Wow, this thing is one of the nicest examples of a car that couldn’t get out of its own way that I have ever seen. This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD, (W123 chassis) was an executive estate wagon with naturally aspirated… more»
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Slick Top Turbo: Euro-Spec 1980 Porsche 930
One of those hobby cars that can seemingly weather any economic storm is the air-cooled Porsche 930, a fat-fendered turbocharged vixen that quickly earned the nickname “The Widow Maker” for its tricky handling at the limit. They are relatively… more»
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Rocky Aoki Approved: Custom Porsche 911 Limo
While many consumers like to see their meal prepared in front of them at the hands of a chef who’s slick with a set of knives, I’ve never understood the allure of the Benihana restaurant chain. More to the… more»
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California Survivor: 1969 Mercedes 280SE
While I dream of the day my Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sedan looks as good as this 1969 280SE, I’ll just enjoy sharing photos of what looks like an incredibly nice California survivor. This example wears low mileage of just… more»
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Garage Art: 1955 Kleinschnittger F125 Microcar
When I first took a gander at this unusual Kleinschnittger F125, I called it a kiddie car; turns out, I was wrong. This is actually considered a microcar, powered by a single-cylinder two-stroke engine. While it only packs five b.h.p.,… more»
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Not Driven Since ’98: 1980 BMW 320i
As some of you know, I own an E21-series BMW, a gray-market car I found on a farm and shared with this page a few years ago. I still owe you an update on the 1980 320/6, from the… more»
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Old Maroon Shark: 1971 BMW 3.0CS
While BMW is quite an established automaker these days, the 3.0CS was one of its first hits in the United States. Introduced in the late 1960s, the BMW 3.0CS featured a robust 6-cylinder engine under the hood and some… more»
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Backyard Gold? 1958 Mercedes 190SL
The Mercedes 190SL enjoyed a massive spike in value not too long ago, thanks to the outrageous climb the iconic 300SL coupe and roadster made in years prior. Values have cooled significantly, but good projects and restored examples continue… more»
Local History: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
These days, an old vehicle’s history can sometimes be equally as important as the vehicle’s condition. This particular car, a 1974 Beetle with 80,000 miles and in good overall nick, is for sale here on craigslist in the small… more»
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8,000 Original Miles: 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
This 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster wears an incredibly low 8,000 miles on the clock, placing one the most exclusive air-cooled 911s in even more rarified company. The Speedsters were unique animals, with wide Turbo fenders and the steeply raked… more»
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Under the Porch Find: VW Rabbit Discovery
This is one of the weirdest finds we’ve seen yet, as an early 1980s VW Rabbit was apparently buried under a front porch in New Jersey and recently exhumed for a mechanical restoration. Details are limited as to the… more»
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Missing Something: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
I tend to check craigslist weekly for posting of Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 projects in the hopes I don’t see a car that looks like a more sensible buy than my rusty, junkyard-found 1986 example. This car has been popping… more»
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1952 Porsche 356 Coupe Barn Find
European barn find cars are becoming incredibly common as the hobby becomes increasingly more popular. This barn find 1952 Porsche 356 is a perfect example of that. Currently, at a bid price of $45,210 with the reserve not yet… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1980 Porsche 924
Update 2/18/2019 – Tom was able to spend some time working on his Porsche and discovered the fuel pump is failed, so he has dropped his asking to $1,500! From 2/9/2019 – Reader Tom H purchased this Porsche 924… more»
Beautiful Blue Type 2! 1966 Volkswagen Samba
Talk about a beautiful, blue Type 2! This 1966 Volkswagen Microbus 21-window a.k.a. “Samba” (or “Alpine” to our friends Down Under) is available here on Craigslist in the Philadelphia, PA area for an asking price of $21k. Reading the listing,… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1959 Mercedes Ponton Pair
This listing for a pair of Mercedes-Benz 220 cars, otherwise known as Pontons, in coupe and convertible form. The seller acknowledges the pair represents an extremely ambitious restoration, but may also be eyeing an export market customer by referencing… more»
