In the not-so-distant past, American car buyers adored station wagons. In most cases, station wagons provided extra practicality without affecting driving dynamics. However, coming across a wagon with a manual transmission isn’t an easy task, which makes this 1989… more»
German Classic Cars
Drop Top Rarity: 1971 BMW 1602 Convertible
If you’re a fan of BMW’s classic 2002, you have likely found the idea of a convertible version appealing at one point or another. Sadly, BMW didn’t officially import a drop-top version of its classic two-door sedan, and… more»
Paint to Sample Survivor: 1975 Porsche 914
This 1975 Porsche 914 is a nicely preserved example that the seller claims is made rarer by its “Code 99” paint tag, which translates to the car being a paint to sample model. Typically, this indicates the original buyer… more»
Anything Left? 1969 Porsche 911 Targa
If you aren’t familiar with The Ship of Theseus or the sorities paradox, it is a fascinating philosophical question about the originality of an object. It is especially interesting with regard to restoring classic cars. When you replace parts… more»
Junkyard Find: BMW-Powered 1988 Mercedes Hartge F1
As someone who routinely rescues rare vehicles out of junkyards, finding a car like this is on a whole other level. This may look like your bread-and-butter W124-chassis Mercedes-Benz 300E, but it’s actually a completely bonkers one-off built by… more»
Major Project: 1968 Porsche 912
There are plenty of people who harbor dreams of owning a classic Porsche but find the costs too prohibitive, That is where cars like this 1968 Porsche 912 can fit into the equation. This one has rust and accident… more»
Turbo Diesel Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
This 1981 Mercedes 300SD is awaiting a new owner and is currently in Oakdale California. Showing 342,889 miles on the clock, this “{tank of a sedan” is offered here on eBay with a $1,500 Buy It Now price. Powering the… more»
No Reserve Project: 1967 Porsche 912
I rarely say this about Porsches any more, but this 1967 912 looks like a decent deal as a no-reserve example that isn’t a total rot bucket. The 912 is a California car that does still run, although the… more»
Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16
Some classic cars have names that roll easily and almost seductively off the tongue, while others have been blessed with names that roll off the tongue like, well…a brick. The Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 Cosworth undoubtedly fits into the… more»
Under 50K Miles: 1957 Porsche Speedster
This 1957 Porsche Speedster is a low-mileage specimen that’s enjoyed a colorful history at the hands of amateur racers and Porsche collectors alike. It’s lacking several key original details, such as its matching-numbers engine, but the clear lineage of… more»
Sweet Survivor: 1966 Porsche 912
This 1966 Porsche 912 is said to be a California survivor that remains highly original and is accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Though the listing doesn’t confirm whether the paint is original, many other details seem to… more»
Rare Sportline Edition: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E
The W124 chassis Mercedes-Benz is one of the best sedans the company has made, a thoroughly competent package that was built for long highway drives. Featuring the venerable “bank vault” sensation when you close the doors and an inline-six… more»
Ultimate Driving Machine: 1989 BMW 325i Touring
I’m sure I’ll always have a soft spot for station wagons. My high school (and beyond) car was a 1992 Honda Accord wagon. While of the same era, the only common ground between my Honda and this 1989 BMW… more»
Numbers Matching Tii: 1973 BMW 2002
This 1973 BMW 2002 Tii is a nicely preserved example that remains highly original despite a repaint from its original Sahara paint job to the current red finish. The car is not only numbers-matching, but it also retains what… more»
Stored For 30 Years: 1972 Bradley GT Kit Car
Here’s a nicely preserved example of a popular kit car that the seller claims was a barn find that had been stored for 30 years. Now looking quite fresh and in better condition than many of these VW Beetle-based… more»
















