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Warehouse Find: 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This 1983 Porsche 911 SC has been stored for 17 years, parked on a hardwood floor in a climate-controlled warehouse. There’s no engine but the seller feels the clean condition of the body and interior should more than make… more»

Brooke Astor Owned: 1973 Opel Manta

While the rest of the world gets excited about the British Royal Family, we here in the states tend to idolize captains of industry, or at least those folks who have seemingly been wealthiest the longest. The Astor family,… more»

Club Sport Homage: 1988 Porsche 924 Special Edition

While Porsche’s 924 is a car that can easily be overlooked by enthusiasts due to sitting at the low end of the totem pole, there were a few special editions that made it stand out a bit more –… more»

Mini Muscle Barn Find: 1972 Opel Manta Rallye

Made by German company Opel and brought to the United States with General Motors in the ’70s, these cars are hard to come by these days.  This car was stored away for 25 years by the original owner and has… more»

Car 25 of 25: 1990 Mercedes 560 SEC AMG Hammer

It’s not often you see a Mercedes W126 fetching $150K on eBay with the reserve still unmet. Then again, if it’s an AMG-built car that’s just one of 25 ever made, it starts to make some sense. This is… more»

Original Paint: 1988 BMW 325is

We recently featured a super clean 1987 BMW 325is, a sport package survivor in highly original condition. That car sold for a strong number, but it appears to have been relisted. The seller of the red car will now… more»

No Reserve Euro Spec: 1985 BMW M635CSI

We’ve had a few E24-chassis BMW M6s pop up for sale lately, no doubt helped by the rise in value of the venerable E30 M3. The U.S.-spec M6 was certainly a performance car by any measure, but like so… more»

Long Story: 1960 VW Custom Camper Bus

The versatility of the Volkswagen Type 2 is like none other. The model carries many variants from Panel Van, Kombi, Samba and many more. Custom conversions are not uncommon, the type 2 has been used for everything from an… more»

Orkin Owned: 1977 Mercedes 450SEL

If the Orkin man showed up in a given neighborhood, residents would likely cower by the windows, hoping he didn’t pull into the house next door. This image of an individual tasked with killing vermin and extricating wildlife is… more»

Parked in ’88: 1963 Porsche 356

It’s hard to believe that in 1988, you could purchase a Porsche 356 just to leave it set on your property for 30 years. However, that is seemingly exactly what happened with this 1963 example, which the seller says… more»

Poorman’s Corvette: 1970 Opel GT

I have always loved the Opel GT. They have a small tight set up and they are incredibly balanced with the engine pushed as far back as possible. Walking around a German car show last weekend, I was drawn… more»

Dry Stored Survivor: 1983 BMW 316

This listing for a recently unearthed BMW 316 caused some momentary deja vu, as it’s a dead-ringer for my exact car – even down to being right-hand drive. It remains close to factory with the original steel wheels and… more»

21 Window Alternative: 1961 Mercedes 319 Panorama Bus

There’s a hefty opening bid of $20K expected for this unusual 1965 Mercedes-Benz 319 “Panorama” bus. No one’s stepped up to the plate just yet, which isn’t terribly surprising considering the volume of work needed to make it a… more»

Purple Project: 1971 Porsche 914

This 1971 Porsche 914 may wear a rare color known as Aubergine, but I’m not entirely certain. While it may seem like just a fancy way to say purple or mauve, finding a 914 in this shade of paint… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1974 VW Westfalia

The rise in popularity of vintage campers is perhaps one of my favorite trends of the collector car hobby. These are vehicles that force you to slow down a little, get in touch with your analog side, and plan… more»

Forgotten Project: 1995 Mercedes SL500

This rather dull-looking Mercedes SL500 here on craigslist is a DIY project that was never completed, according to the seller’s write-up.  Stuffed into the corner of a garage in Alameda, CA, it appears it may have been sitting for… more»

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