Recently, there seems to be a lot of increased focus on the concept of driverless automobiles. If that idea ever gets perfected, it’s probably not a bad thing, seeing how poorly so many human-operated vehicles in my town are… more»
German Classic Cars
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Rare Slegato Edition: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco
While I consider myself fairly well-versed on German makes and models, there’s always something out there you’ve never heard of. But consider me surprised to learn about this special edition Volkswagen Scirocco, made even more surprising considering I owned… more»
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BF Exclusive: 2002 BMW Z3 2.5 Roadster
We’ve really come to appreciate the BMW Z3 in recent years. They offer impressive performance, are easy to work on, comfortable, and are a blast to drive. Calling it a gentleman’s Miata is quite accurate. While they have proven… more»
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Last Of The Air-Cooled: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993 Porsche represents the best of the breed in many ways. Its technical components were substantially upgraded over its predecessor, the 964. The body was completely restyled by British designer Tony Hatter, with a flowing front end and… more»
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No Reserve Euro: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Just a few posts ago, we talked about how the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz roadster suffered from being seen as commonplace, or at the very least, the sort of car you didn’t need to rush out to buy. There are exceptions… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 VW Sandrail
It never ceases to amaze how versatile the air-cooled VW Beetle platform is. It’s moved millions of people around as basic transportation, been the basis for countless kit cars, and just about everything in between. While it doesn’t use… more»
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No Reserve R107: 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL
What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»
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Donated Collector Car: 1998 BMW M3
You know me: I love donated vehicles, mostly because it’s amazing what gems get discarded by generous owners or overwhelmed heirs tasked with settling an estate. However it happens, you can strike gold with some of these donation lots,… more»
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Well Documented: 1986 Porsche 944
Almost all of us want to find the best price possible for a collector or hobby vehicles – it’s common sense. However, there are occasions for paying top dollar or at least market rate when a car appears to… more»
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Parked for 10 Years: 1978 Porsche 911
Because I’m a sucker for a good “car discovery” story, I’m taken with the tale behind this 1978 Porsche 911 that popped up on Facebook a few days ago. The owner claims he used to drive this 911 every… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo Project
If you’re ready to go racing—or build something that could—this 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo might be the project you’ve been looking for. It’s a full-blown race chassis with extensive carbon fiber upgrades, and while the engine and transmission are… more»
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Garage Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle is another one of those cars that is eminently available, which can work against sellers hoping for a quick transaction. There’s always a car out there, maybe even in your neighborhood, so there’s little sense… more»
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Slantnose Turbo Kit: 1986 Porsche 911
There’s a lot going on here, but let’s start with the basics: this is a European-market 1986 Porsche 911, which translates into it instantly being a bit more desirable than a U.S. model. It’s undergone a typical slantnose conversion;… more»
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The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star
The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»
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Rare in Green: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo
When it comes to Porsche 911s, the 911 Turbo is the top banana. In fact, among automotive investments you can make, it’s probably one of the best ones in terms of ROI and never-ending appreciation. These were borderline supercars… more»
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Baby Corvettes: Pair of 1969 Opel GTs
If you were a fan of German-built Opel automobiles in the 1960s and 1970s, you had to look no further than you local Buick dealer to buy one. That’s because GM owned Opel in those days and Buick needed… more»
