German Classic Cars

Behind Stone Walls: 1966 Mercedes 200D

We just featured a Mercedes “fintail” a few days ago, but this 1966 diesel model may have a better story to tell as it was just pulled out from behind those huge barn doors. Located somewhere on the archipelago… more»

Racing Pedigree: 1960 Porsche 356 Cabriolet

I just attended the 12 Hours of Sebring, fulfilling a long-time dream of mine: watching IMSA heroes battle it out as the Florida sun sets on the track, headlights blazing and the driving getting ballsier as they neared the… more»

Owned for 27 Years: 1969 Porsche 912

How refreshing: someone who has actually owned an aircooled 911/912 and not just found it and threw it on eBay. Granted, this 27-year owner may be attempting to cash in on the fanatical pricing for long-hood Porsches, but at… more»

Light Rust, No Reserve: 1970 VW Karmann-Ghia

This 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is selling at no reserve, with bidding well under $1,000 at the moment. While some pundits go a bit over the top in their estimaton that these cars are rapidly appreciating, it is certainly one… more»

Barn Find Fintail: 1965 Mercedes 220S

The Fintail Mercedes is a relative bargain in the classic car market right now, offering a classic look with good engine choices and relatively stout build quality. This 1965 model is fairly needy at the moment but said to… more»

German British Ford: 1971 Mercury Capri

Being sold in Mercury dealerships didn’t necessarily mean that this 1971 Mercury Capri was anything that your typical Mercury buyer at the time wanted, or even could mentally wrap their heads around. They are rare to see today and… more»

High Compression M110: Mercedes 280TE Euro-Spec

It may be hard to keep track of the variety of W123-platform Mercedes that are available to purchase, so we’ll drill it down for you: this one, featuring the Euro-spec M110 motor paired to a manual transmission, is the… more»

Daily-Friendly Classic: Preserved BMW 528e

The E28-platform of BMW’s 5-Series sedan is often written about glowingly, and for good reason: hugely reliable engines; all-day highway cruising ability; many of them outfitted with a manaul transmission; plentiful spares and parts are reasonable; the list goes… more»

Snailshell + Minerva: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

While the early 924s aren’t exactly loved by enthusiasts, the 924 Turbo responded to the naysayers by adding a KKK turbocharger and a number of other engine enhancements to close the gap between it and the naturally-aspirated 911. Visual… more»

California Garage Find: 1957 BMW Isetta

Bidding is quite strong for this 1957 BMW Isetta, which remains in untouched survivor condition. This is the 300 model, which enjoys increased displacement over the 250 for a robust 13 b.h.p. and 13.6 ft. lbs. of torque. Laugh… more»

Dusty and Musty: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

It’s always refreshing when a car claims to be a barn find and looks the part as well.  This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia definitely needs some work to get it back on the road, but it appears to be… more»

Bent Window Project: 1953 Porsche 356

If you’re not shopping for a Speedster or a Carrera, the next best bet in 356 ownership is a Pre-A model with the iconic bent windshield. This 1953 example is one of those, putting it amongst the earliest cars… more»

Diesel 5-Speed: 1981 Audi 5000S

I didn’t know anyone who would have even considered an Audi back in 1981 but I did see a few of them around in our “small” town (100,000 population). This 1981 Audi 5000S diesel 5-speed would have stood out… more»

Box Flares Included: 1975 BMW 2002 Track Build

Old race cars: they just ooze history, even if their only track-experience was at the hands of an amateur. This 1975 BMW 2002 looks like it was well on its way to a grassroots-inspired track build but either stalled… more»

Samurpel? Opeluki? 1973 Opel GT Samurai Mash-Up

Some things are just unnatural. Tofurkey, for example. Nothing against tofu, or turkey – but why mold it in the shape of a Turkey? So, a 1973 Opel GT setting atop a Suzuki Samurai frame, like the one found… more»

In A Shed For Years! 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo

As much beloved as the original Porsche 930 Turbo is by Stuttgartphiles, it’s hard for me to believe that a low-mileage example has deteriorated to this state. I’d love to know the story behind it, but the advertisement posted… more»

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