Growing up a car geek in the ’60s and being totally in love with 2-seater Thunderbirds, I remember the first time I saw one of these 230SLs up close. I was about ten and was a bit awe-struck. It… more»
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No Reserve 1963 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet
We’ve written plenty of times before about the classic Porsche seller Unobtanium Inc., but it’s still amazing how many old and forgotten air-cooled Porsches he manages to sniff out. This auction is for what looks like a very sound… more»
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Backyard Treasure: 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster
During the 1950s, foreign manufacturers were beginning to infiltrate the American market with small, sporty cars, designed to look good as well as win races. After a Porsche 356 won its class at the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours,… more»
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Rare 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga Truck
Mexico’s love of the original Volkswagen Beetle led its being produced there until 2003! That nation also produced the EA489 Basistransporter seen here, under the Beetle-inspired name of Hormiga, Spanish for “ant.” This 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga in Tucson, Arizona… more»
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Original Owner Example: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
While we may think we’re nearing the end of finding barn and garage find discoveries, the evidence seems to suggest we’ve not run out of such discoveries just yet. This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle is said to be incredibly original… more»
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Found in a Warehouse! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Cracking open an old warehouse and finding vintage cars inside is the stuff most car guy dreams are made of, and this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is just such a discovery. With another Mercedes of a similar vintage parked nearby,… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
Officially known as the Type 1, the VW Beetle is perhaps the most recognizable car in the world. That’s because more than 21 million of them were built between 1938-03. If you were alive in the 1960s and 1970s,… more»
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find
According to the ad, this 1970 VW Karmann Ghia has been sitting in a Sunnyvale, California barn since the 1990s. “The owner left it at his folk’s place tucked away in a shop and went on with his life… more»
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Instructions Not Included: 1996 Mercedes G-Wagon
Uh-oh! Even the mighty and exalted get the bums rush barn treatment sometimes. This 1996 (it’s not an ’80 as the listing initially suggests and the VIN checks out) Mercedes-Benz G320 has gotten the banishment treatment but there’s a… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1957 Mercedes 190SL Garage Find
For sale in Abilene, Texas as a Barn Finds Exclusive is this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a very much in-demand sports car that has soared in value to as much as $200,000. That, of course, is for a fully restored… more»
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Rare Sunroof Option: 1975 BMW 2002
When compiling a list of potential classic cars to park in your garage, the number of contenders could be enough to fill a small (or large) book. If your focus leans towards European classics, vehicles like this 1975 BMW… more»
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Fixer-Upper! 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Claimed to have only 49K original miles and needing some TLC, this 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a for-real barn find and not just another old car slapped with that moniker. It appears to be in OK shape so… more»
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Only 1,714 Miles! 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Between 1938-03, more than 21 million VW Type 1s (or Beetles) were built, making it one of the most commonly seen automobiles on the planet. These cars were literally everywhere in the 1960s and 1970s because they were so… more»
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Hay Barn Find! 1972 Mercedes 250C
This! Coming out of a hay barn or not, this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C has beautiful lines – it’s an attention-getter! Known internally as a W114, this coupe is one of only 8K copies built over a five-year span. It’s… more»
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Rare AWD Turbo: 1985 Audi Ur-Quattro
Iconic is one of those terms like patina, it tends to be overused at times but it really applies with this iconic 1985 Audi Ur-Quattro. Gaining legendary status on the rally circuit, these all-wheel-drive cars were quite a sight… more»
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No Reserve 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Barn Find
The Isetta was an Italian-designed, egg-shaped microcar that was built under license in several countries. BMW’s version became the world’s first mass-production car to achieve 78 mph in fuel consumption (take that, 2022 hybrids!). This 1957 BMW Isetta is… more»
