German Classic Cars

Brochure Model: 1973 Porsche 914

If, like me, you’re a fan or collector of automotive sales brochures, you know that there’s a certain cachet to the colors shown on cars in their brochures. They’re often high-impact, or very of-the-moment, or sometimes they just show… more»

Tow Yard Find: 1977 BMW 630 CSI

BMW’s E24-series two-doors, affectionately known by its fans as the big coupe, is a sensible starter classic. The engine is long-lived and durable and the styling puts examples like this 1977 630 CSI among the top of the pile… more»

California Barn Find: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

Isn’t this a cute project car?  You’ve got to love these early Beetles.  Said to be a true California barn find, this 1957 VW oval-window Beetle is for sale here on craigslist.  With an asking price of $9,800, it currently… more»

Military Import: 1979 Porsche 911SC

This 1979 Porsche 911SC is listed by the seller as a ROW model, or “Rest of the World” example that wasn’t originally indended for the US market. Found near the well-known Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, the seller… more»

Three-Pedal Fintail: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230S

I’ve never understood why four-doors are usually not as desirable as coupe and convertible cars in the classic car market; more doors means more space for you and your friends, and four-doors still typically have plenty of trunk space…. more»

Unlikely Hero: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle

If there were ever an unlikely best selling car, the Volkswagen Beetle was it.  Born in Nazi Germany, the Volkswagen Beetle was one of the first signs that Germany was getting back on its feet after having its industrial… more»

The Extra 10% is MAGIC! 1967 BMW 2000CS

Can you believe it? This 1967 BMW 2000CS is one hundred and ten percent original! I was going to joke that the extra ten percent was the factory rust installed at the Karmann coachworks where the body was made,… more»

17 Years Owned: 1988 VW Scirocco 16V

Volkswagen’s MK2 generation is perhaps one of its most popular and revered today, with vehicles like this clean 1988 Scirocco 16 valve among the top picks for any VW collectors and connoisseurs. Said to be with only its second… more»

Sport Package Survivor: 1982 BMW 320i

The E21 platform series is typically ignored for its unfortunate arrival between the iconic 2002 and legendary E30 of the late 80s. However, ignoring it doesn’t achieve anything, as these cars effectively continued the 2002 formula with some additional… more»

Hand Built: Mercedes Landaulet Replica

Among replicas, the classic Mercedes-Benz 500K has constantly been paid homage to in some fashion. Whether the whole car was rebuilt or simply the iconic nose section, imitation has always been part of its heritage. This custom limousine features… more»

Country Club Staple: 1974 Mercedes 450 SL

Many years ago, right after dinosaurs gave up their reign on Earth, the Mercedes name was synonymous with quality.  That may sound like a catch phrase or advertising line today, but it was true for a long time.  People… more»

Ausgezeichnet in Avocado: 1978 BMW 728

I studied German for a solid seven years in school, but the only use I’ve ever found for my efforts is trawling eBay Germany for Euro-market vintage cars and fantasizing about traveling around Europe in style and bringing home… more»

In Sync: 1986 Volkswagen Quantum Syncro

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a fan of unusual options and configurations on vehicles. There are a few Holy Grail things that I like to have, not necessarily in any particular order and not necessarily having them… more»

Weird Looking Pontiac: 1970 VW Karmann Ghia

This isn’t your typical kit-car. In fact, this isn’t a kit-car at all! Reader Pat L. sent us this Karmann Ghia that has been turned into a miniature Pontiac Firebird–sort of. The front clip is a 1976 Firebird clip… more»

Not a Dolphin: VW Bishcofberger Camper

The range of mini camper conversions is somewhat hard to plot, as it seems there’s always an oddball or two like this Volkswagen pickup-based R/V running around the English countryside. Here in the states, we’re accustomed to seein the… more»

Pint-Sized Rolls-Royce: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Paging Tommy Chong! Alright, so this is a little more in-depth than Anthony Stoner attaching the grille from his parents’ Rolls-Royce to the front of his Beetle in Up In Smoke, but the sentiment is the same. Though these types… more»

Barn Finds