Oh well, I guess it was inevitable that at some point, a shift-it-yourself automotive arrangement would be a thing of the past. It’s not exactly a complete thing of the past but we’re gettin’ there. So, with that belief,… more»
German Classic Cars
Dec 6, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Street Legal Race Car: 1999 Porsche 996.1 GT3 Cup
When it comes to race cars, Porsche is near the top of the heap for building vehicles that are dominant on the road and the track. As such, it’s not a surprise that occasionally, it builds track cars that… more»
Dec 5, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Single-Owner 1963 Porsche 356
The 356 was the predecessor to the iconic Porsche 911. Styling cues are definitely carried across the models that followed and these cars are the origin of the legendary cars that came after. The 356B raised the position of… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • Exclusives • 4 Comments
Supercharged 6-Speed: 2003 Mini Cooper S
The retro trend began to be felt within the automobile industry in the 1990s, and BMW joined the party when it unveiled its Mini Concept at the 1997 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Production commenced in 2001, with this Cooper… more»
Dec 4, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare 1980 Porsche 924 Martini Turbo M471-S
This 1980 Porsche 924 Martini Turbo is equipped with the rare M471-S package. The car has only had 2 owners and its odometer reads 62k miles. The package included 5-bolt hubs, 4-wheel disc brakes, 16” premium wheels, Koni sport… more»
Dec 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Corvette-Inspired Sports Car? 1970 Opel GT
Was it a coincidence that the Opel GT of 1968 to 1973 had more than a passing resemblance to the early third-generation Corvette (1968 forward)? Probably not, as General Motors owned Opel Automobile GmbH of Germany for 88 years…. more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
The Porsche 944 was the third Porsche model to feature a transaxle set-up, a pretty significant departure from the brand’s well-known 911. In 1987 the US Porsche 944 Turbo was one of the first cars ever to include both… more»
Nov 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare 1970 Porsche 911E Targa
The 1970 911E was designed to have better handling than the 911T or the 911S. It came with a longer wheelbase, Bosch fuel injection, and Fuch alloy wheels. The E was considered the “mid-range” trim level. This 911 comes… more»
Nov 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Running Project: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D
This ponton-styled 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D is looking for a new home. It’s listed here on facebook Marketplace with a $12,000 price tag, though the seller is entertaining offers. The new owner can pick it up from Spring Creek, Nevada…. more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Reasonably Priced GT: 1984 Porsche 928S
Sometimes, being short on details in a craigslist listing isn’t the crime we think it is. It all depends on the information presented, and in the case of this Porsche 928, I suspect the seller is the kind of… more»
Nov 28, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Racing With Beetle Parts: 1962 Lynx B Formula Vee
“If you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a large one.” That simple statement has been attributed to numerous famous racers, and every ounce of it is true. Racing can be an addictive hobby that… more»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1957 VW Ghia La Carrera Panamericana Tribute Magazine Car!
The creativity of “car people” can be interesting on the low end and absolutely captivating on the high. Of course, where this scale stops completely depends on the viewer, but so many interesting cars come from this side of… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Grand Tourer: 1927 Mercedes 12/55 Mannheim
This is an unusual find, especially for discovering on a site like craigslist. The car shown here is a 1927 Mercedes 12/55 Mannheim, a large sedan manufactured by Daimler-Benz AG and one of the first vehicles sold under the… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Affordable Exotic? 1982 Bradley GT
Bradley Automotive was in the kit car business throughout the 1970s. That’s when building dune buggies on Volkswagen chassis became popular. The GT was perhaps their most successful model and accounted for an estimated sales of 6,000 units in… more»
Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Ever Seen One? 1984 Wartburg 353
If you’re like me, your question is “What’s a Wartburg”? And the answer turns out that it’s an East German car built by AWE. The 353 was a versatile sedan produced from 1966 to 1988, accounting for more than… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4-Speed Manual: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S
The combination of a luxury car with a manual transmission is one of the more curious combinations out there. Most buyers of such a car wouldn’t want the “hassle” of rowing their own gears, but if that were universally… more»
