We’ve featured more than a few vehicles from this seller, who seems to specialize in finding barn find cars and motorcycles, or forgotten examples that have been languishing in one collection or another. It’s entirely possible he’s responsible for… more»
German Classic Cars
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Build It Your Way: 1957 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
This 1957 Porsche 356 Cabriolet looks to have loads of potential as a project-grade example that comes with the parts needed to put it back together. The seller notes he is listing it on behalf of the son of… more»
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Like New Coupe: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
This pretty 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC is a stock survivor that has under 80,000 miles from new. It is a California vehicle that is claimed to have original paint, and the body panels appear laser-straight across all surfaces. The seller… more»
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Mechanically Refreshed: 1986 Porsche 911
This 1986 Porsche 911 is going cheaply at the moment, but there are four days left for bidders to clear the reserve price. While there’s little doubt the price will clear the reserve with ease, it’s still surprising to… more»
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9k Mile Red Beauty: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW’s 02 Series was available in a variety of exterior paint colors, with the company offering various bright and eye-catching colors for the sporty coupe. This past September, I wrote about an Inka Orange 2002 that was a major… more»
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Project Westy: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia
Volkswagen’s Vanagons are undoubtedly popular vehicles, thanks to their unmistakable looks and practicality. This 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia is a rather extensive project that was stationary for the past 14 years, but it is available here on eBay for… more»
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Rare Garage Find: 1939 Adler Trumpf Junior
In the 1930s Adler was among Germany’s “Big 3” automakers along with BMW and Opel. Beginning in the early 1900’s they produced a myriad number of automobile models, motorcycles and even bicycles. By the time the roaring ’20s rolled… more»
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Cheap Super Sedan: 1979 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9
Few numbers have had as much of an impact on the world of executive transport as 6.9. This, of course, refers to the Mercedes factory hot-rod that could haul your friends, family, or no one and absolutely shame almost… more»
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Bubble Find: Like-New 1997 BMW 740i
This 1997 BMW 740i in Gogolin Slaski, Poland is currently sealed in its own plastic bubble, where it has been isolated from pollutants and anything else that might damage it. After spending the past few decades of being protected… more»
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$11K in Maintenance: 1988 BMW M5
This 1988 BMW M5 is a one the more iconic sports sedans ever made, still revered today for its performance and everyday livability. The seller of this example claims he has just completed nearly $12,000 in recent maintenance but… more»
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Euro Wagon: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 230TE 4-Speed
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
