Some cars practically sell themselves just based on the presence they exude. The stance, the patina, the period-correct upgrades – it can make you forgive many other sins if the car you’re looking at has some mixture of these… more»
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No Longer Cheap: 1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
This 1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet used to be one of the cheapest air-cooled models you could buy. The 964 chassis was frowned upon, with the early models having numerous teething issues that made them the black sheep of the… more»
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Brazil Bus: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
The market for air-cooled VW wagons has been pretty hot for some time. We’ve all seen the absolutely crazy prices paid for a clean survivor or restored example; the more windows it has, the more the price tag increases…. more»
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Microcar Project: 1958 Goggomobil TS400
The Goggomobil was a series of microcars built by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria. These cars and trucks were powered by air-cooled, 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engines that came in 250, 300, and 400-cc displacements, usually installed behind the rear wheels…. more»
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Easy Restoration? 1972 Porsche 914
These days, buying a Porsche is not an affordable exercise. Whether you buy a total heap of a project or focus on one of the less desirable entries, there’s not much to choose from unless you happen to stumble… more»
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Brazilian Survivor: 1987 Volkswagen Fox
The VW Fox was a variant of the Gol that was manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil. It was sold in North America between 1987-93. It was an entry-level subcompact that offered practicality and economy over frills. Its success in… more»
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A/C Equipped: 1962 Porsche 356
The auction ends tomorrow for this 1962 Porsche 356 equipped with period-correct aftermarket air conditioning. This is an interesting car as it’s also a European-market example, which had some subtle differences from its U.S.-spec siblings. Despite being every part… more»
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Never Seen One: Porsche GT1 Replica
We all know that buying a Porsche factory race car is an opportunity limited to those who have bank accounts that hang out with guys like Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. Sad but true. But as the world keeps… more»
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52K Mile Survivor: 1975 Opel Manta
If I were to mention that we’re going to show a rear-wheel-drive German coupe from the mid-1970s, what’s the first thing that would come to your mind? Other than, “Why didn’t I buy a BMW 2002 when they were… more»
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Barn Rescue Benz: 1949 Mercedes 170S
The first time that I spied a Mercedes 170S was many, many years ago and it was in a setting pretty similar to this example’s as-found condition. It was a 1951 model but similar overall. It immediately reminded me… more»
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Split Window Camper: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
This 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 is a desirable split-window model that has been retrofitted inside along the same lines of a Westfalia, with storage cubbies and lounge spaces inside the cabin. The VW isn’t a true camper van as… more»
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Slant Nose Project: 1976 Porsche 912
When it comes to Porsches, it can seem like the market’s appetite is purely for the thoroughbreds, the near-perfect cars that cost well into the six-figured to own. Or, for the same price, you can get a custom-built 911… more»
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Garage Shed Find: 1998 Porsche Boxster
Modern-day barn finds are a thing, but they’re not usually in an actual antique barn. Garages are a common location, but so are rather crude arrangements like this 1998 Porsche Boxster is residing in, as it looks like one… more»
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1967 Volkswagen Bus 21-window Conversion
This 1967 Volkswagen Bus is a little bit of a mystery. The seller says it was born in Germany as a 13-window bus, but as you can see, there have been eight more windows added on the roof making… more»
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Not A Bogart! 1960 Borgward Isabella
(It looks like the seller recognized the error in the listing name and has now changed it from “Bogart” to Borgward – JO) You know, when you’re trying to sell something, it helps if you know what in the… more»
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Four on the Floor: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
This is one of the cooler W108 Mercedes-Benz cars I’ve seen. It’s a desirable short-wheelbase example but that’s not the only thing that sets it apart: it has a four-speed manual gearbox on the floor, and the seller claims… more»
