German cars enjoy a well-earned reputation for build quality. From the humble original Beetle to range-topping offerings from Mercedes and Audi, the level of fit and finish is typically impressive. BMW is no stranger to such praise, and their… more»
German Classic Cars
Sep 14, 2023 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 2001 BMW 325i Sedan
Small BMWs are some of the most rewarding driver’s cars ever produced. They provide excellent performance, their compact size makes them ideal for coping with the cut-and-thrust of heavy city traffic, they are economical, and they have a reputation… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare 1994 Porsche Speedster Project
Over the last several months, I’ve wanted to get into a 964-chassis Porsche 911. Sadly, I’ve realized that I’ve likely missed the boat (again) as prices have been steadily skyrocketing. The 964 is one of the last of the… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Not Going to Finish: 1968 Porsche 912
The premise of a project is one that tempts many of us, especially if the car in question has a decent shot at increasing in value. As projects often do, they fall behind or simply off our list of… more»
Sep 11, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Rare German Fuldamobil Microcar
The owner gives us very little information about his unusual car, which is a baby blue 1955 Fulda NRW 200. It’s here on eBay with a $13,500 Buy It Now. The catch is that the car is located in… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Air-Cooled Garage Find: 1968 Porsche 912
The arrival of the Porsche 911 in 1963 changed the automotive business forever – an inflection point that we best appreciate in hindsight. But the existence of the 911 prompted one unintended consequence immediately: the 356 – Porsche’s mainstay… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three Owners! 1966 Volkswagen Kombi
This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sand Beige Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912
For years, the Porsche 912 wasn’t exactly coveted after. Like a Targa model or anything equipped with Tiptronic, the 912 just wasn’t the car enthusiasts pined for. However, that’s all changed as the prices for long-hood 911s have spiked,… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Drive It Anywhere: 1966 Mercedes 230
When I first spied the listing for this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 I thought, “That’s interesting, the car has been photographed inside the lobby of an office building”. Well, upon further review that’s not the case, it’s on the outside… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Triple Matching Numbers: 1967 BMW R60/2
The seller of this nicely patina’d 1967 BMW R60/2 is in a common predicament for an enthusiast of the two- or four-wheeled variety: the discovery of a new project we’d rather own than our current vehicular artifact. In this… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Split Window Museum Find: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
One of my favorite types of “finds” is a car that was released from museum captivity. There’s something about finding a special car that has been kept off the roads but also somewhat preserved for all that time. It’s… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1986 Porsche 930 Turbo Garage Find
It’s always amazing how some cars that most of us define as exotic or spectacular in some capacity still end up becoming dusty pieces of garage art for certain caretakers. In the case of this desirable turbocharged Porsche 930,… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Euro-Spec: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS Project
The venerable E9 was born in 1968 when BMW introduced the 2800 CS. With its long engine bay and hood, the car was the perfect cradle for the new M30 six-cylinder engine that launched BMW head and shoulders above… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Murano Green Project: 1990 Porsche 911
The 964-chassis Porsche 911 is one of my absolute favorite eras of the classic air-cooled sports car, and examples like this rare Murano Green Carrera 4 are seriously tempting. However, in recent years, the values for these early 90s… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Carport Find: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s amazing how many old-school Porsches still litter the back alleys and private driveways of California. When you consider how often a non-running air-cooled 911 pops up out west, it’s no surprise at all that dealers like Beverly Hills… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Work-In-Progress: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250C
The 250C variant of the W114 used a six-cylinder engine instead of four-cylinder power as in the W115. This series of automobiles was in production from 1968 to 1976 and would be seen across Europe and also imported to… more»
