When it comes to European cars, the words “gray market” tend to elicit some squeals of joy from one side of the room, and deep sighs from the other. The reason being is that these so-called Euro-spec cars have… more»
German Classic Cars
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Forest Find: 1955 Volkswagen 23 Window Samba Bus
The rusted metal piled deep in these crates was once a 1955 Volkswagen Deluxe Microbus, also known as a Samba Bus or Sunroof Deluxe. The crates are located in Richmond, Virginia, and listed here on Hemmings for $34,500, or… more»
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Supercharged Find: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
This nice example of a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle has a little surprise waiting under the hood. The car is located in Chatham, Illinois, just south of the state capital in Springfield, and it’s up for auction here on eBay…. more»
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Rare Swiss Beetle: Enzmann 506 Spider
The Volkswagen Beetle, with its simple design philosophy, lent itself well to the aftermarket coachbuilding and racing scene. Ferdinand Porsche modified a Beetle to make his famous sportscar, albeit extensively modified. Today we have a truly interesting modified Beetle… more»
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True Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Microbus
The Volkswagen Microbus, given the factory designation Type 2 because it was Volkswagen’s second model after the Type 1 Beetle, has a history almost as long and iconic as, well, the Volkswagen Microbus. It truly is a unique vehicle… more»
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Only 39K Miles! 1971 Porsche 914
The seller of this 1971 Porsche 914 tells us that he has a lot of familiarity with 914’s and this particular car “is one of my favorite cars & one of the best original survivors I have seen“. Since… more»
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Ran When Parked Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1957 Volkswagen Beetle is a desirable oval window model that the seller isn’t particularly eager to sell. The oval windows are sought after for a few reasons, from being an early model that is exceedingly hard to find… more»
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1 of 65 Imported: 1984 Audi Quattro
Among 1980s collector cars, one of the more elusive models to find is the Audi Quattro Coupe. Manufactured in extremely limited quantities, these all-wheel drive, turbocharged coupes were offered a homage to the company’s giant-killer Quattro rally cars, and… more»
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High Performance! 1967 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus
When I first reviewed the listing for this VW type II, the descriptor “very quick” lept off the page and I thought, “Really? This should be good” But further reading explains a bit about this VW’s newfound mojo and… more»
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Rare Rallye! 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye
Lodged within the top five of my master car wish list for years, a 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye is the definition of a unicorn for me. We have only seen one here in the history of Barn Finds and… more»
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Ran When Parked: Garage Find 1985 BMW 318i
When it comes to accessible vintage BMWs, the 1980s E30 chassis is one of the best bangs for the buck going. Easy to work on, relatively affordable to maintain, and a hoot to drive, most models in the range… more»
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Highly Desirable BMW 3.0 CS Coupe Project
Hiding in Colorado Springs, Colorado is this mega-desirable 1972 BMW 3.0 CS. It’s certainly enticing, but approach it sober – getting the car back on the road will be a significant undertaking. If you think you are up for… more»
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Rare Classic: 1970 Porsche 911E
The owner of this 1970 Porsche 911E Coupe claims that it is 1-of-1,088 cars built in that model year. I haven’t been able to verify that figure, but I have been able to confirm that it is still a… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Opel GT 1.9
Debuting in 1965 at the Paris and Frankfurt motor shows, the Opel GT was originally just a styling exercise. Come 1968, however, they decided to make it a real, live car. Exceptionally lightweight, its base model 1.1 liter, 87… more»
GT-Inspired: 1964 Porsche 356 C
Those looking to get into vintage racing might do a whole lot worse than this 1964 Porsche 356 C located in Fair Oaks, California. Available here on eBay, the current bid is just shy of $27,000 with four days… more»
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1973 Volkswagen Riviera Camper Van Survivor
Riviera Motors was a major Volkswagen distributor in Beaverton, Oregon, just miles from Portland, which was one of the main ports of entry for Volkswagen imports to the West Coast in the 1960s. During that time, Volkswagen camper vans… more»
