The car magazines of the 80s and 90s were laden with advertisements for both cars and parts that now look like absolute bargains in retrospect. I can remember ads for the Tire Rack showing BBS wheels that now trade… more»
German Classic Cars
5 hours ago • For Sale • 2 Comments
Time Capsule! 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
I enjoy reviewing the great variety of Mercedes-Benz cars that show up on our BF tip list. Often, they’re either old SLs or SE/SEL sedans and they also seem to run the gamut on condition. Today, I’d like to… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stalled Restoration: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
There comes a time with a restoration project where you have to either put up or shut up, especially for those of us who don’t have the luxury of boundless budgets. You have to weigh whether pursuing the path… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare 5-Speed: 1989 BMW 325IX
As someone who has owned a 1987 BMW 3-Series longer than I’ve owned any car, the E30 chassis is one that is near and dear to my heart. A few years ago, prices spiked in a fairly significant way,… more»
Sep 24, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve1980 Porsche 911 SC
As much as I hate to admit it, I really have become a Porsche 911 fan over the last few years. There was part of me that didn’t want to admit these cars were all they were made up… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • Auctions • 26 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging because, sometimes, it is hard to justify owning a vehicle that will only see the road for weekend outings. That is where this 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit stands out from the crowd…. more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002tii
Much has been written about lately with regards to the softening classic car marketplace. The results from some recent major shows and auctions indicate consumers are growing cautious, so it’s not surprising to see a reduction in some of… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
4.5 Liter V8! 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
I’ve always thought that Mercedes of this 1973 280 SE’s generation had a stately bearing about themselves – light green or not, which we are told is its born-with hue. Documentation from the original owner comes with this 62… more»
Sep 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
VW Powered: 1975 Sterling Kit Car
The Sterling story starts in 1960s London with two friends, Richard Oakes and Phil Sayers. Oakes was particularly smitten with the Lamborghini Miura; one story says he spent lunch breaks gazing at a Miura – housed in a nearby… more»
Sep 16, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One-Owner Project: 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
The Type 2 VW Transporter hit the scene in 1950 and is still around today in one form or another. Also known as the Kombi, Vanagon, Microbus, or just plain Bus, these vehicles had their air-cooled engines mounted in… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • Auctions • 4 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450sl
UPDATE – The seller would like to clarify that the included spare engine is from a 1972 350SL, which is actually a 4.5 liter V8. This engine was found just in the ’72 model and are quite hard to… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 57 Comments
No Reserve: 1986 Merkur XR4Ti 5-Speed
Show of hands if you remember the Merkur XR4Ti (it’s that XR4Ti part that I can never recall). They were all over the place in the ’80s (’85-’89) and then just seemed to disappear overnight. Today’s find, courtesy of… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 BMW 325es
German cars enjoy a well-earned reputation for build quality. From the humble original Beetle to range-topping offerings from Mercedes and Audi, the level of fit and finish is typically impressive. BMW is no stranger to such praise, and their… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 2001 BMW 325i Sedan
Small BMWs are some of the most rewarding driver’s cars ever produced. They provide excellent performance, their compact size makes them ideal for coping with the cut-and-thrust of heavy city traffic, they are economical, and they have a reputation… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare 1994 Porsche Speedster Project
Over the last several months, I’ve wanted to get into a 964-chassis Porsche 911. Sadly, I’ve realized that I’ve likely missed the boat (again) as prices have been steadily skyrocketing. The 964 is one of the last of the… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Not Going to Finish: 1968 Porsche 912
The premise of a project is one that tempts many of us, especially if the car in question has a decent shot at increasing in value. As projects often do, they fall behind or simply off our list of… more»
