This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz O 309D is in my neck of the woods, listed on craigslist near Providence, Rhode Island. I am sorely tempted to go look at this, given my love of oddball European models, but I’ve got… more»
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30 Years in the Barn! 1958 Mercedes 180D
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 180D is a recent barn find discovery that spent the last 30 years languishing somewhere in Texas. It made its way to Texas where it’s now listed for sale as a project with much of its… more»
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Minor Accident Damage: 2009 Audi R8
When it was introduced in 2006, the Audi R8 was seen as a game-changer in the sports car world. Here was a car that was capable of competing with cars from Lamborghini and Ferrari, but was more comfortable and… more»
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Restoration Ready 1978 Porsche 911 Targa
It is safe to say that there is a long road ahead of this 1978 Porsche 911 Targa. Resting on the ground as only a shell of its former self, it does have a clean title and a buy… more»
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No Reserve: 1988 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s rare to see an air-cooled 911 selling at no reserve these days, but this listing for a very clean 1988 Porsche 911 Targa has no such restrictions. The 911 market is full of dreamers and pikers who want… more»
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American Picker’s 1962 Volkswagen Bus
This 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Vanagon has featured in a number of magazines alongside its current owner. That owner is Mike Wolfe, of “American Pickers” fame. Mike has decided to part with the vehicle, so you will find the… more»
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East German Classic: 1987 Trabant 601
When the Berlin Wall finally opened in November 1989, one of the enduring images that played out on TV screens across the world, was the sight of hundreds of little Trabant 601s finding their way through the wall from… more»
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Slight Mold Concern: 1986 BMW 635csi
The E24-chassis of BMW’s “big coupe” 6-Series is a desirable specimen in clean, preserved or restored condition. Less than that, the line between parts car and restoration project gets very thin. This 1986 model is the desirable manual transmission… more»
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18,600 Original Miles! 1989 Mercedes 560SL
As I’ve opined on these pages before, if you’re looking for an R107 Mercedes, you have endless options. But if you have to own the best, holding out for a low mileage example like this one with under 20,000… more»
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Never Seen One: 1958 Tempo Madator
As some of you have likely seen, one of my favorite aspects of vintage car culture is asking the question of, “How did it get here?” That’s certainly the case with this 1958 Tempo Matador, a German-made utility van… more»
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1,200 Original Miles: 1975 Porsche 914 2.0
While I do wonder when we’ll see fewer and fewer true barn finds being discovered, stories like that of this 1975 Porsche 914 remind you that the world is a big place and any number of circumstances can lead… more»
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1960 Porsche 356B With 27k Original Miles!
As Porsche 356’s become more and more desirable, it seems that there aren’t many left that haven’t been restored, or that have survived as well as this 27,000 mile example. With 2 previous owners, and a repaint in the… more»
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Needs a Headgasket: 1983 Porsche 944
This 1983 Porsche 944 has been parked for several years following a headgasket failure in 2006. The 944 is typically a more desirable specimen than its 924 sibling, but given the abundance of either model listed for sale at… more»
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Damage Already Done: 1991 BMW M3
Restoring a wreck is a risky proposition unless we’re talking about a car like the E30 BMW M3 that has enjoyed a significant rise in values over the last five years. This example maintains a clear title and is… more»
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8,000 Original Miles: 1981 BMW M1
When it comes to iconic BMWs, it doesn’t get much better than the limited production M1 – effectively, the company’s first supercar. M1s rarely come up for sale today, and this example is claimed to have not been offered… more»
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Engine Swap Candidate: 1975 Opel Manta
This 1975 Opel Manta appears to represent a good foundation for a project, with a clean body, nice interior, and empty engine bay. These were originally sold through Buick dealers after being imported from Europe, and they still seem… more»
