Do you have a hankerin’ for a winter project? Do you have a lot of room and a lot of skill in restoring cars? Do you like unusual (at least in the US) German cars? If so, than this… more»
German Classic Cars
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Canvas Roof Baja: 1963 VW Beetle
The seller of a Baja-ized air-cooled Beetle claims he knew of this car for 40 years and finally rescued it from the barn that fell in around it. Strange to see it get sold so quickly after knowing of… more»
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Stuck 16 Valve: 1988 VW Scirocco
VW’s Scirocco 16 valve is the one to buy if you’re hunting for the ultimate 80s hot hatch from Wolfsburg, and this one is dirt cheap. However, there’s a catch: the seller admits that the motor doesn’t spin freely,… more»
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High Miler: $3,500 1982 Porsche 928
Buying a cheap Porsche is a risky move in any form, but bear with me here: this 1982 928 has close to 200,000 miles on the clock. I say you can’t get there without a fastidious owner committed to… more»
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Solid Barn Find E9: 1973 BMW 3.0CS
If you follow the sale history of project-grade BMW E9 coupes, you’ll likely notice these cars attract rust like fleas to a dog. On the flip side, when one is seemingly solid, bidders do not hesitate to throw down… more»
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No Reserve Euro Model: 1985 Mercedes 500SL
In the gray market surge of the 1980s, Mercedes’ R107 convertible was one of the most popular cars to be whisked through various ports of call with its pretty Euro bits still attached. One of the most desirable specimens… more»
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$750 Bahnstormer: 1992 Audi S4 Project
Audi has a history of building turbocharged sedans and wagons that deliver blistering performance backed by capable Quattro all-wheel drive. This 1992 Audi S4 is known as the Ur-S4 as it was the first “S” car rolled out in… more»
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Worth Restoring? Wrecked Mercedes Unimog
This classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog had an unfortunate encounter of either the roll-over or low-hanging branch kind, resulting in an abrubt decapitation of its cabin. Hopefully, there was no one in the passegner seat or the bed, as there’s a… more»
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Euro Delivery Survivor: 1980 BMW 320i
As many of you know, I own a Euro-market 1980 BMW 320 that is part of the E21 chassis family. This clean 1980 320i is an American-market model, complete with a fuel-injected four-cylinder and huge U.S.-mandated safety bumpers. It… more»
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Aircraft Hangar Find: 1987 Porsche 930
Few cars scream ’80s excess louder than the original Porsche 930, the turbocharged supercar that frightened road test editors and track day enthusiasts from its introduction to the present day. Valued have been rising, and this example here on eBay was… more»
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The Costs of a Rebuild: Basketcase E30 M3
Similar to the aircooled Porsche 911, E30-chassis BMW M3s have enjoyed a rapid rise in price. Owners who bought them as weekend cars or track beaters in the late 90s and early 2000s likely netted themselves a tidy profit… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1974 Mercedes Benz 280S
From Mason H. – Single family-owned Mercedes Benz 280S with sun roof. Stored in attached enclosed garage for 11 years, but fully functional prior to storage. Great project car! The car has dark blue original paint with original tan… more»
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How Did I Get Here? 1983 BMW 745i
Do you ever see a once-exotic car in a sad state—or even just in an unexpected place—and ask: How did that get there? Such is the case for this 1983 BMW 745i, a not-for-U.S.-sale, ultra-expensive turbo supersedan that has somehow… more»
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Michigan Man Forced To Liquidate His Collection
While some wouldn’t classify Ron D’s car hoard as a collection, chances are he wouldn’t quite agree with them. He’s been buying interesting cars since he was 21 years old. Most of his cars are currently sitting out on… more»
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13,800 Miles: 1991 Mercedes 560 SEL
Long considered to be the most durable of Mercedes’ U.S. lineup, the W126 chassis cars are incredibly useful even today: handsome, stately and fantastic highway cruisers, finding one that’s simply been maintained is normally the only bar to clear… more»
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Grey Market Find: 1966 Mercedes 250SE
Bearing clues that it originated in an overseas market before being shipped stateside, this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250SE is claimed to be a long-stored example that the seller knows very little about. It also is listed with “make offer” as… more»
