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Barn Benz: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S

This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S represents the W108/W109 chassis sedans, and is represents one of the more ideal blends of style and size in Mercedes’ vintage lineup. The car is loved by enthusiasts for its handsome looks and robust engines,… more»

One Family Owned: 1966 Porsche 912

One of the more challenging vehicles to sell has to be one that’s been in your family for eons. This 1966 Porsche 912 was purchased new by the seller’s father in California and has been with the family ever… more»

“Original” 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Though we all know the Karmann Ghia as a Volkswagen, Karmann was responsible for both the idea of a sporty VW and its design, with VW a reluctant participant. VW had trouble finding an owner/operator after WWII – the… more»

Turnkey Camper: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia

A few years ago, when a good portion of the country assumed we’d never use air travel again, the van life movement truly took off. While the rush to acquire some sort of camping rig has cooled a bit,… more»

Black Beauty: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

There was a time when I spied a car like this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC I’d think, “Who needs to know anything about it, it’s fantastic looking”. Well, times change and so much for skin-deep thoughts. These are fine… more»

20K Original Miles: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E

The W124 generation Mercedes-Benz is perhaps one of the best luxury cars ever built and today it remains an accessible classic that you can use like any other daily driver. The car shown here is a lovely 1991 300E… more»

Time Capsule Cabrio: 1964 Porsche 356

Do you ever feel like it’s been ages since you’ve seen a particular vehicle offered up as a project? It’s almost as if the market runs out of projects, with every viable runner snatched up and under restoration. There… more»

Valuable Wreck: 1995 Porsche 911

The 993 chassis Porsche 911 Carrera remains one of the most sought after generations of the classic air-cooled sports car. And perhaps there is no clearer indication of this than in seeing a wreck such as this one commanding… more»

A Rust Free 914? 1971 Porsche 914

Even the best of us has a weakness.  Be it an addiction, a behavior, or a handicap of some sort, sometimes that weakness can be debilitating.  For Porsche’s diminutive 914, that weakness is rust.  Corrosion is common in floor… more»

Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar

Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of.  For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»

Super 90 Barn Find: 1961 Porsche 356B

A few years ago, a barn find Porsche 356 with a numbers-matching Super 90 engine would have been subject to an absolutely insane bidding war. These days, the market has settled down to more reasonable levels wherein a car… more»

Factory Wide Body: 1988 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

In most circumstances, being a poser is never a good thing. But for some well-heeled Porsche owners, looking like a turbocharged 911 without actually having the raucous motor in the hindquarters made for a very desirable upgrade that few… more»

One Owner Example: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

There are numerous vehicles on the market today that are available in wide supply, which tends to indicate two things: one, the manufacturer made a lot of that model, which will always hold down values, and two, you can… more»

Split Window Driver: 1967 Volkswagen Bus

I just watched a video where a 21-window Volkswagen Samba was removed from the woods in pieces, a result of having been left exposed to New Hampshire winters for many decades. The point in watching was that these old… more»

Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations

‎ If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»

Move Forces Sale: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

The seller of this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SL “Pagoda” hasn’t even taken the “Sold” sticker out of the windshield before deciding it’s time to move it along. In his defense, there’s a pending move on his radar screen and the… more»

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