It isn’t too often that we can highlight a vehicle that hasn’t been shown before on Barn Finds. Here’s a well-handling, two-door German car with a bigger engine than usual, and a 5-speed manual transmission. What’s not to like?… more»
German Classic Cars
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1 of 27 Built: 1999 BMW 540i Touring Wagon
When it comes to assessing the rarity of a vehicle, we can’t just blame the Corvette guys for picking apart their build sheets down the smallest detail. As a long-time BMW fan, we do the same thing, but in… more»
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No Reserve: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Pickup
Volkswagen released the Golf Mk I as its replacement for the venerable Beetle in 1974. It proved to be a showroom success, with the Golf remaining an integral part of the company’s range ever since. Marketed in North America… more»
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Bargain W112 Coupe: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
This car seems way, way too cheap. Tell me I’m wrong or if I’m missing an obvious flaws, but a W112 coupe should be selling for $20,000 or better in this condition. The seller says that it’s his dad’s… more»
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One Owner: 1981 BMW 320i
Like a dog paddling in a pond, BMW’s three-series was steady on top, with a lot going on underneath. The sporty sedan theme perfected by the 2002 persisted, but the car’s entire demeanor was refined. The styling remained boxy,… more»
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LA Garage Find: 1958 Porsche 356 Super
These days, there’s some occasional discussion about whether eBay is still the best place to sell a vintage car. Just recently, a friend of mine sold an R107 Mercedes-Benz for a world record price not on Bring A Trailer… more»
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Quirky Homebuilt 1940/67 Ford/VW Truck Bug
Since the advent of the vehicle, people have been customizing them to suit their tastes while pushing the limits of their engineering and artistic abilities. The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most customized vehicles of all time due… more»
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EV Conversion: 1967 Porsche 911
One of the more confounding aspects of the long-hood Porsche world right now is there are some legitimately bad cars out there that still sell for ridiculous money, even in a down market. If you’re an owner of one… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1987 Porsche 944 Convertible
Here’s something you don’t see every day, a custom-built 1987 Porsche 944 that spent most of its life in the hands of a professional body shop owner, who modified it for his own personal use. Now offered as a… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1964 Volkswagen Beetle is the kind of classic we love to find! It’s ready to drive and is being offered by its second owner. While Beetles aren’t the fastest car ever built, they are wonderfully unique and can… more»
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Teutonic Turbo: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
We’ve seen 13 Audis from 1983 here on Barn Finds, and all but one of them have had only two doors. The only four-door 5000 sedan we’ve seen was written up by yours truly, three years ago here. It… more»
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Turbo Slant Nose Conversion: 1980 Porsche 911 Convertible
Modified cars are an acquired taste, but one thing is for sure: it’s hard to get the same money for a car that’s been tinkered with versus one that’s bone stock. The Porsche 911 is a car that usually… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Porsche 914 Limited Edition
The practice of manufacturers releasing special versions of their production models isn’t a recent phenomenon. Porsche followed that path in 1974 with the release of the 914 Limited Edition. Offered in two paint combinations, only around 1,000 of these… more»
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Final Year Long Hood: 1973.5 Porsche 911T
I recently read the annual Knight-Frank Wealth Report and found a few nuggets of intrigue, the biggest takeaway being that the world’s financial elite are increasingly prioritizing experiences and things not easily repeated. The inclination to wanting to spend… more»
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19k One-Owner Miles: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
With more than 21 million copies made across 65 years, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is likely the most built car in the world. Back in the day, they were everywhere, yet you seldom see one… more»
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Martini Championship Edition: 1977 Porsche 924
When a seller puts a minimum level of effort into listing a vehicle for sale, it can be a warning sign of a potentially challenging transaction ahead. However, in other instances, the car in question is clean enough to… more»
