The Porsche 914 never got much respect. They were more of a midengine VW sold by VW dealers. In Europe, the 914 didn’t even get the Porsche emblem on the hood. The previous entry lever Porsche, the 912, had… more»
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Rare Golf Yellow: 1976 BMW 2002
Regardless of whether it’s a round taillight or square taillight, the color “Golf Yellow” will always be a crowd favorite among some members of BMW’s dedicated 2002 fanbase. This example is rough around the edges but surprisingly sound in… more»
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Clean Cabrio: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
The VW Cabrio has long been one of the iconic later Volkswagen products. Many of them remain in good condition due to diligent owners, but the seller of this 1990 Cabriolet claims it only has 13,100 original miles. The pictures… more»
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Woodgrain Kit: 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel
As cars from the 70s and 80s grow harder to find, you may be surprised to realize that some once-laughable options are now reasons for spending more on a given vehicle. Take fake wood trim slapped on the sides:… more»
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Original Paint: 1972 VW Super Beetle
I would have loved to yanked open the garage door and seen this beautiful Beetle sitting inside. Said to wear original paint and show low mileage of just 60,000, this Super Beetle is located in or near Kansas City… more»
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Gray Market Junkyard Find: BMW 325i Convertible
As some of our long-timers recall, I used to spend most weekends in a junkyard. With a newborn at home, that hobby is on a brief hiatus, but a colleague who runs a parts-pulling business called Mesquite Automotive keeps… more»
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Carolina Yard Art: VW Baja Bug Project
Bad spelling always gives me a laugh on craigslist, as is the case of this Baha! Bug. Grammar aside, this genuine Baja Bug is near Franklin, North Carolina, and the seller’s friend just wants it out of his yard…. more»
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Two Owner 16 Valve: 1987 VW GTI
Despite once being incredibly common, the second generation models of Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup have all but disappeared from American roads. This is especially true of the so-called “hot” models like the 16-valve GTIs and Jetta GLIs. Unfortunately, years of… more»
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Mystery 911 Porsche Part 2
If you missed Part 1 of the story of this Mystery Porsche, be sure to take a look at it here before continuing! From twenty feet away I see the “Barn Find of the Year” (OK the year just… more»
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On the Lot for 30 Years: 1973 Audi 100 Coupe
There’s not much time left on this old-school Audi 100 coupe, which the seller said he rescued from being parked for 30 years in a Colorado car lot. I’d love to know the story behind that, but the sunburnt paint… more»
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V12 Sturzkampfflugzeug! 1988 Alpina B12
It’s hard to beat German for certain words, especially when it comes to barking orders or naming machines. Neither BMW nor Alpina christened this 1988 Alpina B12 Der Sturzkampfflugzeug (The Dive Bomber) but it seems an apt description for… more»
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Mystery 911 Porsche Part 1
I am always amazed by how our readers can spot the tiniest of clues in a photo or fallacies and omissions in a description provided by a seller. This Porsche was just unearthed after hibernating since 1998. It must… more»
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Dismantle or Save: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
This desirable BMW 3.0CS coupe has been sitting since the 1980s, and unfortunately, shows some of the classic signs of rust damage all too common with the E9-chassis cars. This example suffers from the added detriment of being equipped… more»
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Led Zeppelin Connection: 1972 Mercedes 220
This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220 is unique for a few reasons, starting with its gray-market / Euro-spec features (glass headlamps, slim European bumpers), as well as being an ex-British market car with right-hand drive steering. The intrigue builds based… more»
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Impound Lot Find? Euro-Spec 1979 Mercedes 450SEL
The background of the photos for a true European-spec / gray-market 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sure look like an impound auction. As the seller mentions lien sale paperwork, my guess is this car was left at a mechanic’s shop or… more»
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Dusty And Rusty: 1976 BMW 2002
As you can see from the picture, this is a true “barn find” (or at least “garage find”) that has been stored for over twenty years. This 1976 BMW 2002 was said to have been parked after a light… more»
