Charitable Gift: 1973 Porsche 914

The Porsche 914 has been a sleeper on the collector car market for some time, often disparaged as a re-badged VW or otherwise not desirable because of its meager horsepower rating. That sentiment is changing a bit as other… more»

Mike Tyson’s Car! 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Celebrity cars are an interesting subset of the collector car hobby. Some people truly are compelled to pony up the cash in order to own a car or truck once driven by a TV personality or a sports legend…. more»

Desert Find: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S

The Mercedes-Benz W180 chassis was the basis for the W180, 220A, and 220S, collectively built from 1954-59. These vehicles were powered by an inline-six engine and available as saloons (sedans), coupes, and convertibles. This ’59 220S has spent the… more»

Lamborghini Windshield! Fiberfab Aztec 7 Kit Car

I wonder how many of our readers are old enough to remember when a Volkswagen chassis was cheap and easy to come by.  Among those folks who do, I’m guessing many also remember when you could order a kit… more»

Matching Numbers Twin Grill: 1962 Porsche 356B

When it comes to a Porsche 356, you don’t have to try too hard to make a sale if it’s still more metal than rust. But when it comes to having the other details right – like a matching-numbers… more»

One Year Model: 1976 Porsche 912E

One-year-only models tend to get brand aficionados salivating, even if the model in question isn’t all that incredible. Nowadays, it seems anything air-cooled is looked at through rose-colored glasses in that there are no longer any “bad” models –… more»

2004 BMW M3 In The Barn

Modern-day barn finds don’t come up all that often, but when they do, it’s always interesting to see what caused a car that is otherwise still on the road turn up in a barn covered in dust. That’s exactly… more»

Original 1958 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba Bus

I would bet most people wouldn’t look twice at this rusty heap of a VW bus, but those of you that are regular Barn Find readers see something different. This is a real 23-window VW bus produced in Germany… more»

Rare Karmann Notchback: 1962 Porsche Super 90

There’s no getting around it, this 1962 Porsche 356 B is hardly a barn find, nor is it a field wreck as are so many of the auto topics that I’m drawn to. This Porsche is pristine and is… more»

Audi Predecessor: 1951 DKW F91 Sonderklasse

The DKW F91 was known by a variety of names and was built by Auto Union in Germany from 1953-59. Auto Union had been formed from four merging companies and would eventually morph into Audi. The body of this… more»

Steve Jobs’ Merc? 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC

It is the eternal question that will always spark spirited debate. If a classic car counts a famous person in its ownership history, does that increase its overall value? That is the one facing us with this 1984 Mercedes-Benz… more»

Low-Mile Diesel: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220D

The Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115 family of sedans remain one of the more affordable entry points to classic Mercedes ownership, and as this listing shows, you can still find a pretty nice car for short money. While they will… more»

1 Of 25: Porsche-Powered 1958 Alken D2

The VW Alken was developed by a group of aerospace engineers using a VW chassis. Maybe 25 of the cars were built and they played a PR role in the launch of the Alken Corporation, focused on military aerospace… more»

Custom Convertible! 1969 Volkswagen Type 3

According to the seller, this was once a Volkswagen fastback, which would make it a VW Type 3. These cars were built by VW between 1961-73. They were larger and more comfortable than a Beetle and used 1500 to… more»

Original Survivor: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

While it isn’t perfect, this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle is a tidy survivor that could make a great daily driver. It presents well for its age and appears to be mechanically sound. The owner has sunk a fair bit of… more»

Semaphores Included! 1955 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window

For as long as the original Volkswagen Beetle has been around, there have been some constants: California-look Bugs are always cool; original Beetles are worth the most; and the earliest models with their oval rear windows and “semaphor” turn… more»

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