After spending the first half of his life immersed in automobiles in one way, shape, or form, Bill Devin founded Devin Enterprises in 1954 to make fiberglass-bodied race cars. The first car was launched after he sold his Ferrari… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
We have a bucket list of classic cars we want to experience. Some because of how they look or perform, while others we want to see if what has been written about them over the years is really how… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
While we all tend to appreciate the beauty of a perfectly preserved, bone-stock example of a collector vehicle, the right tweaks can also make a vintage car or truck quite desirable. This 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa is a… more»
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Factory Lightweight: 1993 Porsche 911 RS America
In Porsche folklore, the combination of a hardtop coupe with a lightweight designation makes for one of the more sought-after models in the company’s family tree. Through the years, Porsche has offered a naturally-aspirated model with the added bonus… more»
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Care To Spend The Night? 1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia
I have a friend who has a camper in the family of this 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia. His is an ’82, and he lives up a hill. It’s not a mountain, more like a hillock, and he can barely… more»
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Built in the USA: 2000 BMW M-Series Z3
The Z3 was a 2-seat sports car built in the U.S. (Greer, South Carolina) by BMW (1995 to 2002). While coupes and roadsters were offered, 93% of sales were for drop-top versions like the seller’s car. With less than… more»
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The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part Two – The Cars
As revealed in Part One of the Klein Junkyard series (thanks once again to Helena for the tip!) Mr Klein amassed an enormous collection of mostly German exotic cars and parts over decades. While his business ostensibly existed to sell… more»
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Beautiful Underdog: 1969 Porsche 912
When you are the little brother to one of the most iconic sports cars ever made, it is easy to be overlooked. But when you carefully consider the specs of the 912, you can’t help but wonder if this… more»
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Mercedes Bonanza: Stash of SL-Class Cars
The SL-Class of Mercedes-Benz grand touring sports car has been in production since 1954. The SL designation in English translates as “Sport Light”. The third generation arrived in 1971 and stuck around through 1989. The seller has amassed seven… more»
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Running Project: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Quiz: What auto manufacturer produced more than 21 million copies of essentially the same car for nearly 60 years in the 20th Century? Answer: Why, of course, Volkswagen was the builder, and the Type 1 or Beetle was the… more»
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Close Enough? 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica
Kit cars, even after all these years, still seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of automobiles. They just don’t get no respect. Is that a fair attitude to take? The majority of them were built to replicate famous vehicles… more»
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The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part One – The Parts
Greater Los Angeles is chock full of automotive wonderment, with restoration services, collections, swap meets, and vintage car dealers tucked into unassuming cubbyholes all over town. One of these unassuming places was Rudi Klein’s “Porche Foreign Auto Dismantling” junkyard… more»
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Porsche Turbo Powered: 1975 Sterling Kit Car
Kit cars offer buyers the best of both worlds. Most are exotic-looking vehicles that can’t help but turn heads. They achieve this feat while the svelte body typically rests on pretty humble underpinnings like those provided by a Volkswagen… more»
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Low Miles, Two Owners: 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen set about replacing the Karmann Ghia in the early 1970s, beginning with a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The new car was named Scirocco, after a desert wind (joining the handful of cars from Maserati also named after windy… more»
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BF Auction: 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Coupe
We are helping a friend here in Idaho find new homes for their Porsche projects. You may have already seen the 356B shell we are auctioning for them; if not, you can find it here. Next up is this… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Porsche 356B Coupe
Over the past decade, interest in and value for air-cooled Porsches have grown strongly. If you’ve experienced one, then you probably understand the enthusiasm. Early examples are some of the most sought-after due to their excellent handling, solid build… more»
