If you were going to take a safari, where would you go? I’d go somewhere warm and dry, but the person who took this 1973 VW Safari—I mean, “Thing,” for the US market—has chosen another path, a leafy abode… more»
German Classic Cars
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean 1978 Porsche 928
Once upon a time, Porsche was struggling. The 911 wasn’t selling as well as they’d hoped, and they needed a replacement. This actually happened a few times throughout the history of Porsche, but perhaps one of the most famous… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Few vehicles in automotive history can be considered truly legendary. The Ford Model T was one, and the Volkswagen Beetle was another. Both cars rolled off the line in enormous numbers, providing affordable transport for the masses. This 1967… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
356 Alternative: 1951 Devin Roadster
For anyone who has ever participated in amateur racing, whether as part of a track day at a local road course or via an SCCA group that hosts autocrossing events, you know that the range of hardware that competes… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Triple White Wolfsburg: 1987 Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet
It was just a few days ago that we featured a clean, early Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet, and here we are with yet another one. That car appeared to be a low mileage survivor but the seller was challenged to… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Fiberglass Mystery: 1970 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
This is the time to put your fiberglass and / or dune buggy knowledge to good use: just what the heck is this thing? Obviously, it’s a dune buggy with Volkswagen mechanicals and almost certainly built on a VW… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Nicole Auto Conversion: 1986 BMW Alpina C2 2.5
In the world of old-school BMWs, the Alpina badge represents an exceedingly desirable specimen. Similar to Mercedes-Benz with AMG and Porsche’s relationship with RUF, the Alpina namesake was effectively as close as you could get to a factory-backed tuner… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Genuine Miles? 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible
One of the hardest pills to swallow if you’re listing an older vehicle for sale is knowing whether or not to claim the mileage as true. Any number of Carfax reports spout inaccurate date due to clerical errors at… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Clean Survivor: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Let’s say you decide your life can’t go on without a mint 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Well, here’s your car, on eBay in Troy, Michigan. It’s as nice an example as you’re going to find of this diesel-powered juggernaut, a… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
47K Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
When we see an elusive turbocharged Porsche 924 for sale, it is almost always in non-running condition. The shame of it is that these were fairly over-built cars, let down by owners who didn’t follow the owner’s manual recommendations… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Porsche 911T
It’s rare to find an air-cooled Porsche 911 in good shape being offered with no reserve, but that’s what we appear to have here with this long-hood 911T. The seller claims it benefits from a recent refurbishment that included… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare “Adenauer” Model: 1958 Mercedes 300d
Show of hands if you’ve ever heard of a Mercedes “Adenauer”, in this case, a 1958 model 300d. It’s a full-size luxury car named for western Germany’s first Chancellor Konrad Adenauer (1949-1963). I can honestly say that not only… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
All Original Survivor? 1969 BMW 1600
The BMW Neue Klasse of sport sedans was a revelation when introduced, offering sharp handling and respectable acceleration out of limited displacement. While we tend to gravitate towards the 2002 and E9 coupes as the darlings of this era,… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Signal Red Survivor: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 convertible is a model familiar to most enthusiasts, and is one of the cheaper entry points into the classic car hobby. However, there is a very fine line between owning a car that is simply a… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Almost Mint: 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
This 1978 Porsche 911 Targa is said to have under 50,000 original miles and features a somewhat rare shade of paint known as Anthracite Grey over black leather. The seller reports it has been maintained to a high standard… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Starter Classic: 1979 BMW 320i
Many of us bore witness to certain vehicles riding a big wave when the pandemic hit in 2020, carried to new heights by a lethal combination of online auctions and boredom. The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series was one such model,… more»
