German Classic Cars

Small Van Big Project: 1960 Lloyd LT 600

Most of you have heard of Lloyd Motor Works (Lloyd Motren Werke) but you may not have known that they made a vehicle such as this 1960 Lloyd LT 600. This example is listed on eBay with an unmet opening… more»

German Survivor: 1972 BMW 2002tii

BMW 2002s are perhaps my favorite European car, and I’ve been fond of them since I was very young. My dad purchased one brand new in 1969 (no, they weren’t easily accessible in the US yet) and long story… more»

Hidden Notch: 1964 VW Type 3

While a notchback Fox Body Mustang may get some of us all hot and bothered, what about a notchback-style VW Type 3? This 1964 barn find example appears to be sitting in outdoor storage next to another vintage air-cooled,… more»

Rough 21 Window: 1964 Volkswagen Bus

21-window VW Buses show no sign of slowing down value-wise anytime soon. Similar to the 911 and 356 market cooling to just the best / rarest models going the distance at auction, Buses like this one have begun to… more»

Wankel In The Barn: 1975 NSU Ro 80

The NSU Ro80 has been an automotive curiosity since it was new, featuring a rotary powerplant, a semiautomatic transmission and styling that was ahead of its time. However, a reputation for unreliability limited the car’s potential when new, and… more»

Parked Since 1970: 1966 VW Beetle

Here’s a guy that buys a new VW bug, drives it for 4 years and decides to do a little body work on it but never finishes it. Now it’s for sale on craigslist for $3,500 in Waterford, Michigan…. more»

Call A Priest! Chunk Of A 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL190

Normally something like this is priced by the pound. A few years ago people everywhere were raiding their “back forty” for long-discarded carcasses of wrecked vehicles to sell for scrap. A friend in Virginia had actually buried one, an… more»

Monster Motor: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9

We all have guilty pleasures when it comes to automobiles. Cars we know we shouldn’t want, or vehicles that emit a siren’s song too tantalizing to ignore. That’s the case for your author and the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, one… more»

Brumos Serviced: 1966 Porsche 911

[Image Removed] UPDATE: The seller has asked us to pull down the photos of his car because of the negative attention he felt came from the comments section. You can view more photos here on his website though. Looking… more»

Sweet Stretch: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Limo

Champagne wishes and caviar dreams are yours when you’re driving, or riding in, this champagne gold 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Limousine! This is one cool car and it’s listed on Hemmings with a $17,900 or best offer asking price. Oddly… more»

Barn Find Auction 4/21: No Reserve Sales!

There’s an auction happening this Saturday near my hometown in New York’s Hudson River Valley, and the listing says everything must go to the highest bidder. That’s nice and simple, none of that sealed bids nonsense; just show up… more»

Former Storm Shelter: 1960 VW Bus Unearthed!

Over the years, we have seen numerous rescues of air-cooled VW Buses in all trims: camper vans, panel vans, pickup trucks and everything in between. Increasingly, the rescues are growing more dramatic, from requiring helicopter assists to being raised… more»

Splash! Amazing Survivor 1964 Amphicar 770

Jeff recently wrote about a cool little Amphicar which you can read about here. Well, here’s another “Fjord Green” Amphicar and ain’t she a beauty? Well, no, how could an Amphicar be beautiful? It’s called the model “770” because it… more»

Florida Garage Find: 1974 Porsche 911

One of my favorite color combinations is black with red – and I mean red, from the seats to the carpet to the door panels. I plan to own something in the way of a daily driver with that… more»

Bush Find: 25K Mile 1995 BMW 7-Series Limo

Supposedly, this E38-chassis 7-Series was bought new for a limousine business that hit the skids, with an early accident and poorly repaired damage to the 7er the final straw. The seller claims he is responsible for clearing land that… more»

Underwater Since ’85: Sunk Amphicar Rescue

When researching some background data on the recent Amphicar we featured, I came across this excellent story about an Amphicar that sank in a lake in western Massachusetts and was left sitting there until the early 2000s – when… more»

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