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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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56k Mile 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEC
The Mercedes-Benz C126 coupe is one of the more classic designs to emerge from the company over the last few decades, and it’s still immensely appealing today. Values have fluctuated, with pristine examples selling for very real money, along… more»
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Bay Window Transporter: 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Pickup
This 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 is a rare pickup-bodied example with the novel fold-down sides that surround a flat-bed loading bed behind the single cab. A different take on the classic VW Bus design, these pickups are a rare… more»
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Turbo Beater: 1981 Porsche 930
This 1981 Porsche 930 was discovered in a state of condition that’s unusual for one of the more collectible air-cooled Porsches made in the last few decades. It’s clearly been used, and likely someone’s forgotten track toy, based on… more»
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Barn Find Oval Window: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
It’s amazing how many places desirable collector cars can be found, hidden away. You’d be forgiven if you thought they were just in dense urban population zones, like Los Angeles or New York. But the truth is, barn finds… more»
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Rapid Survivor: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
This 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo is a spotless survivor that is owned by a true enthusiast. It is a prize-winning vehicle, and it appears that it might even count a famous name amongst its previous owners. The current owner… more»
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Hallo Vrienden! 1967 Goggomobil Panel
If you speak Dutch, you know that “hallo vrienden” means “hello friends” in English, and this rather rare Goggomobil is for sale here on classic-trader in Terborg, Netherlands. Read on to learn more! (thanks to reader Jeff for the… more»
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Aircooled Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Westfalia
Earlier this week, I wrote about a project Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, which is one of the most fabled vehicles of its type. It’s successor, the Volkswagen Vanagon (T3), offers many of the same qualities in a slightly more… more»
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1965 Mercedes 300SE Cabriolet Conversion?
Oof – you hate to be the guy that paid full retail for what he thought was a genuine Mercedes 300SE convertible, only to find out the title claims it was originally a coupe. The seller is pulling the… more»
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Fast Hauling Pair: Rare BMW M5 Touring Wagons
When it comes to forbidden fruit, few vehicles get European car enthusiasts more excited than a wagon version of a high-performance model line. This listing is for a pair of E34-chassis BMW M5s, a model that was never imported… more»
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Panel Project: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
As one of the most popular vehicles of its type, it is hard to find an affordable specimen of Volkswagen’s Type 2 Bus that doesn’t require a full-blown restoration. This running and driving 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus that… more»
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32 Years Stored: 1971 Porsche 914
This 1971 Porsche 914 was purchased as a running project but hasn’t been touched since the seller brought it home 15 years ago. Prior to that, it had been stored for 17 years, making this yellow 914 a bit… more»
