The practice of manufacturers releasing special versions of their production models isn’t a recent phenomenon. Porsche followed that path in 1974 with the release of the 914 Limited Edition. Offered in two paint combinations, only around 1,000 of these… more»
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Final Year Long Hood: 1973.5 Porsche 911T
I recently read the annual Knight-Frank Wealth Report and found a few nuggets of intrigue, the biggest takeaway being that the world’s financial elite are increasingly prioritizing experiences and things not easily repeated. The inclination to wanting to spend… more»
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19k One-Owner Miles: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
With more than 21 million copies made across 65 years, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is likely the most built car in the world. Back in the day, they were everywhere, yet you seldom see one… more»
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Martini Championship Edition: 1977 Porsche 924
When a seller puts a minimum level of effort into listing a vehicle for sale, it can be a warning sign of a potentially challenging transaction ahead. However, in other instances, the car in question is clean enough to… more»
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Past Saving? 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
We all know the challenge as enthusiasts of being faced with a rare car that is undoubtedly worth saving but sadly, may be past the point of rescue. These days, with the increasing difficulty that comes with finding a… more»
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Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
One of the challenges of a project build is bringing together the parts needed to turn your dream into reality. That isn’t the case with this 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle. The seller has completed much of the hard work,… more»
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North Pole Find: 1967 Unimog 404
Sadly, I cannot stop thinking about my desire to own a Unimog. Specifically, I am looking for the orange Case MB4 models that were sold as tractors in the U.S., predominantly to cities, towns, and municipal agencies; I believe… more»
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Water-Cooled Runner: 1977 Porsche 924
The Porsche 924 remains the entry-level Porsche, and probably will be for some time. While we may scoff at the 924 when compared to other vintage Porsches, it’s still surviving to a higher degree than many modern-era models like… more»
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35K Original Miles: 1983 Audi Ur-Quattro
Just this weekend, classic car insurer Hagerty released an article about the declining appeal of restoring long-neglected cars or trucks. It essentially pointed to the fact that preferences are shifting to turnkey cars, due to a combination of enthusiasts wanting… more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer
When we think of vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it’s easy to jump right to the exotic 300SL Gullwing or thundering 6.9L V8 sedans. However, older Mercedes products that weren’t the pinnacle of sports cars for their day or the most… more»
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Sports Car Find: 1975 Porsche 914 Project
Listed on craigslist for $3,750 in Kent, this 1975 Porsche 914. According to the seller, the car was originally orange, hasn’t suffered any major accidents, and both the front and rear ends remain straight. While there’s evidence of some… more»
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Offered at No Reserve: The Generous Collection
The so-called “Generous Auction” is one of the more intriguing offerings we’ve seen from the collection world in a while. The collection is massive, and was born out of a curious twist of generosity. The seller, a man named… more»
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16K Mile Drop Top: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
The Porsche 944 is a underappreciated classic by almost all accounts, but the convertible version flies even further beneath the radar. The S2 Cabriolet has well under 20,000 original miles and is clad in one of the classic 944… more»
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49k-Mile Survivor: Pampered 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Back in 1964, my family “moved on up” and became a two-car family. Dad drove a ’60 Pontiac Catalina and Mom was given the second car: a used ’55 Rambler Cross Country station wagon. Unfortunately, the Rambler wasn’t too… more»
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Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1988 BMW 735i
While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»
