Classics with a known ownership history will almost always attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, and this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is no exception. The listing statistics suggest that many people like what they see and are… more»
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Karmann Ghia Chassis: 1956 Porsche Speedster Replica
In recent years, my opinion on some replicas has softened quite a bit from the day and age where I scoffed at nearly all of them. The Porsche 356 and 550 replicas have done a particularly good job of… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Porsche 356C Project
There are two problems with affordable projects: one, you can more easily justify bringing it home because the price difference between it and a finished car is so great, it seems like a sound deal. And second, a project… more»
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No Reserve Shark: 1984 BMW 633CSi Project
If you’ve been itching to experience BMW’s classic grand touring coupe without spending collector-level money, this might be your chance. Listed here on eBay, this 1984 BMW 633CSi is offered at no reserve and comes with a clean California… more»
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Brazilian Rarity: 1977 VW Bianco S Project
If you’re deep in the VW world, you may have heard of Toni Bianco—a Brazilian designer who built a limited run of sporty, fiberglass-bodied coupes based on the Volkswagen Beetle. This one, a 1977 Bianco S, is one of… more»
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Red and Rare: 1982 Porsche 928
In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… more»
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One Year Only: 1976 Porsche 912E
I guess it could be considered the automotive equivalent of getting the band back together again when Porsche released the 912E in 1976. Viewed as a temporary replacement for the 914 as the company completed development work on the… more»
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Craigslist Find: 1970 Porsche 911 RS Tribute
If you want a genuine Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, be prepared to shell out a lot of money. In a world where supercars are surprisingly common, the connoisseur’s choice is a vehicle like, a limited production sports model… more»
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Grand Prix White Targa: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
A colleague once told me, “All race cars are white.” These words were spoken as I looked out at a very dilapidated Mazda Miata I had just purchased and realized the only path forward was to make it into… more»
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Drive Or Swim: 1964 Amphicar Model 770
Recently, there seems to be a lot of increased focus on the concept of driverless automobiles. If that idea ever gets perfected, it’s probably not a bad thing, seeing how poorly so many human-operated vehicles in my town are… more»
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Rare Slegato Edition: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco
While I consider myself fairly well-versed on German makes and models, there’s always something out there you’ve never heard of. But consider me surprised to learn about this special edition Volkswagen Scirocco, made even more surprising considering I owned… more»
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BF Exclusive: 2002 BMW Z3 2.5 Roadster
We’ve really come to appreciate the BMW Z3 in recent years. They offer impressive performance, are easy to work on, comfortable, and are a blast to drive. Calling it a gentleman’s Miata is quite accurate. While they have proven… more»
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Last Of The Air-Cooled: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993 Porsche represents the best of the breed in many ways. Its technical components were substantially upgraded over its predecessor, the 964. The body was completely restyled by British designer Tony Hatter, with a flowing front end and… more»
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No Reserve Euro: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Just a few posts ago, we talked about how the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz roadster suffered from being seen as commonplace, or at the very least, the sort of car you didn’t need to rush out to buy. There are exceptions… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 VW Sandrail
It never ceases to amaze how versatile the air-cooled VW Beetle platform is. It’s moved millions of people around as basic transportation, been the basis for countless kit cars, and just about everything in between. While it doesn’t use… more»
