As the resident BMW fanatic (though that’s slowly changing – I seem to be obsessed with 4×4 Isuzus as of late), the name Alpina is synonymous with high performance, limited production BMWs that remain coveted for seemingly the entire… more»
German Classic Cars
Wankel Project: 1972 NSU Ro 80
It’ll take a very dedicated aficionado to take on the restoration of this 1972 NSU Ro 80. It has been sitting undriven for years, according to the seller who has it listed here on eBay. It’s located in Cleveland,… more»
V For Vandetta: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1973 Volkswagen Beetle kit car, otherwise known as “Vandetta,” is one of the better examples of a period custom that I can recall seeing. While there are plenty of Beetle-based hack jobs that do little to improve upon… more»
Ran When Parked: 1971 Porsche 911
This 1971 Porsche 911 remains in respectable condition despite spending the last few decades under layers of thick blankets. According to the seller, the longtime second owner acquired the 911 in 1972, not long after it was sold new…. more»
Whale Tail Survivor: 1980 Porsche 911
This 1980 Porsche 911 was a one-owner car until 2013 when the seller took possession of it, and it has clearly led a careful existence since new. The 911 appears to wear nicely preserved Iris Blue paint paired with… more»
Short Wheelbase Cabrio: 1980 Mercedes 280GE
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE is a great throwback to the lighter side of the Mercedes G-Class line-up, offering the comfort of a hardtop and the option to drop the soft top in nicer weather. Think of it as an… more»
Fresh Out Of Storage: 1973 Porsche 911 Targa
This 1973 Porsche 911 Targa is a desirable “long-hood” model that recently emerged from long-term storage. The early 911s will likely always be the most desirable air-cooleds, and while Targas may not be near the top of the food… more»
Manual Diesel Sedan: 1970 Mercedes 220D
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220D is said to have been with the original owner up until last year when the seller snagged it out of a barn in upstate New York. According to him, the Mercedes was restored 15 years… more»
Rough But Worthy: 1973 Porsche 911T
We had a different 911 slotted for this post that sold before we could get to it, and it was an entertaining specimen loaded with rust in all the worst places. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Montana D. who… more»
Original Kremer Road Car: 1984 Porsche 930
The Kremer name has been synonymous with Porsches since their inception – literally – as the brothers that founded the company have been involved with the company in one way or another since they could drive. Whether offering high-performance… more»
Plenty Of Parts: 1973 Opel GT
Some show cars and styling exercises that are produced by car manufacturers are destined to remain little more than concepts, while some eventually see the light of day as production cars. The Opel GT fits into the latter category…. more»
BF AUCTION: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
UPDATE – After receiving a few questions about the year, Ernie double checked the car’s title and it turns out it’s a 1990! Sorry for the confusion. Reader Ernie M has tasked us with finding new homes for a… more»
30,000 Original Miles: 1969 Porsche 911T
While we traditionally stay away from restored cars, this 30,000 mile 1969 Porsche 911T is such a pleasingly correct example that we had to share it. The car is described as already being an impressive survivor before it had… more»
High Mileage Driver: 1988 BMW M3
This 1988 BMW M3 may have mileage that is approaching 300,000, but that’s not stopping bidders from pushing the bid total up to almost $30,000. While the rapid rise in value for the E30 chassis M3s has been well… more»
Bought New in Netherlands: 1959 VW Beetle
This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is a very nicely preserved example with a great history, having been purchased new in the Netherlands and shipped to the United States. The seller claims it remains in original condition with just over 100,000… more»
















