German Classic Cars

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18K-Mile 964: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

The Porsche 964 chassis is one of the hottest 911 models you can buy right now. So, in other words, you shouldn’t buy one because prices are absolutely bananas, but I also don’t see them ever coming back down… more»

An Attainable 993? 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Among all of the air-cooled Porsche 911 models you can buy, the 993-chassis cars are perhaps the best combination of classic 911 DNA with modern features that make it a usable daily driver (if you dare.) Of course, in… more»

Yard Find: 1973 Opel GT Project

Here’s another “ran when parked” prospect on facebook Marketplace – a 1973 Opel GT, located in Dayton, Ohio with an asking price of $2500. The sleek two-seater was an unlikely product of Opel Automobile, founded in 1862 in Germany… more»

Low-Mile 1995 Mercedes E320 Wagon

I’m on a bit of a station wagon bender. Yesterday it was this 1953 Chevy, today I  have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 for your review and I’ll have another subject, either later today or tomorrow, one that some might… more»

Barn Find 1.6-Liter: 1971 Ford Capri

Once Ford’s Mustang hit the roads, European fans began clamoring for a right-sized version in their own market. Ford responded by crafting a sleek, long-hood/short-deck four-seater based on the well-loved Cortina. To name the car, Ford leaned on another… more»

1971 Porsche 911 Targa Barn Find

Regardless of your feeling about the sanctity (or lack thereof) of air-cooled Porsche 911s, it’s near impossible to feel the excitement of seeing a sports car in a barn. This 1971 Porsche 911 Targa was undoubtedly just a cheap,… more»

Super Coupe? 1972 Opel 1900 Rallye

Car & Driver magazine said about the Opel 1900 Rallye: “The Opel 1900 Rallye is a very together car.” They went on to say, “Given our choice between any super coupe between the Atlantic and the Pacific, we’d take… more»

Garage Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

It seems that in certain environments, the idea of a “weekend car” or “summer car” is embedded in the local culture to such a degree that it’s hardly a surprise when a particular model appears as a barn find…. more»

1-of-9: 1984 Audi Quattro

Some cars create barely a ripple on the automotive pond when released, facing the world wrapped in a cloak of mediocrity. Others cause a sensation courtesy of achingly beautiful styling, ground-breaking engineering and performance, or a combination of both…. more»

The Original Dune Buggy: 1969 Meyers Manx

Ever since we were kids, we have been admonished to recycle and repurpose whenever possible.  While it is nice to think that we are making a difference, often, we don’t see the results of our efforts. However, Bruce Meyers… more»

Choose Your Motor: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe

One could hope that a partially disassembled Porsche 911 would open the door for the average guy to craft a car he’d always dreamed of, imprinted with the legacy of one of the greatest sports cars ever to hit… more»

Euro Spec Model: 1997 BMW M Roadster

The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»

Alloy-Bodied Gullwing: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

How do you make an exceptionally rare and valuable car even more so? You order it with lightweight body panels and plexiglass windows, and produce a mere 29 examples in that configuration. The alloy-bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was marketed… more»

Sport Package Survivor: 1988 BMW 325iS

The E30 chassis 3-Series is a car near and dear to my heart, as this is the model that started me on the path to becoming a rabid car enthusiast. I’m sure most of us have a vehicle in… more»

Overland Experience: 1976 Porsche 911 Safari

Not that long ago, we featured a safari-built Porsche 911, which has become a regular occurrence in both the air-cooled and water-cooled Porsche communities. Now, I may have been a bit critical of that particular build because it didn’t… more»

No Sunroof Coupe: 1977 Porsche 911

If you ever question how much money you’re spending on a project, just remember that there’s a world in which numerous bidders are lining up to spend close to $30,000 on a vehicle with no engine and missing rear… more»