Something In The Barn: 1974 Volkswagen Thing

Whenever it seems like the amount of actual barn finds is waning, more seem to surface! This 1974 VW Thing is a real barn find wearing the barn grime to prove it! This VW is certainly a project, but… more»

Rough Sport Package Car: 1983 BMW 320i

What do you do with a rough survivor? In other words, a car that is “all there” but suffering from the ravages of time and use? That’s the dilemma for me when considering this 1983 BMW 320i with the… more»

Four-Cam Road Car: 1957 Porsche 356 GS Carrera

Despite Porsche 356s seemingly piling up on eBay every week, there are some truly special models that get the attention – and money – they deserve. The 1957 356 GS Carerra, otherwise known by its four-cam motor, was one… more»

Chicken Coop Find: 1963 BMW R60/2

I recently referenced the famous Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance book with a recent post on a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. Ironically, this 1963 BMW R60/2 would have been a better fit for such a title as it… more»

Taxi Cab Dreams: 1960 Mercedes 190D

The seller of this long-abandoned 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 “Ponton”-series sedan claims it was imported to be used as a taxi cab here in the U.S. There’s some irony there, as many W123s that leave our country for overseas markets… more»

3 Names 3 Countries: 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu

I know a few people with three names but I can’t think of too many cars with three names, or at least three separate companies in three different countries! This 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu is listed on eBay… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

We just recently featured a pair of R107-series Mercedes-Benz 450SLs, both of which were in need of extensive refurbishment. This gorgeous yellow 1978 example may be a better place to start, with much of the heavy lifting already done,… more»

Up And Coming: 1976 Volkswagen Bus

The Volkswagen Type 2 (AKA VW Bus, VW Van) is one of the most timelessly popular vehicles ever built aside from the Type 1 (Beetle). Much like the Beetle, there was never a time that any iteration of the… more»

A Grand Sedan: 1965 Mercedes 220

South of Sacramento is the Sacramento San Joaquin river delta which covers over 1,000 square miles with over 1,000 miles of levees protecting, about 700 miles of river channels forming 57 Islands. About 30 miles down the river is Walnut… more»

Weathered Widowmaker: 1979 Porsche 930

It seems we’re having a run on dilapidated Porsche 930s lately, a vehicle that is more often seen in fully preserved or restored condition with a six-figure price tag. Affectionately known as the “Widowmaker” when it was new for… more»

Cheap R107 Pair: 1976 Mercedes 450SL + Parts Car

No matter how well you may plan, taking on a project car inevitably reveals a major need: the benefit to having a second version of the same project car to pull parts from or otherwise hack up. The seller of… more»

Airport Super Shuttle: Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 Limousine

The 6.9L V8-equipped Mercedes-Benz sedans are among the most desirable factory hot rods ever built. Though they are maintenance hogs, one that runs well is a hoot to drive and a nicely appreciating investment. What we see even more… more»

Wrecked Rebuild: 1971 Porsche 911T

The story of the once-restored car that now needs to be re-restored is not an uncommon tale around here. This 1971 Porsche 911 Targa is sold with lot of assumptions, namely that the first restoration attempt was to a… more»

5-Speed and Pasha: 1979 Porsche 928

Among Porsche’s class of front-engine vehicles, the 928 is widely regarded as the ultimate highway cruiser. Oftentimes you’ll see it saddled with an automatic, that did – admittedly – do a fine job of hustling it down the road…. more»

Georgia Survivor: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia

I’ve come to appreciate the great state of Georgia as a treasure trove of barn finds and old, forgotten project cars. My 1981 Toyota HiAce was pulled out of a remote north Georgia backyard, and I’ve got my eye… more»

Dusty Sportomatic: 1969 Porsche 911T

As the 911 bubble continues to stabilize, the truly good and special cars are the ones that will continue to shine. Even a rare Sportomatic – the precursor to Tiptronic – can find favor with bidders, as this dusty… more»

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