Despite being equipped for water use, this 1967 Amphicar is severely land-locked in a auto museum somewhere in Orlando, Florida. Looking like a nice specimen that’s ready for open water, the Amphicar is commanding strong bids at the moment… more»
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Home Depot Floors: 1968 Porsche 912
It may seem like a world far, far away, but there was a time when old air-cooled 911s and 912s were fairly disposable vehicles. At the very least, they were not immune to backyard repairs when values reached maximum… more»
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Unlikely Donation: No Reserve 2002 BMW M3
While this E46-chassis BMW M3 is a fair bit newer than most cars we feature, it’s a head-scratcher since it’s a donation car being sold at no reserve. The seller specializes in donation vehicles and most are total beaters… more»
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One-Owner Oval: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Owned by a woman named Pearl, this Volkswagen Beetle lived a very simple life with trips out on the weekends. Having accumulated only 70,000 miles in its lifetime, this Beetle is still in healthy running condition. It can be… more»
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Euro-Spec Survivor: 1987 Mercedes 560SL
Do you ever have a certain type of car seemingly always in your potential project car orbit? That’s how I feel about R107 Mercedes-Benz cars, as I’ve come across more than a few of them over the years that… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1967 BMW 1600
If there is one BMW model that helped make the company a success story, it’s definitely the 2002 Series. As one of the earliest iterations of the sporty compact coupe, the 1600 model can be hard to find, which… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1990 BMW 325is
As someone in a long-term relationship with a 1987 BMW 325is, I’m a big fan of sport package-equipped E30s. This car is perhaps the most desirable configuration, with the smaller bumpers that came on later models. Of course, I… more»
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Cosworth Survivor: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V
The other day, I patted myself on the back by noting that a fairly tatty Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 like my recent junkyard rescue of the same car was listed for over $8K on eBay. Well, today we look at… more»
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Bullet Signals: 1964 VW Karmann Ghia
We all know how special the older Type 2 VW Buses are. However, it can get hazier with the other models in terms of which years are standouts. The Karmann Ghia, for example, is still a fairly cheap car… more»
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RHD M-Car: 1981 BMW M535i
I’ve long lamented not having a pole barn in my backyard. Why? This is due to finding cars like this 1981 BMW M535i, a vehicle that would make any BMW enthusiast giddy to see in their collection. Even if… more»
Cosmetically Challenged: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
Here’s the good news: most of the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworths I see are selling for the upper teens and well into the $20K range for cars with few needs. The only disappointing aspect of checking out eye candy… more»
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Budget-Friendly Supercar: 2015 BMW i8 Scale Model
BMW’s latest supercar is a few years old now, but it still retails for around $150,000. The looks are love-it-or-hate-it, but I can attest to seeing one in person fairly regularly and liking it much more than in photos…. more»
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28,000 Original Miles: 1989 Mercedes 560SL
With Amelia Island making its annual showing this week in Florida, I’m certain there will be more than a few hyper-low mileage Mercedes-Benz R107s making the auction rounds. These have literally been hobby/collector cars for years, and what always… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1987 Mercedes 560SEL Limousine
It’s of little surprise to see this Mercedes-Benz 560SEL limousine listed in Southampton, New York, one of the toniest towns on Long Island. The long-wheelbase sedan has catered to some high-end executive ownership in its time on the road… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1990 VW Corrado G60
Among my crop of bucket-list cars is a specimen just like this: a survivor-grade Volkswagen Corrado. I’ll take either the supercharged G60 trim, like this one, or one with the delicious VR6 mill under the hood. This example remains… more»
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Hot Project: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The VW Karmann Ghia had an exceptionally long production life, being built from 1955 through until the end of 1974. During this period the car underwent numerous improvements and upgrades, but it was a car that remained instantly recognizable…. more»
