German Classic Cars

Glass Out Respray: 1983 BMW 320is

Deciding to restore a vehicle takes careful planning to ensure you don’t get in over your head. Most of us don’t want to restore a vehicle that isn’t worth at least what we’ve put into it from a dollars… more»

Beautiful Benz: 1972 Mercedes 280 SE 4.5

Talk about a stunning presentation, this 1972 Mercedes 280 SE 4.5 looks like new! The mileage is unknown due to a non-functioning odometer, but inside and out, this one’s spic and span. Sometimes, a design just all comes together,… more»

Rare German Supercar: 1981 BMW M1

The relative rarity of the BMW M1 is reflected by the fact that this is only the seventh example that we have seen at Barn Finds. This 1981 model is a genuine survivor with a mere 8,400 miles showing… more»

Super Sedan: 1992 BMW M5

If you’ve spent any time following BMW Motorsport vehicles, you’ve likely noticed that there’s a growing appreciation for the cars made before the current era of high-performance vehicles. This is because just like someone who adores old muscle cars,… more»

Slant Nose Targa: 1977 Porsche 911

This 1977 Porsche 911 is, like many others, suffering from the lingering side effects of having been a cheap, old sports cars for many years before every air-cooled 911 shot up in value. What we see here is a… more»

Carrera Clone: 1977 Porsche 911S Tribute

With aggressive styling, big horsepower, and Carrera 3.0-inspired performance, this 1977 Porsche 911S offers the looks and driving thrills of the more potent factory cars—without the six-figure price tag. Listed here on craigslist in Spokane, Washington, this extensively upgraded… more»

Rebuilt Engine: 1996 Porsche 911

The Porsche 993-chassis 911 is one of the most sought-after air-cooled models on the planet, and it’s been this way for well over a decade. You really can’t touch these cars for under $80,000, which is why today’s example… more»

Rare Auratium Green: 1958 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet

My brother and I often discuss how having a pole barn to stick cars in that we can’t currently do anything with but now are worth saving would be the ideal arrangement. This 1958 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet is… more»

LeMans Blue Sports Sedan: 2002 BMW M5

The E39-chassis BMW M5 is one of the best sports sedans made in recent memory, and as values continue to hold steady, there’s little doubt that it has more room to run in the future. While pristine, low-mileage cars… more»

Plastic Gullwing! 1978 Bradley GT ll

I never expect much when faced with a kit car. Indifferent panel fit, scruffy paint, questionable engineering, or an unfinished mess – these all seem to go hand in hand with the kits we see for sale around here…. more»

47k Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 928

There are certain vehicles where the condition seems to be downright respectable and the issues fairly minor, but it still doesn’t stop a seller from deciding to part ways. We’ve all been there – the car or truck in… more»

Well Maintained 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa

The Porsche 911 hierarchy is complex; over the years, we’ve seen every model seemingly skyrocket in price, before a correction occurred that left some cars still soaring and others beginning to fade. Despite these fluctuations, most owners of air-cooled… more»

No Reserve 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Barn Find

If you read through some of Mercedes-Benz’s own literature about the W113 “Pagoda”, you’ll see that they characterized it as “…neither an uncompromisingly tough roadster nor a gentle boulevard sports car.” I found this description to be perfect, as… more»

Rare Hauler: 1961 Volkswagen Double Cab

This 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Double Cab is a desirable early “high-hinge” and “bullet-nose” model, making it one of the harder-to-find VW commercial vehicles. The seller originally planned to restore it but now says priorities have changed, offering the… more»

Rare Factory-AC Find: 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II Kit Car

This 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II is a rare example of one of the more refined kit cars of the 1970s, now listed here on eBay. Built on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis and powered by a transplanted 1600cc VW… more»

Benz Barn Find: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Coupe

Submitted for your approval is a brown-on-brown barn find Benz. This is only the second 280SL we’ve featured here on Barn Finds, which isn’t too surprising given their low production (8,047 units for model year 1969) and their high… more»

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