With the MK1 Rabbit, Volkswagen adapted to a rapidly changing compact vehicle market – after all, the MK1 was the successor to the original Volkswagen Beetle. The model remains a staple in Volkswagen’s history due to its delightful styling,… more»
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Camping Classic: 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia
UPDATE – This bus has sold to a Barn Finds reader! Thanks for all the interest. FROM 3/26/19 – The seller, Sheri, reached out to us with more info on her Camper Van! So, the $22,000 asking price is… more»
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Battle Scars Preserved: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
There’s an epidemic affecting the collector car hobby. These days, in the pursuit to have the best and be the first, history is quickly stripped away in the interest of cashing in at Amelia Island or Pebble Beach. While… more»
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Three Little Letters: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG
The name AMG has become synonymous with performance variants of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Originally an independent tuning house, in 1999 Mercedes bought a controlling interest in the company, before assuming complete ownership in 2005. AMG has produced an enormous… more»
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The Beetle Powered Vette: 1970 Shala-Vette
Dick Dean had a novel idea. The Corvette looked fantastic, but having a big V8 meant it was expensive to buy and use. The Beetle, on the other hand, was cheap and incredibly economical. So, why not take the… more»
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A Different Off-Roader: 1964 Amphicar 770
For any manufacturer to take on the concept of an amphibious vehicle could best be described as a brave decision. Automotive history is littered with examples, and some of these vehicles have been more successful than others. Some unkind… more»
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Museum Car: 1967 Amphicar 770
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»
