When it comes to flipping engines on sites like eBay, BMW’s high-strung S14 four-cylinder is a fairly safe bet in terms of netting a decent windfall at the end. Found only in the now-expensive E30 M3 in the states,… more»
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Volkswagen Rabbit Graveyard
It’s always interesting to come across a stash of a particular car, and this collection is no exception. This is quite a collection of VW Rabbits, and you will find the collection listed for sale here on Craigslist. It… more»
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Examining the Rust
Recently, I introduced you to my latest project: a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth that I found in a junkyard in Pennsylvania. After literally spending an hour calling yards that had parts for a 16-Valve listed on car-part.com, I… more»
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Nice Wheels: 1988 Volkswagen Polo
It’s always interesting to see what happens to cars after they’re listed on Barn Finds; in the case of this 1988 Volkswagen Polo, it doesn’t look like a whole lot has changed! Since it was previously written up here… more»
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Rare Autobahn Stormer: 1969 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 is a claimed Euro-spec car that has been hidden in a garage for many years. Located in the Phoenix area, bidding is currently over $15K and the seller describes it as a “sleeping survivor.”… more»
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Rare Hard Top: 1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet
Despite seemingly years of unrelenting desirability among collectors, the Porsche 356 is still not showing signs of slowing down – for the right cars. Take this 1959 convertible, for example. As an early, drop-top car with the rare factory… more»
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Final Year Caddy: 1983 VW Rabbit Pickup
This clean 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup is a nicely preserved final-year model that has some tasteful OEM upgrades. Known as the Caddy overseas, these little workhorses were built to give pickup shoppers a fuel sipping option in an era… more»
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911 Flat-Six Power: 1971 Porsche 914-6
This 1971 Porsche 914-6 is a nicely preserved car with its numbers-matching powerplant still installed and original Fuchs wheels bolted on. It has had rust repair performed in a common failure area resulting in the right side frame rail… more»
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Welders Welcome: 1967 VW Bus
The listing for this rusty 1967 Volkswagen Bus is quite short, with just one picture and the seller clearly not interested in getting best offers or really any questions about the Type 2’s history or condition. To be fair,… more»
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Practically Perfect Porsche: 1973 911T Survivor
“But it’s brown!” I can hear your exclamations already — my uncle had a theory that brown and green cars survive because those are the two ugliest colors to paint cars — don’t yell at me, it was his… more»
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Euro Spec Upgrades: 1989 Mercedes 560SL
A few months ago, I thought I might become a part of the R107 club when my uncle found a Euro-spec 1987 300SL for sale by an acquaintance. It got me excited (temporarily) about the prospect of owning such… more»
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Worthy Project: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible
The Karmann Ghia Convertible (or Cabriolet) was produced between 1957 and 1974. That makes our feature car among the last produced. This one will require a complete restoration, but it doesn’t appear to be a lost cause. You will… more»
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Rare German: 1960 Borgward Isabella Sedan
Production of the Borgward Isabella commenced in 1954, and the car remained in production until the company collapsed into a controversial insolvency in 1960. This Isabella 2-Door Deluxe sedan looks to be in really nice condition, and you will… more»
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Stuck In The Hut: 1967 VW Split Window Bus
To find a project hiding in your backyard – where you’ve “forgotten” about it for the last few years – just isn’t the same as stumbling upon it for the first time. But we’ll cut the seller some sack,… more»
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Knows What He’s Got: Porsche 356 Shed Find
First off, there’s some rules associated with this listing for what is clearly a Porsche 356 covered in junk: “Don’t ask to come and look at it unless you agree to buy it, and place a large deposit.” Wow! I… more»
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Oddball Camper: 1964 Mercedes 190D
So you have been searching for the perfect classic camper that has style, reliability, and a little bit of economy when it comes to fuel usage? Well, look no further than this unique 1964 Mercedes 190D camping rig. Equipped… more»
