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Welders Welcome: 1967 VW Bus

The listing for this rusty 1967 Volkswagen Bus is quite short, with just one picture and the seller clearly not interested in getting best offers or really any questions about the Type 2’s history or condition. To be fair,… more»

Practically Perfect Porsche: 1973 911T Survivor

“But it’s brown!” I can hear your exclamations already — my uncle had a theory that brown and green cars survive because those are the two ugliest colors to paint cars — don’t yell at me, it was his… more»

Euro Spec Upgrades: 1989 Mercedes 560SL

A few months ago, I thought I might become a part of the R107 club when my uncle found a Euro-spec 1987 300SL for sale by an acquaintance. It got me excited (temporarily) about the prospect of owning such… more»

Worthy Project: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

The Karmann Ghia Convertible (or Cabriolet) was produced between 1957 and 1974. That makes our feature car among the last produced. This one will require a complete restoration, but it doesn’t appear to be a lost cause. You will… more»

Rare German: 1960 Borgward Isabella Sedan

Production of the Borgward Isabella commenced in 1954, and the car remained in production until the company collapsed into a controversial insolvency in 1960. This Isabella 2-Door Deluxe sedan looks to be in really nice condition, and you will… more»

Stuck In The Hut: 1967 VW Split Window Bus

To find a project hiding in your backyard – where you’ve “forgotten” about it for the last few years – just isn’t the same as stumbling upon it for the first time. But we’ll cut the seller some sack,… more»

Knows What He’s Got: Porsche 356 Shed Find

First off, there’s some rules associated with this listing for what is clearly a Porsche 356 covered in junk: “Don’t ask to come and look at it unless you agree to buy it, and place a large deposit.” Wow! I… more»

Oddball Camper: 1964 Mercedes 190D

So you have been searching for the perfect classic camper that has style, reliability, and a little bit of economy when it comes to fuel usage? Well, look no further than this unique 1964 Mercedes 190D camping rig. Equipped… more»

Parked Since 1974: 1959 Borgward Isabella Wagon

One city that I always think (dream) about living in is where these two 1959 Borgward Isabella wagons are located: Tucson, Arizona. I know, warm, unlike the upper-Midwest. These uber-rare wagons, or combis, or kombis, or estates can be found… more»

Desirable Bullet Nose: 1959 VW Single Cab

This 1959 VW Single-Cab pickup seems like a very good deal to me, unless I’m completely missing some egregious fault. It’s an early model with those sweet bullet-style turn signals (hence, “bullet nose”) and the rare pickup bed for… more»

Garage Find! 1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Cabriolet

It seems like vintage Porsches are coming out of the woodwork lately. We’ve featured several here on Barn Finds in the last couple of months including this other 1961 356 and the 1961 Notchback this car is sharing the garage… more»

Shed Find: 1961 Porsche 356 Notchback Coupe

Discovered in a shed after nearly 10 years of slumber, this not so common 356 Notchback Coupe is great find that is ready to drive. Offered by Porsche for a mere 2 years, this Notchback is an interesting Porsche… more»

Needs Tune Up: 1975 Cimbria Kit Car

Just after featuring the first Cimbria I can recall seeing in all my time writing for Barn Finds, another one in far better condition has appeared on craigslist. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco for spotting this one, which does have… more»

Restorable Tii: 1974 BMW 2002

There was a time when big-bumpered, square taillight BMW 2002s were readily accessible even in Tii form, but those days are quickly disappearing. As enthusiasts wake up to the Tii’s potential, both as a driver’s car and investment opportunity,… more»

It’ll Run Forever: 24K Mile Mercedes 300D

Mercedes’ iconic W123-series of sedans and wagons have legendary reputations for longevity, helped by the existence of thousands of cars with impressive odometer readings that continue to carry passengers and their cargo today. They are also loved for their… more»

Hot Hatch: 1981 Volkswagen Golf GTI

There were a number of cars that preceded the Golf GTI to launch the trend of the Hot Hatch, but the Golf is the car that is acknowledged as the car that defined the term. Barn Finder Drew Z… more»