When I visited Maui a few years back, I made a habit of snapping pictures of every abandoned car or forlorn project I could find. You’d be surprised at how many treasures were sitting listlessly in driveways, half-covered with… more»
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Never Seen One: 1956 Tempo Viking Matador Van
I admit having to look this one up! Tempo made a large variety of small commercial vehicles in Germany and elsewhere, with the Viking Matador (big name for a small vehicle!) being made from 1953 to 1963 according to… more»
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1966 VW 15-Window: Hippie Bus
Kudos to the seller for picturing this relatively boxy vehicle next to a shipping containers (and including a set of decent photos and offering videos!) No, this isn’t one of the hyper-expensive 23-window versions, but those extra 8 windows… more»
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1965 Volkswagen Bus: 21 Windows
Sometimes, a classic is so rough the seller only needs to say, “See pictures” to eliminate any chance of misrepresentation about what he is selling. This 1965 21-Window VW Bus is here on eBay with bidding at $6,600 and… more»
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1972 Opel GT: Fun And Economical
From David F – Opel GTs have always had a following. They were fun to drive and economical. Perhaps someone wants a unique, cool looking car, that will hopefully be easily to make road worthy. The Opel GT is… more»
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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Barn Find
After reviving our little VW Rabbit GTI, I swore off all ’80s fuel injected German cars, but as I look at this Porsche 944 Turbo I’m sorely tempted to buy it. Just look at it there in the barn!… more»
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1967 Volkswagen Bus: Dusty Type 2
Over the weekend, I visited a junkyard in rural Massachusetts and found a row of Volkswagen Microbuses of different configurations stacked next to each other. When you see them together, it’s amazing to see how many different ways one… more»
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Pint-Sized Porsche 936 Full-Size Price!
At first glance this might look like one of the Le Mans winning Porsche 936s, but as you begin to look closer you will notice that the proportions are all off. The seat is just too big for the… more»
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Barn Bimmer: 1976 BMW 2002
It may be covered in dust and rust, but this 1976 BMW 2002 was once much loved. The seller purchased the car when it had a little over 100k miles on it and then proceeded to chalk up another… more»
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Cleans Up Nicely: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia
One of the most gratifying parts of reviving a barn find is washing off the years of dust and grime to see what the car really looks like. Of course when I’m buying a car online, I prefer to… more»
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1982 Porsche 928: Cheap Supercar
Rear wheel drive. Check. 50/50 weight balance. Check. Two doors. Check. V8 power. Check. When we think of the ’70s and ’80s front engined Porsches today, we think of mild performance and mechanical nightmares, but when the 928 was… more»
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19 Years Stopped: 1975 Porsche 914
Before I ended up with a Triumph, I spent a year and a half looking for a good but affordable 914. If I had found one, my whole life would be different now—and I wouldn’t know how not to… more»
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1960 Porsche 356: What Makes It So Special?
At the risk of offending some folks out there, I’m going to say it. I just don’t get Porsche 356 prices! To me there are much more capable, much prettier cars available for far less money. Therefore, I’m really… more»
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1975 BMW 2002: Cheap Tii?
If the ’02 race car was too pricy for you, then here is a cheaper option! As we get closer to summer, I’m anxiously awaiting the return of my brother’s 2002 to the back roads of Maryland. He’s had the… more»
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1968 BMW 2002: IMSA Radial Special
Well, we can credit craigslist with teaching me about a racing series I never knew existed. This 1968 BMW 2002 found here on craigslist for $12,750 is said to have raced in the IMSA RS Challenge, later known as… more»
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Don’t Wait: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220S
There is no telling what might be hiding under all that dirt. Surely the barn has protected its valuable contents well enough that after a quick cleaning, it will look like new. Just think, with a battery and some fuel, we… more»
