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Iconic Off Roader: 1993 Mercedes G Pickup

The Mercedes G series has a long legacy of being a capable off-roader, and this 1993 Mercedes-Benz G Class diesel pickup is no exception. While new G wagons are going for $100,000 or more these days, this one can… more»

932 Original Miles! 1967 VW Beetle

This 1967 Volkswagen Beetle is said to have been part of a family collection since new, seeing very limited use that kept its mileage to a mere 1,500 kilometers. If I’m reading the listing correctly, this is a German… more»

All Original Survivor: 1970 Porsche 911

I feel like it wasn’t that long ago a 911 like this would have already cleared $50K in a typical eBay listing. This 1970 model is claimed to be a very nice survivor, and I see little evidence that… more»

Same Owner For 40 Years: 1973 Opel 1900 GT

Some descriptive words are said about this 1973 Opel 1900 GT, including that it is a true barn find, that it’s mostly original and that it has been owned by the same owner for the last 40 years. The… more»

Fancy Farmer: 1959 Porsche-Diesel 218 Standard

All things Porsche are pretty hot right now and have been for quite a few years. Some vehicles are lagging behind a bit, but tractors like this 1959 Porsche-Diesel 218 Standard are becoming more popular with collectors. This Bavarian… more»

Stunning Type 34: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia

The Type 34 Karmann Ghia, to me, is one of the most beautiful cars Volkswagen has ever produced. Offered in limited quantities and never officially in the United States, good examples are few and far between. This car appears… more»

Well-Loved Driving Machine: 1989 BMW M3

Much has been written about the long-lived nature of cars developed by BMW’s in-house motorsport division, particularly the E28 M5 and E30 M3. Of course, these are maintenance-hungry engines, but the basic rule of thumb says if you treat… more»

Junkyard Find Mercedes Cosworth Updates: Into the Shop!

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»

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»

Formerly Irish Green: 1966 Porsche 912

The guys at Unobtanium Inc. are taking a break from Porsche 356s this week (OK, not really – they have another one for sale right now) and have listed this rusty 1966 912. The 912 has come back into… 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!

Oklahoma Barn Find: 1969 VW Single Cab

UPDATE 7/11/2019 – The seller of this Single Cab apparently wasn’t happy with the lackluster bidding it received, so they’ve now relisted it here on eBay. This time they have set an asking price of $15,900. It seems a… more»

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»