I’ve made plenty of references to the newest project in my garage but hadn’t yet put together an update for the Barn Finds faithful: it’s time to introduce my 1987 BMW 535is. I bought this car sight-unseen from California… more»
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Tire Kicking: 1977 Porsche 924
I have been scheming a way to gain Porsche club membership on the cheap for a while now. Our local chapter does a lot of fun driving events during the year and I know that as long as I… more»
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8K Mile 1972 Porsche 914
Just the other day Jesse and I were talking about a few of the cars we have had opportunities to buy over the years that we didn’t jump on. Some we are glad we passed on, but there are… more»
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Sun Burned: 1981 BMW 320i
Not too long ago, one of our readers sent in the details of his excellent project-car purchase, a 1979 BMW 320i. This stuck with me, as the older generation of the 3-Series – the E21 – remains largely affordable… more»
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More Than Parts: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Throughout automotive history, there have been any number of cars that transition from throwaway projects to desirable specimens. Rarely does that phenomenon crystallize so perfectly than with the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that recently has enjoyed a fast-rising tide… more»
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Second Chances: 1963 Porsche 356
In a world of skyrocketing Porsche prices, it’s refreshing to see one for sale that makes owning such a classic attainable. That feeling only grows stronger when you realize it’s a very original car coming out of long-time family… more»
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Iron Not So Giant: 1956 Lloyd LT600
My day job has me in Germany at the moment, and reader Markus R was kind enough to send us this intriguing Lloyd “bus” find located in Aschaffenburg , Germany. I can’t really decide what car it reminds me… more»
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Samba Wannabe: 1960 Mercedes O319D
I truly love odd and unusual vehicles, especially ones that you can actually afford to own and drive. The biggest problem with any oddball is finding parts, as most were never built in any significant numbers. If you can… more»
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Join The Parade: 1957 Goliath Estate
So, the other day I spotted a 1957 Goliath listed on craigslist right here in my neck of the woods. It looked interesting so I gave the owner a call. Unfortunately, they were asking $2,500 for this oddball project…. more»
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Will Someone Help This Desperate German?
I can remember the first time I paid serious attention to a BMW. It was in the late 1970’s, shortly after I moved to a new city where there was a BMW dealer that had just started up in… more»
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35 Year Slumber: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL
When we receive submissions from sellers of vehicles, it usually helps us paint a better picture of why a vintage vehicle is on the market. Those stories take many forms, and in the case of a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL,… more»
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356 Alternative: 1962 Karmann Ghia Convertible
The VW Karmann Ghia is one of those cars that has always fascinated me. It offers decent looks paired with the durable engineering to be expected of a VW. But to be honest that isn’t really what fascinates me… more»
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The One to Buy: 1973 Opel GT
If you’re going to buy a project car, there’s a school of thought that says you should buy the best one you can find and not spend years fixing it up. I rarely follow this advice, which is partially… more»
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1975 Porsche 914 For $950!
Called VW-Porsche in all markets except North America, the Porsche 914 is unloved by many due to its practical but unglamorous shape. It was originally intended to be marketed both as a replacement for the aging Karmann-Ghia and the… more»
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Pagoda Plunge: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
Has everyone lost their minds? We keep seeing all these basketcase cars listed online with outrageous asking prices! It seems that everyone is finding old cars, dragging them home, and then listing them on the internet for tens of… more»
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Rusty Roundie: 1970 BMW 2002
The BMW 2002 is on the tips of tongues everywhere as an excellent entry point into classic motoring. As one the most popular sports sedans ever sold in the U.S., the 2002 raised the bar for domestic and import… more»
