have… more»

Snail Train: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

This 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo here on eBay is a stalled project with some desirable components included in the sale, most notably the “snailshell” transmission. When you combine the Turbo’s rust-free condition with the other goodies the seller is throwing in… more»

Beautiful Bimmer: 1974 BMW 2002tii

I could not believe my eyes when I ran across this ad on Craigslist. Could this incredible car be for real? This now-rare and highly desirable 1974 BMW 2002tii (touring international, injected) is listed here on craigslist in Maspeth, Long… more»

Someone Learned The Meaning Of Snap Oversteer!

With its engine out back, the Porsche 911 is known for its unique handling characteristics. Strap a turbo onto that flat-six and things can get downright frightening! Looks like someone may have lifted in a corner? Hopefully the driver… more»

Mellow Yellow: 1980 VW Rabbit Cabriolet

Sometimes being a rare or unusual car does not confer value. That is the case with the 1980 VW Rabbit Cabriolet. 1980 was the first year for this model, and only 13,39o were sold in the US. Most of… more»

Club Member Owned: 1967 BMW 2000CS

Do you ever look at a car and wonder what it was like during its prime? That’s the feeling that runs through me when checking out this 1967 BMW 2000CS here on eBay. The old-school alloy wheels, BMW Car… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1975 Porsche 914

Man, even Porsche 914s are going for serious money these days. Alright, so maybe they aren’t going for big money, but more than they use. It seems even these cars are being brought up by 356 and 911 prices!… more»

Faded But Solid: 1971 Karmann Ghia

We recently discussed how a Karmann Ghia could be a much less expensive alternative to a Porsche 356. Sure, the inexpensive little coupe isn’t a P-car, but it’s about 50 times less costly! Some of you weren’t happy with the automatic… more»

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