If you were looking for a small automobile in the late 1960s and had an affinity for Buicks, your choices were satisfied by imports from Opel. General Motors had a stake in Opel (West Germany) from 1929 to 2017,… more»
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Super Sedan: 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
When a car wears a paint color you don’t often see, it can transform your opinion of it almost instantly. A W109-series Mercedes-Benz sedan is a vehicle you associate with staid colors and restrained appearances, so seeing this 1969… more»
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3,000 Original Miles: 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco GTI
There are legions of cool cars that never made it to the United States, and if you split those hairs even further, you can find variants of vehicles that most of us didn’t even know existed. The GTI name… more»
BF Classified: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen Beetles are famous for being simple, approachable classics, but many affordable examples hide rotten floors. This 1974 Super Beetle offers a more encouraging starting point. It reportedly runs well, retains rust-free original floor pans, and comes with nearly… more»
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Parked in 2013: 1982 Porsche 911 Targa
While it may seem like everyone with a classic air-cooled Porsche for sale has become an overnight speculator and/or brilliant broker, that’s actually not the case. This 1982 Porsche 911 Targa is a refreshing reminder of how simple these… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW’s 2002 redefined the sedan. It wasn’t the fastest or the best-handling of its ilk. It’s not beautiful, nor was it cheap. But it had shades of all these attributes in a blend that somehow made it more than… more»
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Bubble Car Duo: Pair of 1957 BMW Isettas
In the early 1950s, a microcar was developed in Italy called the Isetta. Its egg-like shape earned it the nickname of “Bubble Car,” and it had a single door that opened in the front. They were licensed for manufacture… more»
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Parked 20 Years: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
It’s a shame when someone gets a project and can’t find the time or interest to get started on it. Of course, if you’re a GM guy and you get handed a vintage Mercedes-Benz, it’s understandable if you’re not… more»
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Corvette Mini-Me: Pair of Opel GT Projects
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Buick dealers sold imported Opels from Germany to buyers who were looking for small or sporty cars. One of those was the Opel GT, produced from 1968 to 1973, and it had a… more»
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Porsche Built Brute: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E
The timing of this listing for a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is particularly poignant for yours truly. I have an identical car, and was committed to selling it this month. I may still put it up for sale, as it’s… more»
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Rusty But Worthy: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5
One aspect of the car hobby that always surprises me is how one person views rust compared to someone who rarely encounters it. It happens quite often to me, where after years of living in New England, I have… more»
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Garage Find: 1980 Porsche 924
This is a case of a car that is tragically unloved by the collector marketplace but looks wholly deserving of its asking price, especially with the work the seller has done. Supposedly found in the proverbial elderly owner’s garage… more»
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33K Original Miles? 1995 BMW M3
There’s a significant part of me that didn’t want to share this low-mileage 1995 BMW M3 with the broader community. However, I’ve reached a point in life where more projects sound like a burden, so it’s a healthy exercise… more»
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Sunroof Coupe Survivor: 1959 Porsche 356 A
While many of you likely tire of seeing the word “patina” tossed around, there’s a valid reason why it registers as important with so many enthusiasts. Before it became a buzzword, patina conveyed a form a honesty in the… more»
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Barn Bound Nine Years: 1996 Ford Escort
The Escort was Ford’s successor to the Ford Pinto. As such, it was produced as the company’s first “world car” from 1981 to 2003, sharing a lot with its Ford of Europe counterpart. This 1996 edition wears LX trim… more»
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Driver Quality Roadster: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
While there’s absolutely a shift happening within the collector car marketplace of vehicles aging out of popularity as the people who previously looked after them also grow old, there are still some models that seem to be somewhat immune… more»
