BMW’s E24-chassis 6-Series remains one of the better choices still available for reasonable money if a German hobby car is on your list. The 635CSI often gets overlooked next to the glorious M6 of the same generation, but the… more»
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Euro-Spec Manual: 1982 Mercedes 280SL
A few days ago, a junkyard owner who knew I liked old-school German cars mentioned to me he had a Mercedes come in that was too clean to scrap. In my mind, I had already worked it out to… more»
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Tubbs & Crockett Approved: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC
Can you imagine a more perfect place for this Koenig-modified, widebody-converted Mercedes-Benz 500SEC than Miami? I couldn’t believe it when I saw the location on eBay. This example is made even more unique by being a genuine gray market… more»
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Engine Swap Candidate: 1969 BMW 2002
Despite being a massive project, this 1969 BMW 2002 is a desirable round taillight car equipped with factory air conditioning. And really, once you get past the part about it needing an engine dropped in, there’s not much here… more»
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40 Years Stored: 1961 Mercedes 190SL
Someone may end up with an excellent restoration project depending on where the final bid falls on this 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL. Owned by the seller’s father for many years, it sat in the garage awaiting a restoration that never… more»
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Mid-Engine Targa: 1974 Porsche 914
While it’s not impossible to discover a genuine barn find, finding a long-hidden car that remains in exceptional condition with low miles and great colors is a tall order. That’s pretty much what the seller of this 1974 Porsche… more»
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Fjord Blue Driver: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
While the movement among VW faithful to give their cars the rat-rod treatment is hardly new, it’s hard for me to ignore a well-done air-cooled. This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle isn’t over the top in its use of patina to… more»
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Minor Sorting Required: 1972 Opel GT
The listing now says sold, but this 1972 Opel GT is too sweet not to share. Oftentimes, when a GT does come up for sale, it’s a fairly wretched basketcase that someone is asking too much money for. In… more»
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The Last Cheap Project? 1969 Porsche 911
Are there any cheap Porsche 911s left? It depends on who you ask. Some will tell you that ship has sailed and all that’s left are total basketcases that will cost more than their value to restore. Others will… more»
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Beach Cruiser: 1960 EMPI Sportster
Sometimes it is a case of from the smallest of seeds a mighty tree will grow. That was the case with EMPI, or European Motor Products, Incorporated (later, Engineered Motor Parts, Incorporated). The company’s history is quite complex, but… more»
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Parked 30 Years: 1964 Porsche 356
Imagine seeing a barn find Porsche 356 pop up in your own backyard – and never even catch a whiff of it? That’s how I’m feeling about this 1964 Porsche 356, which was apparently discovered in Rhode Island by… more»
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Cosmetic Restoration Required: 1960 Porsche 356B Super
Solid and desirable project cars are always going to demand premium prices, and that is certainly the case with this 1960 Porsche 356B Super. It will require cosmetic restoration, but it is a running, driving car that appears to… more»
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Daily Drive It: 1965 Porsche 911 SWB
Early 911s may have been priced out of many people’s budgets these days, but it’s always good to have something to aspire to. Their values have made it so you don’t see a lot driving around though so you… more»
READER AD: 1957 & 1958 Mercedes Benz 220S + Parts
What Makes It Special? Was going to be a retirement project. Both cars bought years ago, put in shed and nothing was done. The third car was bought from junkyard but was very rusty so it was parted out…. more»
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40-Year Ownership: 1973 Porsche 911T
If you missed the last little red Porsche I wrote about, here is your chance at another one. This 1973 Porsche 911 T is at a current bid price of $32,100 at time of writing. It is located in… more»
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Junkyard Sighting: 1986 Merkur XR4Ti
To the untrained eye, this might just look like any other late ’80s econocar, but this is actually a limited production performance Ford. Well, technically it’s a Merkur XR4Ti here in North America. Our readers on the other side… more»
