As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
German Classic Cars
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Mystery Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hearse?
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is described as an “Estate” and the conversion was supposedly done the year the car was built. An internet search for hearses of this year shows a few examples including this one. While this car… more»
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Born Under a Bad Sign: 1983 Porsche 944
Maybe this poor Porsche is cursed! It was parked when one owner died, then bought for another owner who died before he could get to work on it. Left for dead itself despite showing only 28,000 miles, this ’83… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1978 VW Electric Super Beetle
If this VW Beetle Convertible looks familiar, that’s because we featured it back in 2016 when it was listed by reader Chris D as an Exclusive, you can read the Success Story here. The buyer, Kerry S, upgraded the… more»
Old G But Good G: 1980 Mercedes 240 GD
An incredibly rugged and iconic 4×4 is a G Wagen. While most modern ones are beyond obtainable price ranges of most, there is hope for owning one and that is this red, 1980 two door Mercedes-Benz 240 GD. It… more»
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Float Your Boat: 1964 Amphicar 770
When it comes to the world of classic cars there are some cars that have a very broad appeal, and there are cars that really cater for a more specific taste. This 1964 Amphicar probably fits into the latter… more»
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Pre-Passat: 1973 Volkswagen 412 Wagon
Here’s a nearly forgotten link in Volkswagen’s transition from its air-cooled halcyon days to its mainstream modern form: the Type 4. The Type 4—otherwise known as the 411 in 1971 and 1972 and the 412 in ’73 and ’74—remained… more»
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Made In Metal Shop! Mercedes-Benz 540K Body
Mercedes-Benz’s elegant Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster communicates power and elegance, combining vehicle and art in a timeless design that forever illuminates the manufacturer’s storied name. Challenge today’s top designers and equip them with the latest 3D computer tools, and the… more»
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Not Dancer Or Prancer: Pair Of Volkswagen Dashers
No seriously, hear me out. Currently available here on Craigslist, these two Dashers a steal at $1,000. They are located up in Poconos, Pennsylvania. The selling point about this pair is the two-door Dasher seen above. There are not… more»
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Rare AMG Wagon! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 TE
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz AMG wagon is a sharp looking car! It is supposedly a pre-merger car which is apparently extremely rare. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $15,600. The ad has over 200… more»
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Needs Finished: 1959 Volkswagen Pickup
This 1959 Volkswagen single-cab pickup is located in Delaware and can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $34,000! The restoration has already begun and the pickup is said to run and drive well. Thanks to Barn… more»
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Oval Bug: 1957 VW Beetle Oval Window
Car enthusiasts come in all shapes, sizes, and tastes. What works for one person does not work for another. The seller of this particular 1957 oval-window Volkswagen deliberately set out to create the car that you see here. It… more»
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Broken Art: Wrecked 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
While we often see Porsche’s iconic 959 in perfectly preserved condition, it is a supercar capable of impressive speeds – but that doesn’t mean every millionaire owner has the skills to drive the car properly. In fact, given their… more»
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LeMons, Ho! $500 1974 Opel Manta
One of the more delightful developments in the car world over the last few years is that these days, when we see a car with an asking price of $500 or less, the first question many of us ask… more»
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Rolled in ’72: 1959 Porsche 356
Someday, I hope to meet the owner behind the eBay account, porforauto. They’re the ones that seemingly bought every wrecked Porsche 356 from the 1960s-onward and are now sitting on a stockpile of precious metal. Well, I guess that… more»
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Auction Fever! The Wenzel Collection
Have any of you gotten a vehicle from an auction? That’s a dumb question, of course some of you have. If you have, let us know what they were in the comments section, inquiring minds (like mine) want to… more»
