The historic and significant Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe (Gullwing) was built between 1954-57, although a roadster was also made between 1957-63. Originally not considered to be a production car, it was built in Germany but targeted at the U.S. market…. more»
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25 Years In A Montana Barn: 1972 Opel 1900
Customers looking for fun, vibrant, sporty cars in the early-1970s typically didn’t end up at their neighborhood Buick dealership but that’s where they would have found cars such as this 1972 Opel 1900. The seller has this one listed… more»
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Backyard Find? 1969 Porsche 911 T
This 1969 Porsche 911T looks like it’s been sitting in someone’s backyard for a few decades, or perhaps a small salvage yard, following a nose hit that took out the front fenders, headlamps, and bumper. Of course, what was… more»
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Tent Find: 1965 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe
This stalled Porsche 912 project was to be the owner’s final solo restoration job, but due to health issues, it will remain unfinished and up to the next owner to wrap up. Fortunately, this is a solid platform for… more»
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Eegor The Eyesore! 1952 Kurtis Kraft Racer
Take a body and chassis from Indy 500 winning race car builder Kurtis Kraft, add one high-strung German Borgward racing engine, and you get something like this interesting vintage racer called “Eegore the Eyesore!” Virtually unchanged since the ’60s,… more»
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Barn Find Benz: 1964 Mercedes 220SE
I’ll admit that I have never owned a Mercedes-Benz. I have friends and family that have but I have steered clear so far. While I couldn’t give a flip about newish ones, I am drawn to older versions like… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1970 BMW 2002
When it comes to BMW 2002s these days, getting a good deal requires getting to the house with the car in the garage before the other guy does. You’d also be wise to have a trailer in tow and… more»
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Wheeler Dealers Project: 1983 Volkswagen GTI
For years, I watched Wheeler Dealers, one of the few programs I actually would make an effort to tune in to and/or record. Unfortunately, they lost me when Edd hit the road. I tried to keep watching, but the… more»
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1977 Volkswagen Shorty Bus
Over the years we’ve featured short buses here on Barn Finds. They make very unique projects that get a ton of attention and when they are done right, Volkswagen vans look almost like a factory creation. This one is… more»
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VW-Powered Kit Car: 1984 Puma GTC
Puma was a sports car manufacturer that built cars and trucks in Brazil from 1964 to 1999. One of its products was the GTC, which was the Spyder version of their GT coupe. Brazilian-made Puma’s used DKW engines at… more»
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Classified Find: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG
Of all of the European tuning houses, there is probably none more famous than AMG. The company has been weaving its magic on Mercedes-Benz products since the 1960s, and some of their offerings have become the most desirable in… more»
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Upgraded Engine! 1967 Porsche 912
I would put this find in the “less is sometimes more” department. This 1967 Porsche 912 is a sharp-looking little car that is minus extraneous detail though, admittedly, minus the 911’s power too. Nevertheless, it’s a fine sports car… more»
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No Reserve 1988 BMW M3 Project
$40,000 for a car that needs an engine rebuild: if there’s any further proof needed that the E30 M3 market is still completely bananas, look no further. This example of BMW’s halo car of the 1980s is a dusty… more»
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Rust Free Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
We just wrote up a listing on eBay for an oval window Beetle in Florida, one that had significant rust issues but was selling so cheaply it was hard to ignore. As I rarely take my own advice, I… more»
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Garden Find: 1980 Volkswagen Puma GTE
UPDATE – The seller of this Puma messaged us with more photos and info on their car! You can find both below. Pumas are a rare sight in the U.S.A., but we’ve featured them numerous times over the years…. more»
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Oval Window Project: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Oval window Volkswagen Beetles will never not be collectible, even when found with severe rust issues. However, as most of us know by now, if the Beetle’s body is intact, replacing the floorpan is no big deal. The oval… more»
