Desirable Targa: 1980 Porsche 911 SC

Just the other day, I saw an auction for a 964-chassis Porsche 911 Targa no sale at just over $100,000. It was fascinating to see the spread in the comments section of watchers and viewers who came from two… more»

Turbo Diesel Camper: 1986 Vixen 21TD

One of the coolest campers ever made has to be the Vixen 21TD. Rightfully so, this was considered the driver’s RV, a motorhome with a low center of gravity, slippery and wind-cheating exterior, a BMW turbodiesel engine, and an… more»

An Environmental Choice? 1984 Mercedes 300 TD

I have to admit that I’ve never considered a big Mercedes-Benz sedan, diesel equipped or not, an “environmental choice,” but that’s the seller’s suggestion regarding this 1984 300 TD. What I do know is that these are well-engineered and… more»

Cool Shop Truck: 1959 Volkswagen Type 2

On the heels of the success of the Type 1 passenger car, Volkswagen rolled out the Type 2 in 1950. Also known as Transporter, it came in various forms and shapes, specifically a passenger van, cargo van, and pickup…. more»

Running Project: 1980 Porsche 928

Is a Porsche 928 a smart investment? That depends on where you start. A cheap project could be a way to get into a car that at least won’t lose money, but even then, you best buy one with… more»

Original Allstate DeLuxe: 1963 Sears Allstate 175

This was a hard one to pin down as Sears Allstate offered many different models of the Puch motorcycle line. Thankfully, the seller included a photo of the model number and got back to me with a serial number!… more»

41 Years in a Barn: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Here’s a cool 1963 Karmann Ghia coupe that certainly qualifies as a barn find. It was parked in a barn near Red Bluff, California, back in 1983 and spent more than 40 years sitting and gathering dust. The current… more»

Parked in the 80s: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS

It seems there’s been a rash of BMW E9 coupes coming up for sale lately, as this is the third one I’ve written up in little over a month. The E9 has long been a coveted BMW and one… more»

Strosek Conversion: 1986 Porsche 928 S

If you go back into the 1980s tuning scene, you will see a few different tiers of customization. There’s the companies like Erebuni which took out advertisements in seemingly every import magazine ever published, hawking body kits for everything… more»

Ratty But No Reserve: 1974 Porsche 911

When cars are examined and evaluated, originality is one of the more important factors, especially in higher-value automobiles. However, when these cars are not original, good deals can occasionally be had if the buyer can live with the modifications…. more»

Rare German Classic: 1946 BMW 321

After World War II, workers began production on the BMW 321 again. Between 1946 and 1950, just under 9,000 examples were built, some of which were moved to the Soviet Union as part of the reparations package. The example… more»

Instant VW Hoard: Former Salvage Yard For Sale!

All car people have their stash: those places in garages, sheds, and lean-tos that hold automotive treasures for current and future projects. But what would you do if a former salvage yard for your favorite marque came up for… more»

Survivor Sedan: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250

Bidding ends this evening for a nicely preserved W114-chassis Mercedes-Benz, one of the more attainable classics on the market today. This front-engine, rear-drive sedan is a true five-seater that is often available as a project for peanuts, which means… more»

Fintail Project: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 190c

I am eternally envious of those forward thinkers who can measure their land in acres. As a city dweller myself, I have to get a little creative with storage; I’m doing better than most, but life is still a… more»

Rare Color: 1973 BMW 2002 TII Project

The BMW 2002 has a huge cult following and for good reason. The fuel-injected models became popular in the United States and led to BMWs popularity. They are quick and boxy and were able to solve BMW’s struggle with… more»

Single-Owner 1964 Porsche 356C

The 1964 Porsche 356C was the last model the company produced before introducing the 911. The 356s had gained popularity, and the company’s reputation for building excellent sports cars was growing. The 356C was the final hoorah for the… more»

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