How can a car be from three countries? It’s hard to believe and even harder to explain, but this is the case with this interesting dusty little survivor sedan. This 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu is listed here on… more»
German Classic Cars
V12 Super Coupe: 1993 Mercedes Benz 600 SEC
Buyers who wake up one morning and decide they need a V12 coupe immediately encounter good news; choices are limited! That simplifies the mental or literal spreadsheet of the costs, options, and problems common to each. This 1993 Mercedes… more»
Driveway Find: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
One of the harder aspects of the car hobby to wrestle with is when you have a car or part that you desperately want to sell but cannot find a buyer for. The Mercedes-Benz R107 is a terrific example… more»
6 Series Project: 1977 BMW 630 CSi
You so rarely see sellers anymore who actually want the best for their project car. It’s not hard to see why – as prices have gone up, who cares? Just unload it as quickly as possible. This seller seems… more»
Coach Builders Conversion: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
Another car from The Patina Collective in Florida is up for grabs, and it’s also a C126-chassis model. A few days ago, we profiled a 500SEC widebody here on Barn Finds and highlighted how the seller has amassed a… more»
Parked for 46 Years: 1959 Mercedes 220S Coupe
Cool roof line! Yeah, but there’s a bit more to this 1959 Mercedes 220S than attractive lines. It’s definitely rough around the edges, but this Benz is one to examine! Found in Riverside, California, this project Mercedes is available… more»
28K Original Miles: 1996 Volkswagen Golf
When I was 16, my vehicle of choice was a MK3, or third-generation, Volkswagen Jetta. After seemingly seeing this era of economy sedan on the road for years, it has all but disappeared. I suspect this is due to… more»
Turbo Project: 1980 Porsche 924
As someone who often has too many cars and not enough time to actually use them, I understand the sentiment of a seller who claims they are moving on from a vehicle due to lack of use. But it’s… more»
ABC Widebody Benz: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
The 1980s were synonymous with many different aspects of the automotive hobby that today are powerful forces on the vintage car market. From improving performance standards to more luxurious offerings from European counterparts, it was a time when a… more»
Estate Sale Gamble: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Buying from an estate sale is enormously tempting for many of us when there’s an old car involved. The seller of this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300E snagged it out of a local estate as a non-runner, and based on the… more»
Fun in the Sun: Meyers Manx
Is it real? That’s the first question that comes to mind when we see a Meyers Manx. Here on facebook Marketplace is the real deal, a Meyers Manx situated on a 1955 Volkswagen pan, accompanied by a certificate of… more»
38k Original Miles: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
Automotive history is littered with cars that changed the face of motoring, from the Ford Model T to the Mustang. However, the Volkswagen Beetle stands out because over twenty-one million of these little classics prowled the planet’s roads by… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1998 BMW Z3 2.8
After owning a couple Porsche Boxsters, we thought we would give another iconic modern roadster, the BMW Z3, a try. If the Boxster is underrated, the Z3 is a wildly underappreciated gem. It offers excellent performance and fun handling,… more»
Father’s Weekend Car: 1981 Porsche 911 SC Coupe
A mismatch between the competence of the car and the verbiage advertising it for sale is not uncommon, and here’s another example: what could be a superb 1981 Porsche 911 SC coupe, used for weekend driving, is described in… more»
1 Of 10 In The US: 1992 Opel Calibra
Through its association with General Motors, Opel last sold cars in the U.S. in 1975. That was through Buick dealers because they previously had no smaller automobiles to sell. So, there were no channels to buy an Opel Calibra… more»