European market specification cars are generally more desirable across the board, thanks to more powerful engines, less restrictive emissions equipment, and cosmetic details that allow the original design to shine through before the safety nerds at the NHTSA got… more»
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Needs Nothing: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
It is as good as it gets! A Mercedes-Benz 560 SL was a true top dog entry in the personal luxury segment back in 1988, and as a testament to M-B’s quality and engineering, this 32-year-old example still is…. more»
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Baby E30 M3: 1990 BMW 320is
The E30-chassis BMW 320is is one of the more interesting footnotes (or chapters) of the fabled platform, offered only in Italy and Portugal as a means of building a true sports sedan that also effectively beat a taxing structure… more»
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Found in the Forest: 1967 Volkswagen Westfalia
This 1967 Volkswagen Bus Westfalia Camper is a pleasingly intact original example, supposedly found hiding in the Oregon forest by the seller who then proceeded to nurture it back to running and driving condition without going thru with a… more»
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The Other German Car: 1957 Borgward Isabella
If you were looking for a project and had your heart set on one of German origin, the typical prospects would be an Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Volkswagen. But if you went down the path less traveled, you could… more»
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Air Jordan’s S-Class: 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600
Celebrity owned vehicles has been used as a means to move inventory seemingly as long as used car dealers have existed, but some examples justifiably command a higher price than others. This 1996 Mercedes-Benz S600 coupe was owned by… more»
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Weekend Fun! 1962 Volkswagen Glitterbug
Remember the dune buggy craze of the 1960s? If you do, you’re bound to also remember the Meyers Manx. They were complete fiberglass dune buggies based on a shortened VW Beetle frame. The Glitterbug was similar in nature but… more»
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Red Carpet: 1980 Porsche 911 SC Weissach Edition
This 1980 Porsche 911 is a rare Weissach Edition, believed to be one of just 400 examples made, and one of 200 to wear black metallic paint. This is a unique opportunity to get into a desirable air-cooled model… more»
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Rare Sport Package: 1980 BMW 320is
This stunning 1980 BMW 320is is actually my personal car and it’s being sold to make room for another purchase. This BMW came from the factory with the rare and desirable “S” package. This car has been well cared… more»
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Rare Color: Togo Brown 1964 Porsche 356C
OK, so hardly a barn find but very worthy of review none the less. Last week, we covered this 1971 Porsche 911T, the 911 having been introduced in 1964 and still going strong today. The 911 is such a… more»
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Garage Find: 1990 BMW E30 M3
The BMW E30 generation M3 has been making a lot of noise in the news lately, with several ultra-low mileage examples fetching well into the six figures at auction. Having one or two go for this kind of money… more»
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Unrestored Wagon: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Does anybody remember that TV commercial from 10 or so years ago where at the beginning the actor says: “Opulence, I has it.” It’s probably more fitting when this car was new in 1979 than today, but that’s the… more»
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Factory A/C Equipped? 1971 Porsche 911T
A Porsche 911 normally wouldn’t find its way onto Barn Finds unless it was, truly, a barn find. And the condition of one as nice as this 1971 example would probably exempt it too. What sets this Porsche apart… more»
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Unburst Bubble: 1956 BMW Isetta 300
It is hard to compare BMW’s M3 and M5 barnstormers to this little Isetta 300, but both were produced by the same company. Admittedly, there are many decades of development and evolution between these models, but they all share… more»
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Abandoned Supercar? Dusty Porsche Carrera GT
This is certainly a sight you don’t see often: an abandoned Porsche Carrera GT, left like any other forgotten paperweight in a former Ferrari and Maserati dealership in southern mainland China. The Porsche is one two supercars left in… more»
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Sport Luxury: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC
When a classic car undergoes a color change, sometimes the results can be less than impressive. That is hardly the case with this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC because the transformation couldn’t be more dramatic. When you combine the color… more»
