Every once in a while, a car comes up for grabs that checks so many boxes it doesn’t seem possible, or even real. Most of the world’s significant collector vehicles have some key detail: highly limited production, special factory… more»
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Air-Cooled/4-Speed 1982 VW Vanagon
When I picture the ideal VW bus I’d most enjoy driving, it’s likely to be one of the older examples that first comes to mind. You know, one of the more rounded types that might have colorful, smiling daisies… more»
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Obsessively Refreshed: 1973 BMW Bavaria
When someone goes all in on a project car, it’s hard not to have some respect for the effort, even if the car in question is not your cup of tea. Now, in the case of a 1973 BMW… more»
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Rare Homologation Car: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0
Among certain parts of the car hobby, there are loyal followers and collectors of the world’s so-called homologation cars. These are vehicles that manufacturers produce in limited batches to sell to the public to essentially certify that the car… more»
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Project Cabriolet: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
The Mercedes-Benz W112 cabriolet is a truly rare automobile, with just over 700 produced. While there are plenty of rare cars that earn that designation simply for being unusual or not very popular when new, a car like this… more»
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Aventurine Green: 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
When it comes to Porsches, a few things hold true: find one with a manual, and if you can, spec one in the best color possible. The color detail is not nearly as important as the transmission, but it… more»
Clean E36: 1997 BMW M3
After you spend any amount of time with a certain make or model, it becomes easier to separate the wheat from the chaff. The E36-chassis BMW M3 is a car I’ve quite familiar with, having owned a 1995 coupe… more»
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Targa Rescue: 1973 Porsche 911
At first, you see a desirable long-hood Porsche 911. It’s even an interesting color, although not original. The Fuchs wheels are appealing, and basically, you see enough of a car to feel good about learning more. However, when bidding… more»
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Purpose-Built Track Weapon: 1971 Porsche 911 Vintage Race Car
Listings like this don’t come along very often, especially for buyers who want a car that’s already deep into the motorsports world rather than something that still needs to be converted. This 1971 Porsche 911 vintage race car, currently… more»
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Gentleman’s Express: 1977 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9
Every now and again, you’ll see me spill my guts here and say, “No more project cars.” And then, something like this 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 comes along where I’m calling every shipper I know and seeing how… more»
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Built To Last: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D
In all of automotive history, few vehicles are known to go more miles than from the earth to the moon with minimal maintenance or be instantly recognizable when out-and-about. The Mercedes midsize W123 chassis from 1976-1985 are among them,… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
While my Mercedes-Benz “crush,” if you will, is a Fintail (or Heckflosse) from the 1960s, it’s easy to fall for this 1970 250 sedan, offered by prolific eBay sellers “Rawhide Youth Services Sales” in New London, Wisconsin. They’re always… more»
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Westmoreland Survivor: 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit L
In the Volkswagen world, there’s a wide variety of factions reflecting each members’ preferences for different eras and models. It’s really no different than any other marque, but the VW crowd really does splinter off into some interesting subcategories…. more»
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Real Deal Kremer: 1978 Porsche 930
These days, there’s lots of chatter in the exotic car and truck world about “bespoke” services, which is a fancy way of saying that you can order anything you want from the factory if you have endless piles of… more»
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Lobster Interior: 1977 Porsche 930
The condition of a collector car typically see-saws between pristine and project/barn find, which appeals to both ends of the market: a buyer who can afford to buy a turnkey classic, and at the other end of the spectrum,… more»
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Rebuildable Project: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
The BMW 3.0CS is one of the greats in the BMW family tree: outstanding performance, classic lines, and a legitimate connection to the company’s colorful motorsports history. Today, it is one of those classic models that is showing strength… more»
