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Fresh from the shed: 1983 911 SC Targa

Porsche has been a family name in sports car fan circles since Porsche began as a company, with the 356. The 911 was introduced in 1964 and has been in continuous production since, resulting in a truly massive fan… more»

German Corvette? 1969 Opel GT

It was said, back in 1969, that an Opel GT resembled a then, current Corvette that had been washed in hot water and shrank. Admittedly, that’s a stretch but I get the visual. And from an outward perspective, and… more»

No Reserve 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Talk about eternal, it’s hard to imagine a more universally recognized design than the Volkswagen Type I, also known colloquially, as the Beetle. Introduced in 1938 and produced through 2003, the VW Beetle had an immeasurable impact on worldwide… more»

39K Mile Barn Find: 1985 Porsche 944

This 1985 Porsche 944 is described as a barn find, but it doesn’t present like one. It has under 40,000 original miles with what looks like good paint and a decent interior, and it even runs and drives. The… more»

Cali Blue Plate Car: 1969 Porsche 911T

This 1969 Porsche 911T appears to have been discovered in a side yard or otherwise private property with no indication of having been garage-stored anytime in the recent past. The seller says it has rust in the “..usual places”,… more»

Garage Find: 1956 Porsche Speedster

It’s hard to believe that some of the most limited production and coveted sports cars ever made are still being found in forgotten garages. Just last week, we profiled a rare Convertible D roadster that was with the same… more»

Rare 4×4 LT40: 1992 Volkswagen LT Westfalia

This is not your father’s Vanagon. No, this is a European market LT40 Syncro, and it’s ready to take you globetrotting. That’s really the sole purpose of an advanture-mobile like this, because if you’re going to incur the heady… more»

Engine Revival Started: 1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5V8

Close your eyes, pitch a horseshoe, and today, you’ll hit a Mercedes somewhere. That was not the case in 1971 when they were still considered to be a somewhat exotic import, purchased by individuals that really appreciated German quality… more»

Hot-Rod Project? 1972 Porsche 911T

It was quite a surprise to find this Chevrolet-powered 1974 Porsche 911 two weeks ago and I gather from the comments that it wasn’t an overly appreciated conversion.  That’s easy to understand, a 911 has a certain panache about… more»

Forgotten Church Donation: 1975 BMW 2002

This 1975 BMW 2002 is already fetching near $8,000 on eBay despite clearly sitting for some time and being saddled with the unfortunate automatic transmission. That’s likely due to a combination of causes, from its high and dry location… more»

Three Owner: 1972 Porsche 914

The 914 was a joint venture between Porsche and Volkswagen, after both were looking for a new mid-engined sports car to replace the rear-engined entry-level Porsche 912 and rear-engined range-topping Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Hitting two birds with one stone,… more»

Field of Dreams: Huge Montana Collection For Sale!

If you find yourself out roaming around anywhere near Great Falls, Montana, there’s a treasure trove of old cars, trucks, tractors, trailers, boats, toys and other assorted stuff to be found. It’s all for sale, including both restored and… more»

Power Sun Roof! 1962 Porsche 356 S

Well, I’m confused! The seller of this 1962 Porsche 356 advertises it as a Model S and I can find no such reference. It looks like a 356 B, Porsche’s newsroom website does not reference such a designation for… more»

Aga Blue Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912

What began as a dusty find in long-term storage has resulted in a nicely sorted 1967 Porsche 912 wearing excellent colors and treated to a host of subtle upgrades that likely make it an engaging driver’s car. The 912… more»

Forgotten Family Heirloom: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

This is a great story, and one that rarely happens: the family associated with a special car that loses its storage space actually decides to collect all the parts together and get it into the hands of an owner… more»

Royal Purple Rarity? 1969 Porsche 912

German cars in general seem to have a knack for making certain colors infinitely more valuable by producing them in severely limited quantities. The domestic brands do this, too, with Mopar seemingly being the dominant force in associating limited… more»

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