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German Classic Cars
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Cherry Survivor: 1986 BMW 325es
Most E30 BMW enthusiasts (like myself) get excited about an original Sport package car, denoted by the letter “S” on the end of the badge. This 1986 BMW 325es is such a car, but it’s arguably harder to find… more»
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Estate Liquidation: Porsche 911 Collection
Barn Finds reader Barry spotted one of the better Porsche hoards to hit the market recently, as several desirable models are being sold off as part of an estate liquidation. The collection is located in Colorado, and the seller says… more»
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Gray Market Import: 1981 Mercedes 500SE
One of my pet peeves is when an eBay seller attempts to be witty in their listing and fails dramatically. This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SE is a European-market model that supposedly sat in a barn for several years before being… more»
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Parental Neglect: 1969 Volkswagen Bus
As part of the large Georgia collection cleanout we’re handling (get excited, I’m headed back there this weekend!), one of the Barn Finds Exclusives we listed a 1974 VW Bus – sold quite fast. It was a great project vehicle, with minimal rust and… more»
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Front End Optional: 1967 Porsche 912
There is no way to sugar coat it, the Porsche market has exploded! Even the cars once considered to be a “Poor man’s Porsche” are accumulating value with the overall Porsche market. The Porsche 912 is a neat car… more»
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Over-Revved S14: 1988 BMW M3
When discussing a performance vehicle like the BMW E30 M3, it’s important to note that despite many of them now living as trailer queens, these were cars you drove with reckless abandon when new. As a highly-strung, road-going version… more»
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Talbot Yellow Survivor: 1976 Porsche 911S Targa
Despite the logical sentiment that most all sports cars look good in yellow, I don’t often see early 911s wearing eye-scorching hues like this. Clad in gorgeous Talbot Yellow paint, this 1976 Porsche 911S Targa looks quite tidy despite wearing… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1977 BMW 630CSI
The E24-series from BMW is one of the most handsome coupe designs the company has created, aside from the venerable E9. However, in recent years, the brand has lost its way (in my opinion) when it comes to building… more»
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Uber-Rare: 1982 Audi Quattro Turbo Coupe
As a long time Audi owner this car is somewhat of a holy grail for me, and maybe for other Audi owners and fans. This is a rare-in-the-US 1982 Audi Quattro and it’s listed here on eBay with a… more»
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Achtung Rost: 1966 Porsche 912
The classic Porsche market has been hot for a while now and is still going strong, things seem to be calming down a bit but prices are still high. The price trend that started with the 911 naturally trickled… more»
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Wiring Nightmare: 1978 Porsche 928
There are few things more upsetting than the thought of investing untold thousands of dollars in a vehicle and then having a catastrophe strike, like a cabin fire or act of God incident. This 1978 928 was lavished with… more»
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Wrecked Exotic: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.6-16 Cosworth
This one breaks my heart, the one that’s perpetually obsessed with vintage German super sedans (which is different from the one currently distracted by broken Isuzu Troopers). This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a shadow of its former self,… more»
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Just Like Wheeler Dealers: 1977 Porsche 924
This 1977 Porsche 924 is claimed to be a barn find from Idaho, and shows quite well. The listing is ending later today, and the seller is trying to cash in on the fact that Wheeler Dealers just refreshed its… more»
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Under 40,000 Miles: 1985 Mercedes 500SEL
The W126-series of Mercedes automobiles is among the most elegant and stout line of vehicles the company has ever built. Featuring the bank vault quality the brand became synonymous with in the 1980s, this 1985 Mercedes 500SEL is a… more»
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Kelmark Alternative: 1970 Cimbria Kit Car
Like so many kit cars, the history of the Cimbria is a cloudy one. It started off as a U.S.-born design, enduring some mild transformations and updates and even spinning off a UK version called the Eagle SS. The… more»
