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No Rust, Just Dirty: 1972 VW Beetle Convertible

“No rust, just dirty…very solid!” That’s how the seller describes this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible. I’d like to know the story behind this Bug and why it has been sitting and accumulated all of that dust for so… more»

13K Original Miles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV is a vehicle that I’ve been enamored by for many years. I had the chance to drive one that a friend had on a loan from a dealer that had a black G55 under… more»

Highly Original and Well Cared For: 1966 Porsche 912

One of the longer trends in the classic car market has been the amazing ascension of Porsche prices into the stratosphere.  With most makes, the most desirable variants hit six digits and become unobtainable to all but a few. … more»

25K Miles: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

There are lots of R107-series Mercedes-Benz for sale at a given moment, and you can certainly find a drop-top beater for chump change. Of course, it will have myriad issues and never be much fun to own, but it… more»

BF Auction: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle

This auction has been pulled for now. Thanks for all the interest! UPDATE – Additional photos of this Beetle have been added to the gallery below, including photos of the floor pan and previous rust repairs. Few automobiles have… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL

Just when you thought it was near impossible to find a cheap project, along comes this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda for the very reasonable price of $12,000 or best offer. Now, this car needs everything, but it’s at least… more»

Patina Bug: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

Some enthusiasts find the prospect of owning a pristine classic attractive, while others find the lure of a car dripping with character irresistible. This 1966 Volkswagen Beetle could be a hot prospect if you fall into the second category…. more»

Fuel-Injected Project: 1974 BMW 2002tii

BMW’s splendid 2002 two-door sport sedans enjoy broad appeal. Nimble and snappy performers even in stock form, their sturdy engineering accommodates myriad modifications from mild to insane. With never-restored specimens like this readily available, the 2002 offers a visceral… more»

Yellow Plate Project: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Many of us have likely owned a project car at some point that deserves restoration but isn’t in the cards for as long it’s in our care. This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a largely undisturbed California yellow plate car… more»

Fancy Miata? 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster

That may not be a fair title, comparing this 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster to a Mazda Miata, either for Miata fans or BMW fans. Mazda regenerated interest in small two-seat roadsters with its Miata, the best-selling convertible two-seat sports… more»

Owned Since ’79: 1956 Porsche 356A

If you’re going to a buy a car that was made over a few different generations, one of the better strategies I’ve seen is to buy the earliest example you can afford. My general rule of thumb is either… more»

On Or Off Road Fun: 1978 VW The Thing Baja

The Volkswagen Thing has roots going back to the West German Army before it became available for civilian purchase back in 1968, and it’s truly one of those vehicles that sort of defies description, in written words anyway.  But… more»

One of 104: 1963 Mercedes 190SL

Here we have what appears to be a very solid-driving example of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that has enjoyed a precipitous price rise in recent years. It’s a very late 1963 model on Craigslist in Manhattan, though the… more»

Original Paint Exposed: 1956 Porsche 356 A

How cool is this? We featured this 1956 Porsche 356A almost a year ago in December 2022 as a heavily patina’d driver with what looked like a mustard yellow paint job done in someone’s backyard. You can find the… more»

Hi-Yo Silver Away! 1975 Porsche 911S Targa

I know, I know. Some readers will get the headline’s Lone Ranger tie in and some won’t. But the Porsche 911, like the Lone Ranger, has certainly earned iconic status. Introduced for the 1964 model year, the iconic Porsche… more»

Eighties Poster Car: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo

Poster companies made a lot of money in the eighties.  Every kid seemed to have a bedroom wallpapered with prints of supermodels and exotic cars.  If royalties were paid, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari probably made more money off posters… more»

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