This 1982 Porsche 911SC has been parked in a garage for the last 10 years, and is listed for sale by two brothers. The SCs have long been touted as the last, great affordable air-cooled 911, and this appears… more»
German Classic Cars
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Malaga Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002
BMW 2002s haven’t quite taken after the iconic Porsche 356 in terms of obscene values, as they reside in a more level-headed environment where only the best restoration cars and survivors command silly money. You can still buy a… more»
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Winter Project: 1956 Porsche 356 Kit Car
Over the years, the popularity of kit cars has gone through cycles in popularity, and a lot of this has been based on either government regulations regarding safety requirements, or the quality (or lack thereof) of the various kits… more»
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Alaskan Find: 1964 Porsche 356C
It is amazing where some cars will pop up, and surprisingly this ’64 Porsche 356C was found in Alaska. Very complete and thought to have only 75,000 original miles, this Porsche is going to need a lot of love… more»
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All Original Rust: 1956 Mercedes 190 SL
Sometimes, by sifting through photos and making observations, one can make some conclusions. You can look at the listing for this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL currently for sale with a buy it now price of $24,000 with the ability… more»
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Air-Cooled Barn Find: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Parked in a barn since 1980 this ’63 Vw Karmann Ghia is complete and untouched. Purchased from the original owner in the 1970’s the current owner drove the car for a few years before parking it. There is some… more»
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Light Duty Survivor: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup, affectionately known by enthusiasts as a “Caddy,” wears some period modifications that make it slightly slicker than the old farm hands we typically see for sale. The seller says this one is a diesel,… more»
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Cheap Long Roof: 1979 Mercedes 300TD
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD looks like a potential bargain for any W123 shoppers out there. The asking price is just $1,850 for a car that looks decently clean with no major rot visible. It’s hard to decipher from the… more»
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Primed for Finishing: 1977 VW Westfalia
This 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia pop-top is a project grade bay window van listed for an ambitious $12,500. While it has had some major work done and is said to run well enough, there’s plenty of rot-through to address and… more»
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No Reserve Package: 1973/74 Porsche 914 Pair
This seems like a fair deal if you’re in the market for a Porsche 914 project: two cars, a 1973 and 1974 model, listed in a no-reserve auction with only two bids at the moment to $520. The yellow… more»
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Fender Skirts: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
I once owned an early Volkswagen Beetle, and through a combination of youthful exuberance, inexperience, and total ignorance, I manage to break it… twice. If I were to buy one today, I doubt that I’d have the same problems… more»
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$150,000 Microcar? 1957 Brütsch Mopetta
Most normal people have certain keywords that they use when they’re searching for cars, like V8, muscle car, 0-60 times, etc. For me, it’s microcar, one-seater, chain-drive, two-stroke pull-start engine, etc. Hey, that sounds just like this 1957 Brütsch Mopetta!… more»
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Restored And Ready: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S
Some people will look at a project car and be virtually salivating at the prospect of breaking out the grinder, the welder, spanners, hammers, and all manner of workshop equipment. Others choose, for various reasons, to go down the… more»
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China Blue Estate: 1983 Mercedes 300TD
While Mercedes’ W123 cars are best known for their ability to tolerate excessive miles and years of neglect, it’s always nice to find one that’s been lovingly preserved. This 1983 model is a desirable longroof model, up for offer… more»
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Family Collection Sell-Off: Classics in Florida
We recently received a tip about a collection clean-out in Florida, apparently listed by a private family that comes across as mildly cantankerous in the craigslist description. It’s too bad they won’t do silly things like “answer emails” or… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1979 BMW 320i
The E21-chassis 3-Series has found its way into my own garage, with a 1980 320/6 Euro-spec car that I discovered as a “farm find” some years ago. This car is a U.S.-model, made obvious by its bulbous safety bumpers… more»
