When we last left off, I was probably running out of interesting things to tell you about my junkyard-find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth. Man, that’s a mouthful. Anyway, the good news is a few months ago, it finally left… more»
German Classic Cars
Smoke Damage: Charred 1988 BMW M3
This is gut-wrenching – the sight of two desirable BMWs, sitting in a driveway covered in soot. Of course, it’s a scene I’m sadly familiar with, as my 1987 BMW 325is lived through a garage fire where it was… more»
Baur Spec: 1985 BMW 320 TC2
As the resident BMW enthusiast, I’m always undecided where I stand on the novel Baur conversion cars. They sport a unique combination of roof panels and pillars, affording a combination of open-air experiences. However, they never seem to command… more»
1-Of-400! 1974 VW Thing Acapulco Edition
If you’re an Air-Cooled Aficionado, you need to see this! It’s a special edition one-year-only car, and it’s available here on craigslist near Tempe, Arizona. Thanks go to Ikey Heyman for suggesting it!
Cheap Split Window: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Scan the listing for this pretty 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. Did it take you a second to spot the word “graft” and understand its significance? It did for me, as I was all too excited to gloss over the fact… more»
Super 90 Equipped: 1963 Porsche 356
For a Porsche 356 coupe that’s not ready to be swept into a dust bin, this 1963 model looks like a potentially sound deal. Throw in a mechanically-sound Super 90 engine and it looks even better. This car is… more»
Surprisingly Straight Panel Van: 1959 VW Bus
Usually, when a vintage Volkswagen Type 2 comes up for sale, we start the usual lament of how cool the early ones are but oh-my-G0d-look-at-the-rust. This 1959 model may not be pretty from the outside, but it’s surprisingly solid… more»
Rusty Euro Spec: 1970 Porsche 911
This heavily patina’d 1970 Porsche 911 is a gray-market import that is listed at no reserve. The 911 may be considered by some enthusiasts to be a more desirable specimen due to its Euro-spec configuration, but the abundance of… more»
Nicely Modified: 1976 BMW 2002
The owner of this 1976 BMW 2002 says that it is not perfect, but that it is a really good, driver-quality car. It certainly presents quite nicely and has some very sensible mechanical upgrades that should ensure that it… more»
Euro Turbo: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
For a car that had the potential to be a market success, circumstances contrived to see the Merkur XR4Ti actually wind up being something of a failure. This was a shame, as the potential was certainly there, but a… more»
Stretched Imagination: 1953 Porsche 356 Limousine
Over the years people have made some “interesting” choices when they have embarked upon the idea of building a stretched limousine, but I’d be willing to bet that not many people have considered a classic Porsche 356 as the… more»
Cheap Kit Car: 1956 Porsche Speedster
Here’s the thing about kit cars: they look awesome when they’re done, and you may even end up with a decent performance car that costs a pittance compared to the real thing. Of course, that’s only possible if you… more»
















