The concept of inheriting a potentially collectible project car is one most of us here would relish. However, not everyone wants an old car, which can seem more like a nuisance than an opportunity. The seller of this 1978… more»
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Race of Champions Tribute: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth
One of my favorite aspects of being the owner of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is the connection to Ayrton Senna. Senna, among other legendary drivers, participated in a one-off event dubbed the “Race of Champions” that featured… more»
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Polish Import! 1992 BMW 316i Tourer
I’ve always appreciated station wagons, or tourers, as this 1992 BMW 316i is designated. That’s probably because, like many of my generation, I spent so much time, in my youth, trundling around in one. I even learned how to… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
The automotive world rode a retro wave in the 1990s, and Volkswagen was happy to come along for the ride. It released the New Beetle as a tribute to its global icon, and although it didn’t enjoy the enormous… more»
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Bet It Still Runs: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180
There are some vehicles that, no matter how awful, you just want to see them live to see another day. This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180 is hardly collector’s piece, but you have to love seeing a car like this that… more»
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Climb Every Mountain: 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M
It is often said that when embarking on any off-road adventure, getting there is half the fun. This 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M will not only provide an engaging motoring experience but also take its occupants to locations beyond those… more»
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Pop-up Porsche! Camper-converted Porsche 924
Nothing beats an open-air breakfast after spending a night in your camper-converted Porsche. Uh, what? That’s right, perhaps born from pure proximity and liters of Hofbräu Dunkel, this (unknown year) Porsche 924 wears a folding rooftop tent. Its hatchback… more»
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Rotary Project Bike: 1977 Hercules W-2000
We’ve seen a few vintage snowmobiles here recently, and the most interesting feature of the Hercules W-2000 motorcycle is the Sachs-designed Wankel rotary engine, used by several snowmobile manufacturers in the late 60s and early 70s. This 1977 Hercules… more»
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Rare Slicktop 5-Speed: 1979 Porsche 928
The Porsche 928 remains one of the more attainable classic models from the storied sports car maker. But even with its enormous credibility as a fantastic GT car, the 928 carries with it some risk as a model that… more»
BF Exclusive: Volkswagen Beetles For Sale
We all have our own style and interests. Some of us like perfectly restored classics, while others like patina-covered customs. Well, if you are in the latter group, a patina Beetle probably is on your list of cars to… more»
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E24 Project: 1984 BMW 633CSI
There’s a distinct quality of vehicles that haven’t been abandoned for decades but perhaps fell on hard times in the last few years. In my opinion, these are compelling to buy as projects, as the neglect is perhaps only… more»
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Solid Carport Find? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
If someone wrote a book on how not to sell a classic, they could utilize the listing for this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 as a prime example. From the limited images to the almost nonexistent description, an in-person inspection… more»
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A Rarely Seen Grand Touring Car: 1980 Porsche 928
The original concept for the Porsche 928 was to create a luxurious grand touring car that would take the brand beyond its rear-engined, air-cooled legacy. A luxurious steed for the well-heeled enthusiast who prefers rapid travel. While the finished… more»
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75K Mile Modern Classic: 2000 Audi TT Quattro
The 1990s and 2000s were great decades for Audi styling in general, highlighted perhaps by the cute little TT, which has (in my opinion) some of the most handsome styling of any readily attainable 21st-century car. I recall when… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE 4-Speed
It’s not often that a classic Mercedes shows up with this level of documentation, originality, and real-world usability all in one package. This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE, offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive in Portland, Oregon, stands out as a… more»
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Underpriced Roadster: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Every now and again, you see a deal come up for grabs that quite literally seems too good to be true. And this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL roadster with the preferred 4-speed manual is perhaps one of the best opportunities… more»
