Over the last few years, we have seen a roller coaster of classic car values. There were some vehicles that shocked me when I saw the prices they were commanding, and the E21-chassis BMW 3-Series is one of those… more»
German Classic Cars
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Champagne Long Roof: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The W123 series Mercedes-Benz remains one of the most recognizable classics of the modern era, with its handsome styling and ridiculously overbuilt qualities. The wagon body has long been a favorite of anyone who enjoys a good “long roof”… more»
May 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dry Stored Stage 2: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
While prices for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsche automobiles are approaching those of used Learjets, Porsche made a lot of other Porsches that have seen their share of attention as collectibles in the past decade. One of the more… more»
May 9, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Slick Top: 1978 Porsche 911SC
There’s a mild obsession in some car communities over the term, “slick top.” As you might deduct, this is in reference to the fact that the car does not have a sunroof, and of course, there’s all sorts of… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Desert Find: 1968 Opel Kadett Wagon
The seller pulled this 1968 Opel Kadett Wagon out of the Arizona desert where it had reportedly been its whole life until being moved to the great state of Virginia. Despite the burnt and faded paint (just think what… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
A Beetle, Only Super: All-Original 1973 VW
Want a classic VW that you don’t have to shift yourself? This 1973 VW Super Beetle might be the car to cruise around wherever you live. You’ll find it here on craigslist for an asking price of $15,500. It… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Baja Champion Edition: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
Here’s a special edition I have legitimately never heard of before today: a Baja Champion edition Volkswagen Beetle, apparently sold to commemorate the company’s successes in Baja off-road racing in the late 60s and early 70s. The package is… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Gold G-Body: 1983 Porsche 911SC
We saw this 1983 Porsche 911SC a few weeks back, and it’s here again with new photos and a fairly active auction at the moment. Will it reach reserve this time and find a new owner? Time will tell…. more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Clean E28: 1984 BMW 528e
Can you appreciate a car simply because it’s honest and clean, even if it doesn’t necessarily yield a memorable driving experience? The older BMW 5-Series is a terrific example of this phenomenon, as these are entirely pleasant vehicles that… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Dolphin Gray Project: 1964 Porsche 356 C
The Porsche 356 is one of the more instantly recognizable sports cars ever made. It maintains a significant place in history as Porsche’s first major entry into the global sports car market, spawning multiple high-performance variants that today are… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Over 500k Miles: 1988 BMW M3
When it comes to high mileage classic cars, I am a major fan of vintage machines that have racked up big miles. After all, if you buy a driver’s car, isn’t it meant to be driven? The BMW E30… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Alpine White Survivor: 1987 BMW 325is
As someone who owns this car’s near identical twin, it immediately caught my eye. This is a 1987 BMW 325is and it features the desirable sport package that is the option box you want to see checked on any… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Rotary: 1968 NSU Ro 80
It is easy for some cars to claim the crown of the most advanced or radical car of the 20th Century, such was the rapid rate of vehicle development during the first one hundred years of passenger car production…. more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bubble Car: 1958 BMW Isetta Moto Coupé Deluxe
The Isetta was an unusual microcar built mostly by BMW in the 1950s. Designed in Italy, the egg-shaped automobile was produced under license in a variety of countries, including Germany. It became known as the “bubble car” for its… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Final Year Model: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The R107-series Mercedes-Benz remains an attainable classic by all accounts, and you can get into a very nice example for reasonable money (at least compared to the bulk of the classic car marketplace at the moment.) While there was… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Can It Be Saved? 1962 DKW Junior Deluxe
The 1950s were awash in three-cylinder cars. For instance, the Wartburg 311 hid a 0.9 liter in-line three in its engine compartment. Ditto several contemporaneous Saabs. The Berkeley SE492 of course. The Polish FSO Syrena. And over in Germany,… more»
