The last time that I saw a Merkur XR4ti was three years ago when I wrote this post about a crunched ’87 edition. I can’t remember the last time that I saw one in the wild, they weren’t big… more»
German Classic Cars
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Off-Road Hauler: 1972 Mercedes Unimog 4×4
If you were to ask one of my closest car buddies which vehicle I am most likely to attempt to buy, he would shout out “UNIMOG!” immediately. Now, of course, there are no immediate plans to own one of… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
911 Alternative? 1994 Porsche 968
A few years ago, I was searching every classifieds page I could to attempt to snag a Porsche 968. It struck me as a car that was very underappreciated relative to its rarity and highly regarded driving dynamics. Prices… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ultimate Driving Machine: 1988 BMW 535i
Well, this is a first for me, I’ve never covered a BMW 535i, and actually, I don’t recall ever covering a BMW. No barn find here but this is a sharp looking 1988 535i and the seller claims that… more»
Jan 15, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Original Paint! 1970 VW Type 3 Fastback
Though the Beetle was the most popular VW back in the earlier decades of the brand, it wasn’t just Bugs that were adorning our roadways, as the Bus was also a popular choice along with a few Karmann Ghias… more»
Jan 15, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Turbo Diesel Two-Door: 1983 Mercedes 300CD
Like so many other middle-of-the-road classics, the W123-series Mercedes-Benz got a bit of a price bump in recent years thanks to pandemic-era pricing. That trend has leveled off significantly for many of these cars and the W123 is not… more»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original Miles? 1967 Porsche 912
The seller of this 1967 Porsche 912 claims it has only 13,000 miles from new, and it certainly looks like a nicely preserved example. The appearance is spot-on in terms of how you’d want one of these vintage air-cooled… more»
Jan 13, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Matching Numbers Oval: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle remains a hobby and classic car standard with a following that seems to withstand the test of time. To me, this is one of the more redeeming qualities of this well-loved model: decades after its introduction,… more»
Jan 12, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
8,000 Original Miles: 1975 BMW 520i
The BMW 5-Series hovers on the cusp of collectability, but for the time being, that status is reserved for the Motorsports variant known as the M5. While sedans are generally less collectible than two doors, the 5-Series’ challenge is… more»
Jan 12, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Cheap Supercar: 1979 Porsche 928 V8 5-Speed
The Porsche 928 should be irresistible to car enthusiasts who bemoan the high prices of vintage cars these days. Prices for these supercars have remained subdued and while I loathe predictions (“It’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the… more»
Jan 11, 2024 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
UPDATE – The seller made some adjustments and the clutch noise went away so they have relisted the Beetle with a lower reserve! Being forced to part with a classic project due to circumstances beyond your control is a… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
High Miler Targa: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
This 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa may have close to 200,000 miles on the clock, but it looks like a car with much lower mileage. The “Super Carrera” is one of the more sought-after models from the air-cooled world… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Engine Updates: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
I have long considered the Volkswagen Beetle to be the automotive equivalent of the Lego block. Both emerged from their respective factories in enormous numbers and are extraordinarily versatile. Like the children’s toy, the long production life and evolutionary… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Find: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
Estate finds can be fascinating because the unearthed classics can often be buried treasures. Such is the case with this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE. Its deceased former owner treated it to a restoration around ten years ago. Although it… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale Stories • 19 Comments
Update: 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Race Car
UPDATE – This somewhat historic 1958 Goggomobil TS400 is for sale again, this time with an asking price of less than half of what it was back in May of 2016 when we saw it here on Barn Finds…. more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1974 Porsche 914-V6 (?) Project
One of the things that are often encountered in this job is reviewing a car that has undergone a power swap. Chevrolet small block V8s into ’30s vintage Fords lead the way but there are plenty of others, and… more»
