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Stripped Down Project: 1956 Porsche 356

There’s something undeniably magnetic about a Porsche 356 in mid-restoration, especially one as complete and honest as this 1956 Porsche 356, now offered here on eBay. The seller notes that the car wears its stripped-down, patchwork appearance openly—various stages… more»

Lost Garage Space: 1974 BMW 2002

The BMW 2002 is known far and wide as one of the most accessible hobby cars for enthusiast of all ages. If you’re looking for a vintage vehicle that you can drive in (relative) comfort to events or build… more»

BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Cortina Mk III GT

One challenge in selecting a suitable project candidate is locating an appropriate, affordable vehicle. The more money an enthusiast invests in their chosen car, the greater the risk. Therefore, classics like this 1972 Ford Cortina Mk III GT are… more»

Dinan Tuned 5-Speed: 1990 BMW 735i

The E32 BMW 7-Series is a somewhat underappreciated generation of BMW’s flagship model. It’s a large car so it’s not often seen as sporting; however, it is fairly athletic compared to a W126 Mercedes-Benz of the same era. One… more»

34K Original Miles: 1994 Porsche 928 GTS

In any dictionary with a definition of a grand tourer, you’re likely to see a photo of a Porsche 928 nearby. A wonderfully quirky design that surrounded a powerful V8 and still looks modern today is a hallmark of… more»

MicroCar Project: 1960 Goggomobile TS250 Coupe

This Goggomobile is hitching a ride on a forklift as the seller sets it up for its photo shoot. The little coupe weighs less than 1000 lbs, and it represents the resurgence of post-war Europe as consumers moved off… more»

BF Auction: 1968 Porsche 911 Targa

In 1967, Porsche introduced a new body style to the 911 line-up. At the time, there were fears that US regulations would make offering a convertible impossible. Not wanting to lose potential market share, Porsche introduced the Targa. Its… more»

One of 2,092 Produced: 1976 Porsche 912E

In the collector car world, there’s the well-known sentiment of vehicles being rare but not particularly valuable. Meaning, yes – there’s likely only a handful of this particular model in existence, but does that mean it’s particularly sought after?… more»

Epilogue Edition: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle

These days, cars are lingering a bit longer than usual on classifieds sites and Facebook Marketplace. There’s a few reasons for this, not the least of which is some lack of consumer confidence in the marketplace, along with the… more»

Backdated Project: 1978 Porsche 911 Targa SC

When it comes to finding an affordable air-cooled Porsche project, you may have to lean pretty heavy on the project side to make the math work. There’s different ways of going about this – you could buy an original… more»

BF Auction: 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

Although fuel economy and prestige motoring may seem mutually exclusive, they combine perfectly in this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor. Whether on the open road or navigating the hustle and bustle of heavy city traffic, this Mercedes will provide a… more»

Koenig Specials Movie Car: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

If you were old enough in the 1970s and 80s to observe some aspects of European tuning car culture, you would inevitably have been exposed to the likes of highly modified cars known as  Koenig Specials. These vehicles were… more»

V12 Grand Tourer: 1993 BMW 850Ci

Long term ownership tends to be as much of a differentiator when it comes to selling a collectible car as its overall condition. An enthusiast vehicle in excellent shape but with multiple owners showing frequent changing of hands tends… more»

Martini Stripes: 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo

Cars can certainly have a “vibe” if the right cosmetic tweaks are made, and this Porsche 930 screams 1970s European performance car. Obviously, the turbocharged 911 variants are immediately distinguishable thanks to their fat arches and giant whale tail… more»

Dinan Upgrades: 1988 BMW 635CSi

The BMW E24 6-Series coupe remains one of the more handsome designs to come out of the 1980s, and finding one as clean as this is a treat. Complete with some period-correct upgrades and a proper respray in its… more»

25 Years In Storage: Rust-Free 1980 Ford Fiesta

Said to have been bought new in 1980 and driven for a while by adult owners, and then put into storage for 25 years, the seller bought this car from the elderly original owner. This 1980 Ford Fiesta looks… more»

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