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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»

Found in Japan: Mercedes 350SL + Parts Car

This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350SL is a rare ex-Japan market car with right-hand drive steering and all of its Euro-spec parts still attached. It comes with a 450SL parts car which can help address some of the rot issues on… more»

Belgian Barn Find: Michelotti-Bodied XK140 and More

A car collector and former coachbuilder recently passed away in Belgium, and he left an impressive collection of classic vehicles behind. Among them is this stunning Michelotti-bodied Jaguar XK140, of which only a handful are believed to have been… more»

Rare in Hennarot: 27 Years Owned 1988 BMW M3

It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of the E30-chassis BMW 3-Series; after all, a 1987 325is was my first real project car and one I still own today, approaching a decade in my care. While the M3… more»

Street Parked: Former BMW-Autogas M1 Racer

The BMW M1 is perhaps the company’s most well-known and sought-after supercar. After all, BMW may routinely produce performance cars as part of its standard likeup but mid-engined supercars come along rarely. This particular M1 had fallen off the… more»

Corvette Alternative: 1972 Opel GT

This 1972 Opel GT is one of the better ones we’ve seen lately, although it is saddled with an automatic transmission. That’s OK – it likely played a role for the high state of preservation on display. The seller… more»

Rusty Redemption: 1966 VW Single Cab Split Window

This project is full of possibilities. The popularity of early Volkswagens is undeniable and with the increased interest comes increased values. This 1966 VW single-cab, split-window pickup resides in Sanford, Florida and already has a lot of rust repair… more»

200 Mile Daily Commuter: 1974 Porsche 914

The seller of this very affordable 1974 Porsche 914 claims he used it for a 200-mile round trip commute – daily – for several years. First of all, my hat is off to this gentleman for using a vintage… more»

One Of The Best? 1975 Porsche 914

I got into Triumphs after two years of searching (from age 12 to 14) for a Porsche 914 that I could a) afford and b) wasn’t a complete piece of junk. It never happened. After seeing pictures of this… more»

Big Tank Hardtop: 1960 Porsche 356 Cabriolet

Reading the options list for this 1960 Porsche 356 Cabriolet may make your mouth water, if you’re an aircooled fanatic. The factory hardtop is a nice bonus as well, and a desirable feature we rarely see. This one is… more»

Parked 25 Years Ago: 1971 Volkswagen Bus

To put your project in perspective, it sometimes helps to look at an example in worse shape than yours. This 1971 Volkswagen Microbus is said to have run when parked 25 years ago, but hasn’t moved from its spot… more»

Matching Numbers, No Reserve: 1975 Porsche 911

It’s hard to be an armchair quarterback on eBay vehicles, but this 1975 Porsche 911 Targa looks like a reasonably safe bet selling at no reserve. The seller scooped it out of a five-year hibernation in a specialist shop… more»

Boating Season Awaits: 1966 Amphicar 770

The Amphicar 770 is an example of a classic that seemingly began rising in value overnight, and certainly the case of a car you could have bought cheaply – if you got in before the jump in prices. Now,… more»

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