The W126-series of Mercedes automobiles is among the most elegant and stout line of vehicles the company has ever built. Featuring the bank vault quality the brand became synonymous with in the 1980s, this 1985 Mercedes 500SEL is a… more»
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Kelmark Alternative: 1970 Cimbria Kit Car
Like so many kit cars, the history of the Cimbria is a cloudy one. It started off as a U.S.-born design, enduring some mild transformations and updates and even spinning off a UK version called the Eagle SS. The… more»
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Go Go Little Car: 1959 Goggomobile TS400
The postwar need for cheap transportation in Europe was met with all sorts of small cars, most of them powered by tiny, two-stroke engines. A surprising number of them made it across the Atlantic to the US to take… more»
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Bad Repaint: 1994 Porsche 968
Porsche’s 968 is a somewhat of a red-headed stepchild in the company’s North American lineup, featuring a front-mounted four-cylinder engine instead of the traditional rear-engined flat six. Despite this, the car delivered excellent handling characteristics and remains quite rare… more»
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Three to Make One: VW Beetle Collection
Could you make one Beetle out of these three projects? Or is it best to simply keep the $1,200 in your pocket and find a better example? That’s the question in front of you if this three-for-one deal up… more»
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SWB Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
This isn’t the worst Porsche project we’ve seen, but it’s far from the easiest. The seller still says “it’s all there” as it relates to completeness, despite not having an engine, transmission, or interior. There is rust to contend… more»
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Early Model Pair: ’62 + ’63 VW Beetles
If my experience selling cars and trucks out of the large collection of vehicles in Georgia has taught me anything, it’s that old aircooled VWs still command a following, even in project form. This pair of Bugs includes a… more»
Success Story: Georgia Collection ’74 VW Bus
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. Old VW Buses continue to be popular, and… more»
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One Rusty Puppy: 1975 Volkswagen Bus
I am happy, yes I am. That is always what these 1975 Volkswagen Buses look like. Two round headlights and a squared front end, it looks at you like a puppy does. This one from Delaware is seeking to… more»
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Funny-Sounding Thunderbird: Veebird Kit Car
If you had been passed by this (apparent) ’57 Thunderbird back in its heyday, you might have noticed an uncharacteristic engine note—coming from the wrong end of the car, no less. That’s because what looks like a T-bird is… more»
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Dyno Time Only: 911-Powered Beck 550 Roadster
Beck Spyders are a worthy alternative to the real-deal Porsche 550 Spyders, considering the five-figure price difference between a kit car and the genuine article. This unfinished project is seemingly close to being complete, with an assembled 911 engine… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1986 VW Jetta “Pirelli” Edition
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»
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Exclusive: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
The VW Thing is well, one interesting thing! This one belongs to Reader Paul P and he’s decided it’s time to part ways with this VW. It’s a solid driver that is ready to be enjoyed. Being based on… more»
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You Finish It: 1975 Porsche 911S Project
There is no more iconic shape than that of a Porsche 911. Even in its modern iterations, a 911 is instantly recognizable. But it is the early ones – especially the air cooled models – that have been climbing… more»
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25,000 Original Miles: 1968 Mercedes 250SL
When it comes to vintage Mercedes convertibles, it’s not at all surprising to see low-mileage examples like this 1968 250SL pop up. These frequently became the weekend drivers of the elite, not intended for daily commuting and perhaps even… more»
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Parked Since 1998: 1974 Porsche 914
This 1974 Porsche 914 is in need of waking up, as it’s got great colors and some choice engine modifications that could make it fun driver if you can live with the scruffiness. The seller notes that some engine… more»
