After my recent trip to the Washington and Oregon coasts, I remain amazed at the number of vintage cars hiding out there that remain in surprisingly solid condition. This 1977 Triumph Spitfire is another example of such a vehicle,… more»
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Rodent Damage: 1979 Porsche 928 5-Speed
On the surface, this 1979 Porsche 928 with the desirable manual transmission looks quite good: just 50,000 miles, glossy red paint, straight body lines, and a very nice interior. However, it hides a secret that will likely lead to… more»
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Enhanced by Neuspeed: Callaway MK2 VW GTI
In the 1980s, tuner cars were at their peak, with aftermarket companies getting astoundingly close to the OEMs in modifying vehicles barely off the assembly line. From ASC to Callaway, these companies were commissioned with tackling multiple projects on… more»
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Well Optioned: 1968 Porsche 912
One of the most sure-fire ways to drive interest in a vintage Porsche is to find a car with a healthy original options list. Although this 912 has some serious rust issues to sort out, the long-term ownership history… more»
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Solid Fintail: 1967 Mercedes 230
We’ve written favorably about Mercedes’ entry-level sedan sporting the classic fintail rear end, and this 1967 230 example is made more appealing by virtue of its six-cylinder powerplant. The 230 is said to be a clean project without any… more»
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It Still Runs: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
So many of the Mercedes-Benz 190SLs we feature command strong prices despite being seemingly hopeless restoration projects. This example has also been in long-term storage like many of those cars, but unlike them it actually runs and is relatively… more»
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Stars and Stripes: Porsche 914 Package Deal
Building a collection around a theme is certainly one way to make buying decisions easier. This listing for three Porsche 914s is a slice of Americana in a German wrapper, as the cars are red, white and blue. The… more»
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Garage Find: 1964 VW Beetles Convertible
Few cars are as simple as a VW Beetle. The construction was simple to reduce production costs, there’s no engine cooling system since the engine is air cooled and they lacked complicated electronics to keep weight and cost down…. more»
Success Story: 1959 BMW Isetta 300
We just heard from Jeanne that her late husbands Isetta is officially sold! She listed it here on Barn Finds as an Exclusive, hoping it would go to someone capable of restoring it. You can view her ad here. The… more»
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Exclusive: 1995 Mercedes E320 W124 Convertible
I’m sure we’ve all been in a similar situation as Reader Axel O. He found this Mercedes E320 after hunting for the perfect one, but shortly after getting it, life threw him a curveball. It was the good kind of… more»
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Incredible Find: 1962 Porsche 356 Super 90
“So a priest and a bank teller walk into a bar….” Out of that pairing, who would, you imagine was more likely to own a Porsche 356? Well, in the case of this barn find 1962 Super 90 coupe,… more»
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Slate Gray Survivor: 1962 Porsche 356
There’s a strong (suggested) opening bid for this 1962 Porsche 356, which is said to wear its original colors of Slate Gray with a light gray interior. The car presents well enough with no massive corrosion to report and… more»
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Post Office Find: 1995 BMW M3
This one is a tough one to write: nearly two years ago, I lost my beloved 1995 BMW M3 to headgasket failure. It was by far my favorite car to this point, and I actually preferred the ’95 with… more»
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Cheap Projects: Beetle, Lincoln Capri and Chevy C/10
An interesting collection of cars has popped up on craigslist, including a VW Beetle that has been sitting since 1972. Fortunately, it appears to be in very dry location as the sunburnt nose and license plate would attest. There… more»
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Texas Car: 1969 Porsche 912
This 1969 Porsche 912 is a claimed dry Texas driver. It comes with a rebuilt, numbers-matching engine and the seller claims it runs well with excellent compression. The biggest issues seem to be cosmetic in nature, but the chassis… more»
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Delphi Green Driver: 1973 Porsche 914
Among the legions of 914s we’ve featured over the years, this is the first one wearing a shade of paint called Delphi Green that I can recall. It’s an excellent 70s color and remains in very nice condition on… more»
