German Classic Cars

Fake Rust: 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica

This 1957 Porsche Speedster replica by Classic Motor Carriages features a number of custom tweaks to create a vintage look that some might refer to as “patina.” All kidding aside, the trend of purposefully making your vehicle look like… more»

Swiss Hockey Team Bus: 1961 Mercedes 0321H

This vintage Mercedes-Benz 0321H bus is a rare sight here in the U.S., especially as a fully-equipped motorcoach that hasn’t been languishing in a forgotten backyard and occupied by chickens. These high-zoot buses occasionally pop up for sale and… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Opel Deluxe GT

The Opel GT remained in production from late 1968 until 1973. During that time, somewhere around 70,564 cars found their way into the USA for sale through Buick dealerships. Unfortunately, attrition rates for these little cars proved to be… more»

Ultimate Driving Machine: 1988 BMW M3

If ever a car deserved to wear the badge of “Giant Killer,” then the BMW E30 M3 could wear that badge both rightly, and proudly. In world motorsport competition, this is a car that was able to take on… more»

Nicest One Left? 1986 Porsche 944

Saying that a particular example of a car is the nicest one left is nothing if not a pretty bold call. This particular 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo presents beautifully, and the deeper you delve into this car, the more… more»

Family Owned Survivor: 1970 VW Beetle Convertible

Normally, I don’t give aircooled Bugs much of a look given the wide variety available at any point in time, but this 1970 Beetle convertible seemed worthy of a post. You see, it’s a bit of a survivor, which… more»

Time Capsule? 1974 Porsche 911

This 1974 Porsche 911 is described by the seller as a time capsule with less than 50,000 original miles and many factory details still intact. It wears a fairly rare shade of paint know as Salmon Metallic, which thankfully… more»

Final Assembly Required: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC could be a good project for the DIYer in the room as it’s had some exploratory work performed to assess whether it’s a good candidate for a rebuild, but the engine remains in pieces. These… more»

READER AD: 1988 BMW 325ix Coupe

BMW’s E30 generation of 3-Series sports cars is quickly on the rise with enthusiasts looking for a fun to drive classic. You really can’t go wrong with one, they are lightweight, well balanced, and really well built. While M3s… more»

What Happened?! Porsche 914 Conversion

Go ahead, search for the words “Marco” and “Porsche 914” and tell me what you find. I’ll wait. I’m tempted to believe this total oddball of a kit car is a one-off creation built by a guy named Marco,… more»

Black Plate 1969 Opel GT Barn Find

This 1969 Opel GT is a black plate California car that had been barn stored for 33 years. The car was laid up by the seller’s neighbor’s father, and after said neighbors planned a move out-of-state, the seller acquired… more»

Life Car: 26K Mile 1975 Mercedes 240D

This 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240D is far from the most collectible Mercedes out there, but with just 26,000 original miles and seemingly spotless condition, it may be one of the best ones out there. These W114/W115 sedans can just as… more»

Parked Since ’78: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii

Of the BMW “02” series of vehicles, the 2002 Tii probably only ranks second in desirability to the 2002 Turbo. However, finding a good Tii project car today is exceptionally difficult, but that seems to have changed with this… more»

Microcar Package: Three 1959 Lloyd 600s

I can picture a car hauler heading down the freeway loaded with three 1959 Lloyd 600 microcars all in a row. At around 11-feet in length each, it wouldn’t have to be that big of a trailer but it… more»

Mid-Engined Driver: 1976 Porsche 914

This 1976 Porsche 914 is for sale out of a collection of survivor-type vehicles, and the seller claims it’s a three-owner car that’s never been restored. The 914 is powered by the later (and preferred) 2.0L engine, and shows… more»

Black Plate 1969 Porsche 912

This 1969 Porsche 912 is a pretty California survivor with original (and rare) Olive Green paint. It is a California black plate car that resided with just one owner until his passing in 2018. The build sheet reads like… more»

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