Designed by the famed Bertone Studios and released in 1958, the Sport Prinz was an attempt by NSU to inject some sporting excitement into its range. It offered improvements in performance over its 2-door sedan cousin, and during its… more»
German Classic Cars
Junkyard Cosworth Update: Missing Link Found!
When I last reported on the progress being made on my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, there was a fairly big item on my list of missing components that was stripped out by the junkyard I bought… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1982 BMW 320i
BMW’s first-generation 3 Series, the E21, tends not to receive the same amount of love as its predecessor (the E10 2002) or its successor (the E30 3 Series). However, that shouldn’t stop you from considering this 1982 320i that… more»
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Cheap Canyon Carver: 1985 Audi Coupe GT
Audi is known for having some crisp, well-tailored, and well-designed vehicles. This 1985 Audi Coupe GT is no exception even though it’s over three decades old now so it’s a 1980s version of crisp and tailored. This canyon-carver can… more»
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Brazilian Beauty: 1976 Volkswagen SP2
For many fans of air-cooled Volkswagens, the SP2 is a vehicle of lore. VW manufactured and sold this vehicle in Brazil, and it was available exclusively for the country’s market. With that being said, this fully restored SP2 is… more»
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Radwood Ready: 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin
The 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin was a special edition model where each vehicle was given a single base color and panels with various other colors. This quirky variant may have confused the car buying public at the time, but… more»
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Rare Find: 1994 BMW 525TDS Touring
Though neither BMW’s diesel nor station wagon offerings ever sold particularly well in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, that doesn’t stop BMW enthusiasts in the States from seeking them out now. This 1994 BMW 525TDS Touring… more»
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More Information Needed: 1964 Volkswagen 21 Window Bus
Maybe I have not purchased enough cars in my life, or maybe I have loftier expectations or different memories on how online car selling worked. This 1964 Volkswagen 21 window bus listed on eBay seems more like a… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupe
Mercedes-Benz has consistently produced gorgeous coupe models throughout time – there’s no denying that – but its larger coupe designs tend to be the most elegant. This 1970 280SE Coupe proves that point rather well, and it’s available here… more»
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Good Bones: 1987 BMW M6
While every seller would like to think their car has “good bones,” few cars rarely show it as well as this slightly tatty 1987 BMW M6 does. This is one the last “affordable” M-cars of the 1980s, as prices… more»
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Rare In Red: 1985 Mercedes 300D
It’s hard to beat a W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz sedans and wagons for an entry-level classic car. There’s literally thousands of them still on the road, making parts snagging a snap and free advice from enthusiast networks a breeze to find…. more»
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Practical Fun: 1989 Volkswagen GTI 16V
If you’re a longtime Barn Finds follower then you may remember the first project that Josh and I documented here on the site. It was a GTI that we found along the road. We thought it might be an… more»
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Going to Need a Bigger Magnet: Lake-Find BMW M3 S14 Motor!
Just when you think you’ve seen everything, some guy on Facebook confesses he drags a magnet around local lakes and found a motor. An interesting motor, at that. A random post on Facebook caught my eye when I realized… more»
31,396 Miles: 1998 VW Jetta GLX VR6
Years after owning one as a daily driver, I’m still enamored by cars like this VR6-equipped VW Jetta. Mine was also a third generation model known as a MK3, but saddled with the wheezy 4-cylinder and automatic transmission. I… more»
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Ugly Restoration Project: 1963 Porsche 356B
I don’t know if it’s sympathy or just blind faith that someone will buy this car that prompts a seller to even list it in the first place. There was a time when a Porsche 356 this badly damaged… more»
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Reutter Coupe Survivor: 1952 Porsche 356
When it comes to vintage Porsches, you’d be forgiven if you’re tired of seeing every horrific 356 B coupe dragged out of the weeds and hoisted up for sale. However, this car – an early production, bent windshield “Reutter”… more»
