As some of you may recall, I owned a “farm find” BMW E21-chassis 3-Series a few years back. I thought it was a forever car, but one day, I realized I just didn’t love it anymore. That doesn’t happen… more»
German Classic Cars
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Thunder Bunny! 1984 VW Rabbit GTI
Set the Wayback Machine to a time when hot hatchbacks like this 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI put a different spin on performance. This Falls Church, Virginia classic shows some wear after covering 184,000 miles, but it “runs and drives,”… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Two Targa Projects: Porsche 914 Barn Finds
Finding two forgotten project cars in a barn has to be an exhilarating experience for the discoverer, especially if the vehicles in question are at all compelling as projects. This seller in Petersburg, Virginia, has a pair of Porsche… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner 1985 Audi Coupe GT
When you talk about iconic Audis, the Coupe Quattro is one of the foremost examples on most enthusiasts’ minds. Quattro all-wheel drive, turbocharged powerplant, tight-shifting gearbox, and box flares reminiscent of the company’s most prized rally cars – it… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Last Driven in ’85: 1976 BMW 2002
One of the most beguiling aspects of a garage find car is the fact that a special vehicle could remain hidden away for many years, protected from the elements and prying eyes, only to emerge years later looking almost… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • Auctions • 37 Comments
BF Auction: 1971 Opel GT
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos of the car to the gallery. They also have provided a list of parts that are included with the car here: driver-side mirror, exterior chrome trim, visors, accessory light, three-point seatbelt,… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ready to Roll: 1977 Porsche 911S Targa
Were it not for a discussion between father and son, the 911 would have been a notchback rather than a fastback. When it was time to innovate away from the 356, Porsche assigned the design duties to Butzi Porsche,… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
350 V8 Powered: 1973 Porsche 914
To put a big engine in a little car isn’t necessarily a major accomplishment. To put a big engine in a little car and still have it drive well – that’s a much different kettle of fish. It may… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
Never is a strong term to use in conversations as it implies something absolute, but the seller of this 1973 VW Beetle goes there and claims his car has not ever been operated in the snow, salt, or even… more»
Oct 13, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap and Rare: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
We see a lot of potential projects filter through these pages, but every now and again, there’s a car that seems like an exceptional deal even compared to all the vehicles we look at. This rough 1982 Porsche 924… more»
Oct 12, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Continental Orange: 1977 Porsche 911S
I’ll admit it, I prefer the pre-’73 non-Federal bumper Porsche 911. I would imagine that most do. You place a ramming speed banger on a Ford LTD or a Buick Deuce and a Quarter, no one’s going to notice…. more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Coupe: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup is one of the most recognizable European model lineups out there, and generally loved by enthusiasts looking for an entry into classic car ownership without breaking the bank. The gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles are also… more»
Oct 9, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Show Winner: 1965 Porsche 356C 1600SC
In a poetic but weirdly unrevealing listing here on eBay, we find this 1965 Porsche SC bid to $56,156, reserve not met, located in Newport Beach, California. The seller indicates this car is a show winner and has covered… more»
Oct 9, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Lime Green Survivor: 1975 Porsche 911 S
The right colors and condition can make all the difference in practically any vintage car or truck, but it has a particular impact on immensely collectible models like the Porsche 911. This 1975 911 S Targa was supposedly owned… more»
Oct 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Estate Sale: 1971 Opel GT
In an eBay listing that is distinguished by its brevity, we find this 1971 Opel GT, bid to $5401, reserve not met. The car is located in Martinsville, Indiana. Opel was owned by General Motors for decades, forming the… more»
Oct 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Dusty German Classic: 1967 Porsche 911 S
Occasionally, a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we wish they could talk. Such is the case with this 1967 Porsche 911 S. It seems to have led a colorful life, but the seller offers… more»
