Bruce Meyers kicked off a craze in 1964 with his Volkswagen-based Meyers Manx dune buggy; here was a low-cost, easy-to-build, fun, lightweight beach car to perfectly embody the Southern California surf scene that’s always captured the American imagination. His… more»
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Not Stock: 7K Miles Porsche 911 Speedster
This 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster leaves me somewhat conflicted, as it’s a genuine low-mileage example but it’s been significantly modified under the engine lid. Sporting a mere 7,000 miles from new, the seller calls it an investment grade example… more»
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Carrera GT Track Car: 1980 Porsche 924
This 1980 Porsche 924 is an interesting specimen, as it’s a gray market car that’s also sporting a period-correct Carrera GT-style bodykit, featuring fender flares and NACA duct on the hood. The seller mentions it also has the Europe-only… more»
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Super Cheap Shell: 1963 Porsche 356
This isn’t a shell game, but it is a shell. That is all that is left of this 1963 Porsche 356B Twin Grille. There are no dials to indicate miles. It does have a clean title but no registration…. more»
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Jeff Bought A Junkyard Cosworth-Mercedes 190E 2.3-16!
As some of you may have seen, I’ve been hinting that I wanted to find a new project car with four doors. I settled on a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 as the ideal target, but buying one would mean… more»
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Cabriolet Project: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
Historically, one of the least expensive ways to get into a classic car was to purchase an old VW Beetle. Bargain Beetles have become hard to find now, but you might feel this is one listed here on eBay. The… more»
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Crazy Backyard Find: 1967 Mercedes-Benz S600
Next to the long-wheelbase version, nothing suggests you’re an important national servant, successful athlete, or world-famous musician quite like a standard length Mercedes-Benz S600 limo. Introduced in 1963, this generation of the S600 represented the epitome of German luxury. Normally… more»
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Dusty & Crusty: British And German Group Find
There must be one heck of a story that allowed these cars to just sit in Rocky Mount, North Carolina for long enough that they look like this! The cars are listed for sale here on craigslist and consist… more»
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Better Than Real: Beck 550 Spyder Recreation
Think of 1953 through 1956 automobiles. Sporty is not a word you would use to describe 99% of them. This was the time when sports cars began to crawl out of the primordial ooze and began their evolution into… more»
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3-Wheeled Wonder: 1957 Fuldamobile S7
No collection of microcars or general oddball cars (said with love, not sarcasm) would be complete without a Fuldamobile. This 1957 Fuldamobile S7 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and it can be found listed here on eBay. The… more»
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Awesome Hoard: Various Small Cars
Exploring this collection of small cars from mostly obscure brands would be fun. There are 45 vehicles from primarily European and Japanese carmakers in a barn for sale as a group or individuals here on Craigslist in Deer Park,… more»
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Saved from Scrapyard: 1964 Amphicar
It’s incredible how frequently we see collector cars, or at least really desirable parts vehicles for collector cars, turn up at auctions with no reason given as to its abandonment by a previous owner. That’s the case of this 1964… more»
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Low Mileage VW: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
A super low mileage first generation Volkswagen Rabbit might be the perfect collectible car of the future and a really nice example is for up for auction here on eBay in Wilmington, North Carolina where the bidding is a… more»
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Solid Barn Find: 1961 Volkswagen Pickup
Usually these early Volkswagen pickups are a nightmare with extensive rust and missing bed sides. Fortunately this barn found 1961 model goes against the grain and is remarkably solid and complete. With the clock ticking down on this auction,… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1989 BMW 325is
What Makes It Special? I saw this car while taking my dog to the park. Fast forward a few months and a guy at work says a lady at work is selling her BMW. Funny enough, this was the… more»
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Barn Stored For 15 Years: 1967 VW Beetle
This 1967 Volkswagen Beetle is a project car that has some issues that need addressing. It has traveled in excess of 300,000 miles, but the 1600cc engine only has 25,000 miles since it underwent a rebuild. You will find… more»
