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BF Auction: 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

Although fuel economy and prestige motoring may seem mutually exclusive, they combine perfectly in this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor. Whether on the open road or navigating the hustle and bustle of heavy city traffic, this Mercedes will provide a… more»

Koenig Specials Movie Car: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

If you were old enough in the 1970s and 80s to observe some aspects of European tuning car culture, you would inevitably have been exposed to the likes of highly modified cars known as  Koenig Specials. These vehicles were… more»

V12 Grand Tourer: 1993 BMW 850Ci

Long term ownership tends to be as much of a differentiator when it comes to selling a collectible car as its overall condition. An enthusiast vehicle in excellent shape but with multiple owners showing frequent changing of hands tends… more»

Martini Stripes: 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo

Cars can certainly have a “vibe” if the right cosmetic tweaks are made, and this Porsche 930 screams 1970s European performance car. Obviously, the turbocharged 911 variants are immediately distinguishable thanks to their fat arches and giant whale tail… more»

Dinan Upgrades: 1988 BMW 635CSi

The BMW E24 6-Series coupe remains one of the more handsome designs to come out of the 1980s, and finding one as clean as this is a treat. Complete with some period-correct upgrades and a proper respray in its… more»

25 Years In Storage: Rust-Free 1980 Ford Fiesta

Said to have been bought new in 1980 and driven for a while by adult owners, and then put into storage for 25 years, the seller bought this car from the elderly original owner. This 1980 Ford Fiesta looks… more»

1 of 119: 1981 Audi 4000 5+5

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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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