If you’ve been following the Toyko Games this year, you may have noticed the remarkable performance of Florian Wellbrock, a young German who secured a gold swimming the 10-km open water race. However, Germans have long been a force… more»
German Classic Cars
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931 Package Deal: Pair of Porsche 924 Turbos
Finding a single version of a turbocharged Porsche 924 is one thing; finding a pair of them for sale is quite another. It just doesn’t happen all that often. The seller of these rare 931 Porsches notes he has… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1951 Volkswagen Beetle Split Window
When I look back at the vast array of classic cars that I’ve parked in my garage over the years, I consider myself lucky to discover that I have an early Volkswagen Beetle on that list. I have owned… more»
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20 Year Garage Find: 1993 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
This rare Porsche 968 Cabriolet has seen better days, seemingly left in the garage for 20 years or so following a series of mishaps that left the bumper covers cracked and the body splattered with bondo. The 968 is… more»
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Last Driven In ’81: 1970 VW Squareback
While we can’t predict what car will be lurking in a garage after decades off the road, it’s not wrong to hope that it’s at least interesting. This 1970 Volkswagen Squareback was apparently found in a house after the… more»
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Three-Gauge Project: 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe
Over the years, the rising tide of early 911 prices has carried the fortunes of the less-favored 912 ever higher. Fear not, gentle reader, for here we have evidence that solid 912s are still out there, waiting to be… more»
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South Carolina Collection: Yard Liquidation!
Sometimes, an ad just speaks to you. As someone who frequents junkyards, both of the private and commercial kinds, this listing for a yard cleanout in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, really spoke to me. Not only that but the… more»
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Project or Parts? 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe
For a certain segment of our Australian Barn Finds readership, the sight of this 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe will immediately generate some fond memories. A similar car, albeit in far better condition, was the star of a 1992 television… more»
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Rare Model Year? 1972 Porsche 911T
I always get a laugh when I spy the opening image of a car in a sale listing, one that obviously needs attention, and am then met with a claim of, “This vehicle has no significant damage or problems“…. more»
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Unfinished Project: 1986 Porsche 928 5-Speed
This 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with the preferred manual transmission, but will need some heavy lifting before it can be considered a road-worthy driver. The listing claims the previous owner was a member of the armed forces who… more»
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21-Window Conversion: 1967 Volkswagen Bus
This is a new one on me: a 13-window 1967 Volkswagen Bus that’s been converted to a coveted 21-window model. That’s certainly one way around the major cost of entry for the desirable 21-window models that have gone off… more»
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Tangerine Garage Find: 1970 Porsche 911T
Great colors alone can oftentimes drive interest in a collector car, as is the case with air-cooled Porsches of seemingly every vintage. The rarer the color, the more interest there is, so it’s not surprising to see the seller… more»
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Original Paint Panel Van: 1958 Volkswagen Bus
When it comes to Type 2 Volkswagens, it’s hard to go wrong with any pre-Bay Window model. From campers to panel vans to pickups, the early VW Buses are sure-fire bets either for justifying the cost to restore or… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Amphicar 770
Owning a classic car will almost certainly mean taking a leap of faith at some point. This could entail taking that lovingly built high-performance motor to the redline for the first time in the belief that it won’t go… more»
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Something for Everyone: Cord & Kruse Auction
Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»
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Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!
When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»
