This would be a great commuter car, it’s a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit L and it’s a diesel. It’s in West Palm Beach, Florida and is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $1,500.
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Huge Tax Write Off: Donated Mercedes Coach
Whenever I go to our local Good Will store, it’s to drop off some old clothes or an out-of-date piece of technology that likely cost more than $100 just last year. Well, for an American Cancer Society donation center… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1981 VW Rabbit Diesel LS
What would you need in an old car to make it a practical driver? It would need to be cheap, of course, dependable, get decent fuel mileage and be fun to drive. A cheap driver is likely to have too… more»
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Dusty Treasure: 1977 Porsche Carrera 3.0
The Carrera 3.0 was sold between 1976 and 1977. Porsche didn’t build very many, just 3,687. The engine was basically the same as the 911/930 Turbo’s 2994 cc engine without the turbocharger with about 200 horsepower. This 3.0 Carrera is listed on eBay with… more»
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Not A Bus Or A Van, But A Pickup!
One of the more practical variants of the classic VW Bus platform is this pickup. This late T1 version needs a lot, but there are some solid bones here. It’s located in Corona, California and is being offered for… more»
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Local Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
Sometimes you find classics for sale in the most unusual places. I was driving by a used car lot today that specializes in late model foreign cars and spotted a little yellow classic on the back row. I turned… more»
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Junk Or Save? Mercedes 190E
Hagerty has listed the top twenty five vehicles likely to appreciate. The 1984–93 Mercedes-Benz 190 Class found its way onto their list. This example was donated to the museum. I’m not sure what year it is, so I’ll guess 1985. It has… more»
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It’s Time for: Classic Copart Finds!
It’s been a while since I binged on Copart finds, so I took a stroll through the online auctions to see what classics have been totaled, donated or otherwise left for dead in wrecking yards across the U.S.A. Let’s… more»
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Soldier Owned: 1953 Mercedes 300 Adenauer
After being purchased new in Germany and shipped home to Colorado after his deployment, this solider-owned 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 here on craigslist began a long period of dormancy, entering the barn in 1964 and not unearthed until recently. It remains in… more»
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How Rare? 1973 Volkswagen Sedan Delivery
Featuring cars that are advertised for sale with only one photo, is not our favorite thing to do here at Barn Finds. But sometimes, the vehicle is so interesting, so rare, we can’t resist. Offered for sale here on… more»
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Low Mileage Claim: 1976 BMW 2002
Here’s an interesting find from up north: a 1976 BMW 2002 with only 769 kilometers! As you might suspect, the potential for a rolled-over odometer is high, but there are some details that could provide clues as to whether… more»
Success Story: PlugBug Goes To Electrical Engineer!
From Chris D – Hi Jesse and Crew, my electric Beetle, PlugBug, has been sold! Money was wired to my account and the shipper showed up on Monday. So, thanks! That worked so much better than I had hoped…. more»
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Delightful Driver: 1960 Porsche 356
If the rusty tub we featured yesterday looked like a little too much work, then may we suggest this 356 instead? It’s not perfect, but it appears to be a nice driver that could be enjoyed right away. There… more»
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Just Add Drivetrain: 1974 Porsche 911S
Looks pretty nice from this angle, doesn’t it? This 1974 Porsche 911S has been with the seller since 1985, but unfortunately was the victim of an engine fire in 1996. It’s now up for sale as the seller realizes… more»
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Bargain Bathtub: 1957 Porsche 356A
You know it has gotten pretty bad when a rusted-out $20k tub looks like a good deal! But, that’s where the Porsche 356 market has gone. So instead of complaining about it, we are going to concentrate of finding… more»
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Get Your Sunken Samba T-Shirt!
UPDATE 7/25/16 – We’ve extended the ordering deadline to tonight! FROM 7/19/16 – We’ve sold quite a few t-shirts this past year, but we haven’t been very consistent in coming up with new designs. We are going to try… more»
