As someone who is restoring a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16, I immediately felt a slight twinge when I saw the opening bid on this example of just $3,500. Had I finally found a car that made me question my… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1991 Porsche 944 S2 Survivor!
Reader Colleen C has decided to part ways with her rare Porsche 944 S2. Porsche shipped just 442 of these cars to the United States and who knows how many of those were optioned in black with a black… more»
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Spotless German Classic: 1970 Porsche 911S 2.2 Targa
With presentation that is both close to perfect, and that belies its 49-year age, this 1970 Porsche 911 S Targa represents one of the great classic sports cars. Everywhere that you look on this car you find nothing but… more»
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Automatic Cossie: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a vehicle near and dear to my heart for obvious reasons, but I’ve liked these cars well before I bought one out of a junkyard in Pennsylvania. While mine seemed to justify taking a… more»
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Fun 4-Speed Driver: 1972 Opel GT 1.9L
So many things have been said about the Opel GT, most of them bad, but they can actually be great little cars with the right tweaks. Clearly, there are a few people out there that really love these! The… more»
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Perfect Panel Project: 1959 Volkswagen Bus
This 1959 Volkswagen panel bus has a little bit of rust and will need a tow because it has been parked for a number of years and is not running. At the time of writing, the bid price is… more»
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Hot Wheels Inspiration: Amphicar 770 Custom
The owner of this customized Amphicar 770 claims that it is a vehicle that may have served as the inspiration for a Hot Wheels diecast model that appeared on toy shop shelves a few years ago. Whether this is… more»
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Package Deal: Five Porsche 914s for $8,500!
Porsche 914s haven’t approached 911 levels of pricing hysteria, but they are gaining some steam over where they typically reside on the value chain. This collection of 914s includes five project vehicles, some of which that even run, for… more»
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Rad Microcar: 1960 Messerschmitt KR200 Kabrio
As you look at the Messerschmitt KR200, it isn’t hard to notice hints of the company’s aviation heritage in the vehicle’s design. That the KR200 was something of a sales success is no doubt, and the fact that today… more»
Restoring The Paint On Our 1974 Porsche 914 Project!
We’ve been bitten by the 914 bug, so when this bright red example came up for sale just a few days ago with a low asking price, we snatched it up! It took us all of about 4 hours… more»
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Signal Red Survivor: 1984 Mercedes 300D
I thought for sure I’d be writing this post as an update on another red W123 we wrote up not that long ago, but despite the rare color, this is indeed a different example (with shockingly similar mileage.) The… more»
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Cheap 1974 BMW 2002 Project
While I have a hard time ignoring everything German and vintage (hence why fellow editor Jamie flagged this 1974 2002 for me), your appetite for big projects can wane after a while. Currently, I blame the on-again off-again Mercedes… more»
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Oval Window Sleeper: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The owner of this 1957 VW Beetle Oval Window refers to it as an older restoration, but I would probably call it a refurbishment. Certainly, what occupies the engine bay today is enough to grab your attention when you… more»
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Nicely Preserved: 1970 VW Beetle Convertible
This 1970 Volkswagen Beetle convertible is said to be a genuine 48,000 mile example, and it looks quite nice in pictures. The Bug is being sold due to a family illness, and the seller claims it runs straight and… more»
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Project Porsche: 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera
When discussing iconic vehicles from the 1980s, it isn’t shocking in the slightest if the Porsche 911 comes up in conversation. These powerful and attractive sports cars are incredibly sought after by collectors, with restored examples fetching big bucks… more»
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A Rising Tide: 1971 Porsche 914-6
“A rising tide lifts all boats” is the best phrase you can use to describe the current Porsche market. The 911 in all of its forms is currently one of the most highly desired sports cars on the planet,… more»
