Now listed on Facebook Marketplace, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is one of those wonderfully unusual projects that tells a story all its own. According to the seller, this Beetle was converted with a full Rolls-Royce–style body kit, both… more»
Wizard Kit: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Speedster
Listed on craigslist, this one-of-a-kind 1970 Volkswagen Speedster Convertible is unlike anything you’ll see on the road today. The seller describes it as a “Super Custom & RARE ‘Wizard’”, referring to the British-built Wizard body kit that transformed this… more»
Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Have you often felt that most vintage cars are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»
Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is
While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»
Tiptronic Deal? 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic… more»
Water Cooled Convertible: 1993 Porsche 968
The Porsche 968 is often overlooked as a modern-era sports car you can buy for reasonable money. It’s the swan song for the classic 944, the water-cooled four-cylinder that has lived in the shadows of the 911 since birth…. more»
BoatCar Project! 1967 Amphicar Model 770
Amphibious vehicles have been around since the 1700s, starting with horse-drawn wagons that could tolerate water. The first self-propelled boat-car was the Orukter Amphibolos, a steam-powered wagon invented in 1805. In the 1870s, logging companies used amphibious tugs to… more»
Rare Replica Find: 1980 Elite Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car
Now listed here on eBay, this 1980 Elite Laser 917 represents one of the more intriguing and uncommon kit cars ever built. According to the seller, this example is number 549 out of roughly 650 produced by Elite Enterprises…. more»
Well-Kept Classic: 1997 Porsche 911 Targa
The air-cooled era of the Porsche 911 ended with the 993 generation, and this 1997 Porsche 911 Targa represents one of the last, and most distinctive, examples of that lineage. Finished in timeless black over gray, this 993 Targa… more»
No Longer Cheap: 1966 Porsche 912
Among the cars I kick myself for not simply buying and squirrelling away is the Porsche 912. The signs were all there – long-hood 911s were going through the roof for many years while the 912 sat idly by,… more»
Desirable 6-Speed: 1993 Porsche 968
Call it how you see it: the Porsche 968 is either over-priced or a smoking bargain that’s sure to increase in value. There’s good arguments on both sides of the coin, with the rear-wheel drive, front-engined 968 ultimately being… more»
Micro-Car Project: 1960 NSU Prinz Sedan
A handful of companies were founded as sewing machine makers – Singer, Opel, Peugeot, White Motors. NSU was a variation on the same theme; its predecessor, Mechanische Werkstätte zur Herstellung von Strickmaschinen, made knitting machines. In 1905 – after… more»
Rare M491 Look: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
If there’s one certainty in the Porsche world, it’s that the 911 Turbo models are destined to always be the most desirable. In a trend that’s more predictable than any index fund out there, the turbocharged 911 models have… more»
Diesel-Powered Mini Bus: 1975 Mercedes-Benz O 309 D
We’ve featured numerous fine automobiles from Mercedes-Benz on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t recall coming across many wearing the O 309 D badge. This moniker signifies a bus, one small enough to be driven with ease, yet providing… more»
Colorado Orange: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii
There comes a point in our lives when we decide time is at a premium and you become very selective about how that time is used. When it comes to project cars, the idea of restoring a vehicle and… more»
















