Few people know that the Porsche 914/6 was far from the wildest 914 built. In fact, the factory assembled two V8-equipped cars, one as a test mule and another as a birthday present to Ferry Porsche himself. Today, they… more»
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Parked in ’78: 1961 Mercedes 190SL
One of my biggest fears with my projects is getting lost in the minutia of life and letting them sit for prolonged periods. Fortunately, everything in my collection right now is at a good point of completion, so any… more»
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Mom’s 911: 1978 Porsche 911SC
Look out, cool mom coming through: the seller of this 1978 Porsche 911SC claims the car belongs to his mother, who acquired it in 1994 and drove it regularly until just recently. Old age has made shifting the 911… more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: 1959 BMW Isetta
This weekend, the annual “Vintage” festival commenced in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s a celebrated pilgrimage of BMW owners, mostly those models made in the 1960s, 70s and 80s (don’t bother coming if you’ve got anything made after 1991). The… more»
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Nicest One Left: 1980 Bradley GT
Without fail, most of the Bradley GTs we feature are shadows of their former selves, completely past the point of reasonable return. It’s rare we get to see what one would have looked like when new, assembled by someone… more»
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43rd Gullwing Built: 1954 Mercedes 300SL
Tom Cotter continues to sniff out some amazing barn finds, as evidenced by the latest discovery on his show The Barn Find Hunter. This time, it’s a long-stored 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, the 43rd car built which makes it… more»
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Cheap Basketcase: 1977 Porsche 911
Under $1,900 could bring this Porsche 911 home, provided you’re OK with owning a rough project that’s been the victim of a hacksaw more than once. This was originally a 1977 hard top coupe that received both a drop… more»
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Engine Swap Victim: 1989 BMW M3 at Copart
The BMW E30 M3 is one of the more popular 1980s collector cars at the moment, but prices have cooled on those less-than-perfect specimens. This example is listed as part of a Copart auction with some minor cosmetic damage,… more»
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Unique Baur Top: 1986 BMW 325i
BMW’s 3-Series sedan from the 1980s is one of the more accessible vintage cars for new enthusiasts who prefer a European project. My first project car was a 1987 325is, a vehicle I still own today. However, if you… more»
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Built for ’68 Season: Opel Kadett Gasser
Who can solve the mystery of the King Kadett? Surely someone recognizes this wicked gasser that just popped up on craigslist in Chicago. Of course, much to my surprise, these were popular cars for drag conversions as there’s far… more»
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Docked For 10 Years: 1967 Amphicar 770
It’s a car! It’s a boat! Actually, this 1967 Amphicar 770 isn’t a particularly great one of either of those, but the mere fact that you can drive into a lake or pond and then motor away (albeit slowly) is… more»
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No Reserve Early Production: 1966 Porsche 912
Every now and again, I get to scope out a potential project car on Barn Finds that makes me feel oh-so-much-better about what’s currently in my fleet. Sometimes, I get bummed that my 1981 Toyota HiAce project is a… more»
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Lifted Import: 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country
Can’t decide between a Mark 2 golf and an SUV? Look no further! This 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country is the car for you, and yes it did come this way from the factory. What is it? Allow me to… more»
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No Motor, No Windows: BMW Isetta
While restored and survivor-grade Isettas are commanding good money these days, basketcase examples still tend to go cheaply or not go at all. This Isetta is missing major components, including the drivetrain and windows, and there’s a fair amount… more»
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WANTED: 1964-1996 Porsche 911
Barn Finds reader Dennis Collins is looking for an air-cooled Porsche 911 and needs our help! If you have one or know of one that’s for sale, please let him know by replying in the comments section below. Even… more»
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Walkthrough Cabin: 1967 VW Bus
While the auction world loses its collective mind over vintage VW Buses with 21 windows, now may be the time to grab a lesser-windowed Type 2 for a whole lot less. This 1967 VW bus is an 11-window model… more»
