Occasionally, a vehicle is tied to a time, an event, or even an era by history. While not as influential as the Beetle, the Volkswagen Van and its camper variant was as integral a part of the sixties as… more»
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Monday Motivation: 1970 BMW 2500
As I mentioned yesterday, I spent my weekend on the road in my ’73 BMW Bavaria driving from the Bay Area to Los Angeles and back, and everything was going swimmingly until, about 18 miles from home, all of… more»
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Barockangel: 1957 BMW 502
I’m writing from the road today, having traversed California from North to South in my Bavaria to attend the tenth annual SoCal Vintage BMW Meet in Van Nuys yesterday. It’s a fun show, and well attended, but I was… more»
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Non-Turbo Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
One of the most significant 911s of the 1980s was the monstrous 930, a turbocharged bahnstormer that challenged even the best drivers. If you didn’t fancy putting your driving skills to the test every time you climbed behind the… more»
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Fun In The Sun Bug: 1974 Beetle Special Edition
This little rusty number has all the elements of an original Special Edition 1974 Sun Bug – including a (partial) original deck lid emblem, the correct Hellas Sun Gold Metallic paint scheme and matching gold Lemmerz “GT” sports wheels…. more»
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Abandoned for Years: 1957 Mercedes 190SL
For a few years, the formerly unloved Mercedes-Benz 190SL experienced a rapid rise in value. Long in the shadow of the classic 300SL Gullwing and Roadster, the 190SL was considered the cheaper, unloved sibling. That led to many questionable… more»
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The Flying Brick: 1985 BMW K100
This fun 1985 BMW K100 looks to be in shockingly good condition, thanks to long-term garage storage by the widow of the previous owner. These early K bikes were perhaps one of the purest forms of motorcycle made in… more»
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Texas Oval Well: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
If you ask just about any Volkswagen fan what they wish they could find, their choices will always be an Oval, a Split, or a Kombi. Although time marches on, nice “original” condition cars are becoming harder to… more»
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Package Deal: VW Karmann Ghia & BMW 2002
We tend to be wary of sellers that set hard-to-reach terms in their advertisements, so tread carefully with this one: a package deal-only sale of a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia and a a 1972 BMW 2002. Both cars look quite… more»
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Estate Sale Find: All-Original 1988 BMW 535is
The E28 platform BMW is among the most loved of the 5-Series lineup: comfortable, quick and a deft handler for a family car, the 535is was the next best thing if you couldn’t afford the upkeep on the legendary… more»
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Original Everything: 1958 Volkswagen Beetle
This VW was parked in a nice dry storage unit in 1982 along with the family’s other treasures. Can you imagine the conversation? “What are we ever going to do with all that junk in the storage unit? That… more»
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Beauty In The Eye Of The Beholder: 1962 VW Beetle
One look and you know – you either love it, or hate it. This 1962 Original Paint Beetle is primed to be that classic Rat Rod you’ve dreamed about. And the owner claims it’s in good running and driving… more»
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Restoration Debate: 1970 BMW 2800CS
BMW’s beautiful E9 coupe is one of the fan favorites of the vintage Bimmer crowd, but finding the right car is essential for a happy ownership experience. The mechanicals are not complicated, but the bodies are extremely prone to… more»
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Outlaw or Restore: 1974 Porsche 911
The market for air-cooled 911s seems to be correcting a bit, with only the best cars or survivor-grade projects going for top dollar. That’s a good thing, because it means some cars deserving of restoration will become attainable for… more»
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German Surf Wagon: 1957 Auto Union Universal
The last time I saw a DKW/Auto Union was in the flesh during the failed Vermont junkyard excursion of 2016. On that trip, the most interesting car in the yard was what I believed to be a very complete… more»
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Black Plate 1961 Porsche 356 Super 1600!
I recently had a reader ask why California Black Plates are so popular with collectors and why it’s so special. Well, that’s a good question! Besides looking so much cooler than modern license plates, they proved an easy way… more»
