It’s important to never get too excited over a swoopy body and sports-like details, as there may be an underwhelming powerplant involved. While you could argue that’s the case in a car like this Puma GTE Coupe, an exception… more»
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Clean Coupe: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
The 964 chassis Porsche 911 has rapidly become one of the most sought-after in collector communities, a return to favor after many years out in the wilderness. From depletion of inventory thanks to a rampant resto-modding craze that uses… more»
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Connecticut Barn Find: 1968 Porsche 911
The repeat price drops on this barn find 1968 Porsche 911 tell the tale of how different the vintage sports car market is from a few years ago. I’ve been watching this car for the last few weeks for… more»
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Camper Conversion: 1975 Mercedes-Benz LPK608
The craze surrounding overlanding and building Instagram-worthy campmobiles shows no signs of abating, even as some adventure-seekers inevitably decide that the outdoor life is not for them. One of the more popular combination of two trends – that of… more»
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12K Original Miles? 1983 Porsche 928
The Porsche 928 is a phenomenal GT car when found in sound condition, but it’s also one of the neediest vehicles there is when you take one on as a project. However, there’s occasionally a middle ground with cars… more»
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BF Auction: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX Diesel
PENDING! Known by many in Europe and elsewhere as the Volkswagen Caddy, although not until 1982, this model was known as the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America. Whatever it’s called, they’re rarely seen in the wild anymore, and… more»
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Zero Rust: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Although it doesn’t enjoy a reputation for dissolving like a soluble Aspirin, the Volkswagen Beetle could develop rust issues. However, this 1965 example has avoided such problems. It is a two-owner classic that has been garaged for most of… more»
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Restorable Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002
On occasion, you see a very needy project car but then give it a second look and begin to weigh the factors in its favor. This 1971 BMW 2002 is pretty cheap at just $1,000, which doesn’t buy you… more»
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Widebody Conversion: 1980 Porsche 911
This 1980 Porsche 911 has seen better days. Like many other project-grade air-cooled 911s, it has seen it share of modifications in addition to years’ of neglect. It’s hard to tell if it was once an attractive driver;… more»
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44k Mile Barn Find: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E
Is it good or bad to own a car that was never sold in the US? I can’t decide; I’d like to hear your opinion. We can consider the question as we examine this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E four-door sedan,… more»
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Not a 993: 1978 Porsche 911 SC
These days, some enthusiasts are upset by the popularity of resto-modding, the practice of taking a classic or vintage vehicle and effectively stripping what makes it “old.” A variety of cosmetic and performance upgrades are installed, making the vehicle… more»
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Tri-Country Survivor: 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu
How can a car be from three countries? It’s hard to believe and even harder to explain, but this is the case with this interesting dusty little survivor sedan. This 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu is listed here on… more»
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V12 Super Coupe: 1993 Mercedes Benz 600 SEC
Buyers who wake up one morning and decide they need a V12 coupe immediately encounter good news; choices are limited! That simplifies the mental or literal spreadsheet of the costs, options, and problems common to each. This 1993 Mercedes… more»
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Driveway Find: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
One of the harder aspects of the car hobby to wrestle with is when you have a car or part that you desperately want to sell but cannot find a buyer for. The Mercedes-Benz R107 is a terrific example… more»
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6 Series Project: 1977 BMW 630 CSi
You so rarely see sellers anymore who actually want the best for their project car. It’s not hard to see why – as prices have gone up, who cares? Just unload it as quickly as possible. This seller seems… more»
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Coach Builders Conversion: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
Another car from The Patina Collective in Florida is up for grabs, and it’s also a C126-chassis model. A few days ago, we profiled a 500SEC widebody here on Barn Finds and highlighted how the seller has amassed a… more»
