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Super Sedan Project: 1967 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 V8

Despite its haggard condition, this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 still looks incredibly stately sitting on its deflated suspension with flat tires and faded paint. The seller notes it is a project that never got off the ground, and one… more»

Ready to Drive: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon

Mercedes-Benz’s W123 chassis has a reputation for being dependable, especially when equipped with a diesel engine. This is especially impressive when you consider the fact that the OM617 engine found in vehicles like this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon available… more»

Factory Manual? 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E Sportline

When I was first gaining interest in cars, there was a Mercedes-Benz 190E that a handful of my friends took turns owning. This wasn’t a perfect 190E by any means, but it looked good, had plenty of character and… more»

EV Conversion: 1974 Porsche 914

Battery-powered vehicles have been around for well over 100 years, it’s not a new phenomenon. I would argue that it’s also not a flash-in-the-pan feel-good exercise for folks often labeled as tree-huggers or any such nonsense. They really are… more»

Clown Shoe: 1-Of-41 1999 BMW M Coupe

When it was new, BMW’s M Coupe did not sell in high numbers due to its somewhat polarizing exterior design. However, as time went on, the sports car became renowned among enthusiasts due to its remarkable driving dynamics, and… more»

BF Classifieds – 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 sedan is a handsome driver that is said to be in solid mechanical condition and ready to drive across Canada tomorrow, should the next owner feel so adventurous. And why wouldn’t you? These are incredibly… more»

Spare Engine Included! 1975 BMW 2002

At first blush, I thought hmmm, a BMW, I don’t come across one of those every day. Doing some research, the Bavarian brand does make a reasonable showing here on Barn Finds, certainly not like a Mustang, Camaro or… more»

Square Tail Light Euro Car: 1975 BMW 2002

When we talk about European-market examples of popular U.S. models, the conversation around BMW 2002s almost always focuses on the round-light cars. I’m not sure why, other than those cars are already more collectible than the later square-light models,… more»

Barn Find Homologation Car: 1990 BMW M3

Few cars represent the Radwood era of automotive enthusiasts better than the classic E30 M3. It’s been well documented how the car seemingly leapt from cheap project car to instant collectible in a very short time span, and today,… more»

Formula Vee Race Car: 1971 Caldwell FV

Let’s look at something a bit out of the ordinary, how about an open-wheeled race car? No, it’s not a Formula 1 or Indy type, it’s a bit less ambitious than that but it is a very interesting perspective… more»

JDM Import: 1987 BMW 320i

BMW’s second-generation 3 Series, known as the E30 chassis, has undoubtedly become one of the most popular vehicles from its era. As high-quality examples of the E30 quickly become a rarity, it is no surprise that the once-affordable and… more»

Black-Plate Bug: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Some say that an original Beetle is the most recognizable car in the world. Even young children know one when they see one! This beige 1967 “De Luxe”example is up for sale right now, here on craigslist, from sunny… more»

Cheap PCA Entry: 1985 Porsche 944

A few days ago, I was convinced a Porsche 944 was going to become my next project car. After all, it hails from the era of Radwood-friendly vehicles that I love so much, and for the moment, they are… more»

Rare Pair: Two 1973 Volkswagen Sports Bugs

There were numerous special edition Volkswagen Beetles made over the years, and most all of them were cosmetic-only in nature. There was one model, however, that stands apart for the improvements VW offered when they released it, and that’s… more»

Sweet Single Cab: 1954 Volkswagen Pickup

This rare single-cab pickup bodied Volkswagen Type 1 is a nearly complete restoration project that the seller isn’t going to see through to completion. Though details aren’t offered as to why the restoration stalled, the VW is finished to… more»

Turbo Diesel Limo: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D

If you want to make your net worth known in as understated a manner as possible, a Mercedes-Benz W123 limousine might be just the ticket. This one was delivered to its U.S. owners early on in the car’s history… more»

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