What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»
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Donated Collector Car: 1998 BMW M3
You know me: I love donated vehicles, mostly because it’s amazing what gems get discarded by generous owners or overwhelmed heirs tasked with settling an estate. However it happens, you can strike gold with some of these donation lots,… more»
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Well Documented: 1986 Porsche 944
Almost all of us want to find the best price possible for a collector or hobby vehicles – it’s common sense. However, there are occasions for paying top dollar or at least market rate when a car appears to… more»
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Parked for 10 Years: 1978 Porsche 911
Because I’m a sucker for a good “car discovery” story, I’m taken with the tale behind this 1978 Porsche 911 that popped up on Facebook a few days ago. The owner claims he used to drive this 911 every… more»
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BF Auction: 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo Project
If you’re ready to go racing—or build something that could—this 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo might be the project you’ve been looking for. It’s a full-blown race chassis with extensive carbon fiber upgrades, and while the engine and transmission are… more»
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Garage Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The ubiquitous Volkswagen Beetle is another one of those cars that is eminently available, which can work against sellers hoping for a quick transaction. There’s always a car out there, maybe even in your neighborhood, so there’s little sense… more»
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Slantnose Turbo Kit: 1986 Porsche 911
There’s a lot going on here, but let’s start with the basics: this is a European-market 1986 Porsche 911, which translates into it instantly being a bit more desirable than a U.S. model. It’s undergone a typical slantnose conversion;… more»
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The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star
The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»
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Rare in Green: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo
When it comes to Porsche 911s, the 911 Turbo is the top banana. In fact, among automotive investments you can make, it’s probably one of the best ones in terms of ROI and never-ending appreciation. These were borderline supercars… more»
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Baby Corvettes: Pair of 1969 Opel GTs
If you were a fan of German-built Opel automobiles in the 1960s and 1970s, you had to look no further than you local Buick dealer to buy one. That’s because GM owned Opel in those days and Buick needed… more»
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Partially Restored E9: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the prettier cars made by the German marque, and when equipped with three pedals and the 3.0L engine, it’s still a fairly pricey acquisition. While prices have begun to tumble a bit… more»
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Garage Kept Driver: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
For a few days every month, I convince myself that I need a front-engined Porsche. It could be a 928, or a 968, and in today’s case, a 944. This usually follows a chance encounter with a 911 listing… more»
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E21 “Topcabriolet”: 1978 BMW Baur
Coming to us from Hickory, North Carolina is this rare Baur E21 “topcabriolet”, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $14,500. Thanks to Vibhic for the tip! Karosserie Baur was founded in the early 1900s, building specialty bodies for a… more»
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Cosworth Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is getting deep into a project and then seeing an example that looks like a potentially better deal. This has happened a few times over the years to me, and… more»
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No Reserve! 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
Behold – the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz R107: the 560 SL, this one minted in 1987, available here on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached $9000 and the car is located in Conway, South Carolina. Said to be… more»
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Irish Green Long-Hood: 1969 Porsche 912
If you patronize a local repair shop, you have likely encountered some delays as of late, either due to supply chain issues, lack of personnel, or both. The seller of this 1969 Porsche 912 mentions a 3-month delay in… more»
