21-Window Conversion: 1967 Volkswagen Bus

This is a new one on me: a 13-window 1967 Volkswagen Bus that’s been converted to a coveted 21-window model. That’s certainly one way around the major cost of entry for the desirable 21-window models that have gone off… more»

Tangerine Garage Find: 1970 Porsche 911T

Great colors alone can oftentimes drive interest in a collector car, as is the case with air-cooled Porsches of seemingly every vintage. The rarer the color, the more interest there is, so it’s not surprising to see the seller… more»

Original Paint Panel Van: 1958 Volkswagen Bus

When it comes to Type 2 Volkswagens, it’s hard to go wrong with any pre-Bay Window model. From campers to panel vans to pickups, the early VW Buses are sure-fire bets either for justifying the cost to restore or… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Amphicar 770

Owning a classic car will almost certainly mean taking a leap of faith at some point. This could entail taking that lovingly built high-performance motor to the redline for the first time in the belief that it won’t go… more»

Something for Everyone: Cord & Kruse Auction

Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»

Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!

When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»

One Year Only Options: 1972 Porsche 911T

This 1972 Porsche 911 is a definite project, but one that the seller claims is well worth the effort given the floors are solid and the next owner won’t have to try and remedy one of the more troublesome… more»

Ultimate Vanlife Vehicle: Classic Neoplan Double-Decker Bus Project

With the pandemic, many people have taken to working from home, if your job offers you that luxury. Skyrocketing housing prices, coupled with reduced income, have encouraged an increase in the interest of the very Instagrammable vanlife. Buy a… more»

One Family Owned: 1968 Porsche 911L

As it relates to collectible cars, there are certain qualities that make it such that you could bid as high as you want without ever laying hands on the car, and you’d be completely justified in doing so. This… more»

Rare Fintail Sedan! 1965 Mercedes 300 SE

I struggled with the description of this Mercedes as a “Fintail” (or Heckflosse in German) until I realized that it means exactly what it says, it means a Fin Tail, or a car with tail fins. And that’s exactly… more»

Unrestored Roundie: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii

If you’ve been following BMW 2002s for any length of time, you know it doesn’t get much better than this: a round taillight survivor with the preferred Tii-spec, all seemingly in very original condition save for a set of… more»

No Reserve 1972 Porsche 911T

It is increasingly rare these days to find a no reserve auction for a vintage, air-cooled Porsche 911, but this 1972 example is an exception to the norm. The seller has provided a clear, no BS assessment of the… more»

From Junkyard to Showcar: Scrapyard Beetle Rescue!

  If you haven’t checked out the Restored channel on YouTube, you can use this post as a reason to do so. The content creators are a Texas family that rescues and restores non-running projects, and not necessarily the… more»

Sexy European! 1976 Mercury Capri II

Called the “sexy European” in Mercury’s sales literature, the German-built Capri was badged a Ford elsewhere. Like Chevy’s Caprice, the Ford / Mercury Capri’s name suggests a carefree lifestyle as may be found on Capri, Island of Pleasure, since… more»

Rare Transporter Pickup: 1968 Volkswagen Drop Gate

Well here’s one you won’t see every day, a 1968 Volkswagen Type II drop gate pickup, based on the well-known Transporter. This example is in nothing short of excellent condition and presents beautifully. Let’s take a close look at… more»

Coach-Built Coupe! 1967 BMW 2000CS

BMW enjoys a reputation for building high-tech super-performing luxury vehicles, and its flagship 7-Series regularly transports diplomats and heads of state. In the late 1950s, however, the German automaker’s financial situation called for a new vision, and a line… more»

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