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»
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Holy Grail: BMW M3 S14 Engine
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»
