This listing for a recently unearthed BMW 316 caused some momentary deja vu, as it’s a dead-ringer for my exact car – even down to being right-hand drive. It remains close to factory with the original steel wheels and… more»
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21 Window Alternative: 1961 Mercedes 319 Panorama Bus
There’s a hefty opening bid of $20K expected for this unusual 1965 Mercedes-Benz 319 “Panorama” bus. No one’s stepped up to the plate just yet, which isn’t terribly surprising considering the volume of work needed to make it a… more»
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Purple Project: 1971 Porsche 914
This 1971 Porsche 914 may wear a rare color known as Aubergine, but I’m not entirely certain. While it may seem like just a fancy way to say purple or mauve, finding a 914 in this shade of paint… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1974 VW Westfalia
The rise in popularity of vintage campers is perhaps one of my favorite trends of the collector car hobby. These are vehicles that force you to slow down a little, get in touch with your analog side, and plan… more»
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Forgotten Project: 1995 Mercedes SL500
This rather dull-looking Mercedes SL500 here on craigslist is a DIY project that was never completed, according to the seller’s write-up. Stuffed into the corner of a garage in Alameda, CA, it appears it may have been sitting for… more»
Reader Ad: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Project + Parts Car
What Makes It Special? I am the 2nd owner of this car, it was never wrecked, has its original metal nose, has been professionally painted, custom engine built, is on Porsche wheels etc just needs assembled. It also comes… more»
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Dual Carb’d Motor: 1956 Porsche 356
The listing for this 1965 Porsche 356 has already disappeared, but it’s too interesting not to write up. When’s the last time you saw a tacked-on “For Sale” sign in the windshield of a vintage 356? Most of these… more»
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Das Seltene Auto: 1986 Volkswagen Quantum
Once a staple in suburban driveways, the station wagon was king long before minivans came along. SUV’s took over the show though and wagons are becoming quite a rare sight. German automakers still believe in the station wagon and… more»
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Boosted Bargain: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
It seems that Porche 944’s can frequently be found when looking through the local car listings. But it’s not often you’ll find a 944 Turbo…. especially for only $4,500! Listed here on Craigslist in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this 1986 944… more»
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Preserved Sport Model: 1987 BMW 325is
This low-mileage 1987 BMW 325is is a car that’s near and dear to my heart, as I own the same vehicle but in Alpine White. The 1987 sport models – designated by the “IS” on the end of the… more»
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$4k Florida VW Type 2: Is It Your Type?
Call it a Breadloaf, a Loaf, a Bay Window, a Bay, a Transporter, a Samba, a Type 2, a Kombi, a Bus … or, in this case, a basic post-Chicken Tax VW Van. And, if you squint real hard,… more»
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Compromises and Financial Sacrifice: 1964 Porsche 356C
By any measure, Porsche 356s are iconic cars. Their evolution, from the first roadsters in 1948 to their eventual replacement by the 911 in 1965, spanned seventeen years of continual refinement. As Porsche is known for being a company… more»
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Deer Hit and Parked: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
While accident damage can be unnerving for even the most seasoned restorer to fix, it can also sometimes mean that a car was kept off the road for many years while it waited for its date with the body… more»
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Original Paint and Interior: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is perhaps the epitome of a survivor, with original paint, body panels and interior and no obvious defects despite 90K miles on the clock. The sellers says it was stored since new on the West… more»
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Quick Flip: 1979 BMW 320/6
This 1979 BMW 320/6 is a car I closely monitored when it was on eBay a few weeks ago. It’s the only other car besides my own European-spec E21 that I’ve seen in recent years with the 2.0L carb’d… more»
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Track Car Shell: 1975 Porsche 911 Slantnose
The seller doesn’t know much about the history of the slantnose-converted 1975 Porsche 911, but he’s interested in learning more. Of course, he also wants to sell the car, which is suspected to have formerly had a V8 stuffed… more»
