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1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Barn Find!

Hard to believe, but this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster has somehow gone less than 15,000 miles since new and remained hidden away in a private collection in Indiana for years. It has been repainted, but the original colors are… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1961 Porsche 356

This 1961 Porsche 356 is an assortment of parts at the moment, parked in one of the neatest backyards I’ve ever seen. It comes with a Volkswagen pan and engine, leaving you with a correct all-metal 356 body riding… more»

Rescued And Running: 1971 VW Beetle

It’s no surprise that people toss away perfectly good cars on a daily basis. I know this for a fact, as I’ve now rescued three vehicles from junkyards, and while all of the vehicles had some needs, two of… more»

Incredible Garage Find: 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

There are certain cars that practically never leave the sight of the greater collector car community. In other words, they are so significant, that even when not for sale, the marque’s enthusiasts can tell you where that car is… more»

Cheap Thrills? $1,000 1973 VW Dune Buggy

I remember when dune buggies were all the rage. I  marveled at how easy it was to disassemble a VW Bug and go through the motions of swapping the body. In reality, reading about it was a lot easier… more»

Hot Rodded 1968 Porsche 912

The seller of this 1968 Porsche 912 mentions that it’s not the car for you if you’re looking for a perfectly preserved air-cooled Porsche, but there’s still a lot going for it that should make it a straight-forward project… more»

Dakar Yellow Survivor: 1995 BMW M3

I’ve made little secret of my love for the BMW E36 M3, having now owned two of them with my latest acquisition last summer. This example is the car I’d like to own, as it’s the same year as… more»

Big Coupe Driver: 1987 BMW 635CSI

This 1987 BMW 635CSI is an attractive example of BMW’s premier grand touring coupe, with just under 100,000 miles and lots of spare parts included. It also has some visual enhancements that may indicate this is a European-market specimen,… more»

No Reserve Westy: 1978 Volkswagen Bus

This 1978 Volkswagen Bus is genuine Westfalia model with the pop-top camper roof and the complete assortment of cooking and lounging equipment inside. The exterior is rough in places and cosmetics are definitely a priority for the next owner,… more»

Flat-Six Survivor: 1970 Porsche 914-6

Here’s a car you don’t often see on craigslist: a highly original Porsche 914-6, un-altered except for one repaint in its factory colors. If you haven’t noticed, the six-cylinder 914s have been enjoying a solid rise in values as… more»

Rare Factory Option: 1963 Porsche 356B Super-90

The Porsche 356B is one of the most desirable vehicles to have ever rolled out of the German company’s factory. Good examples are almost certainly more desirable and highly-sought today than when they were new. This 1963 356B Super-90… more»

Daily Driven: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle

Owning a desirable classic that you can use as a practical daily driver is a great experience, and that is what the owner of this 1959 VW Beetle has been able to do. The car came to the US… more»

Nevada Barn Find: 1968 Porsche 912

The seller claims this 1968 Porsche 912 has been sitting in a building out in the Nevada desert since 1986, and its highly original condition would certainly seem to lend itself to that. The Porsche is missing its original… more»

The One And Only: 1994 Benzillac Convertible!

I recently heard the term “meatball sundae” to describe two things that are great on their own, but unappetizing when mixed together. I think today’s car qualifies. Find this unholy mashup here on craigslist in Portland, Oregon. “Benzillac” sounds like… more»

Owned Since 1973: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

When I am looking for a classic car, one of the most promising attributes that I tend to look for is to find one that has been the subject of long-term ownership by one individual. That is precisely what… more»

Pop-Top Camper: 1980 VW Vanagon Westfalia

There are a lot of different vehicle listings that fly trough the transom here at Barn Finds but this is the first VW Vanagon that I have encountered. Specifically, this is a 1980 Westphalia camper edition with a pop-top…. more»

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