In the world of air-cooled Porsches, the earliest models tend to command the most interest and money. This is a curious listing for a 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A coupe that appears to be for sale by a dealer in… more»
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Nov 28, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
930 Roller: 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo
While we all have projects that we hope to get to someday, most of us would say there’s a threshold for what gets done and what remains unfinished. How desirable is the car? Is there sentimental value at play?… more»
Nov 28, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Japanese Market Only: AMG 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E S3
When most enthusiasts think of Japanese market vehicles, they almost automatically refer to the right-hand drive kei cars and trucks, or low-mileage sports cars bearing names like “Skyline” and “Fairlady.” The somewhat hidden market that exists in Japan actually… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tidy Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Classic Mercedes-Benz convertibles enjoy ever-rising values, and this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL outside Bowling Green, Kentucky looks original and well-kept. The concave contour of the removable hard top led to the cars being known as the “pagoda” for their resemblance… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Left in Storage: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
If we were to assemble a list of the classic cars most likely to be left in storage, the Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 cars are definitely in the top five. The seller claims this 1980 450SL was found forgotten in storage… more»
Nov 24, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Entry Level Air Cooled: 1965 Porsche 356
The Porsche 356 bubble appears to have cooled a bit, with truly rough project cars selling for normal money or not selling at all. Perhaps buyers have wisened up to the fact that plenty of these cars were made… more»
Nov 24, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Stored 50 Years: 1960 NSU/Fiat Weinsberg 500 Coupe
NSU started off making knitting machines, moved to bicycles, then motorcycles, and eventually, they made cars. This 1960 NSU/Fiat Weinsberg 500 Coupe isn’t much bigger than a motorcycle and it’s a rare one. The seller has it posted here… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1989 Porsche 944
If someone handed me a fist full of cash and told me to go out and buy a Porsche, I would probably arrive home with a car like this 1989 Porsche 944. Something about the long nose and bulging… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Part Car, Part Boat: 1964 Amphicar
The Amphicar 770 was an interesting novelty vehicle from the 1960s. Built in West Germany, it was part car and part boat, so it functioned on both land and water. A quirky vehicle, owners were quoted as saying things… more»
Nov 22, 2021 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Parked Since The 1980s: 1974 Audi 100 LS Coupe
Having been an Audi fan for many decades and an Audi owner for the last couple of decades or so, I always enjoy seeing earlier cars such as this 1974 Audi 100 LS Coupe. This car would be fun… more»
Nov 21, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mini Bimmer Project Lot: BMW Isetta Duo
Unpacking another enthusiast’s collection can represent a staggering amount of work. Piles of random parts, mislabeled boxes, and sorting out what’s a usable item versus a throwaway can represent hours’ worth of effort for unknown gain. In the case… more»
Nov 21, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Classic: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Everyone seems to like the Volkswagen Type 1, better known as the Beetle. Ask anyone of a certain age, and older, and they’ll have a funny story involving a VW Bug. I even have a few and I never… more»
Nov 19, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Updated Classic! 1971 BMW 2002
Fed up with modern cars that perform well while numbing the driving experience with technology, sound-deadening, and other distractions? This shiny orange two-door sedan promises to reconnect you (or connect you for the first time) with the visceral thrills… more»
Nov 19, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Riviera Blue Project: 1973 BMW 2002
Bidding is downright reasonable for this 1973 BMW 2002, which is a desirable round taillight model that originally came from California. As such, the car is said to be largely dry and free from the cancerous rust that can… more»
Nov 19, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
It’s A Mudder! 1998 Mercedes 190E 4X4
Sprechen sie Deutsch, Y’all? That may be helpful if you were to become the next owner of this outrageous 1998 Mercedes 190E four-wheeler. Where does one start with a mash-up like this? Why? might be the first question and… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Questionable Modifications: 1970 Porsche 914/6
While it can be painful to house an ugly duckling in your garage, the desirability of some models far outshines whatever temporary veneer hides their true identity. In the case of a rarity like a genuine Porsche 914/6, the… more»
