Instead of creating another 356 Speedster clone, the builder of this replica focused on one of Porsche’s wildest competition cars – the 908/03. The real thing was developed for races such as the Targa Florio and Nurburgring, where its… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1971 VW Karmann Ghia
Some project candidates are better than others, and this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is an absolute beauty. It has sat for twenty-five years, but much of the hard work is completed. It is rust-free, and if you’re feeling sorely… more»
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No Reserve: 1997 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s not often that you find the words “Porsche” and “No Reserve” in the same sentence. However, that is the case with this 1997 Porsche 911 Targa. It is a tidy, driver-grade classic, ready for action with a new… more»
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Needs TLC: 1969 Opel GT 1.9L 4 Speed Manual
The styling of Opel’s GT, like the C3 Corvette, was inspired by the Mako Shark and its 1965 sibling, the Mako Shark II. The Sharks were designed in-house at GM, under Bill Mitchell’s watchful eye. By 1968, both the… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1973 Porsche 914 1.7
Up for sale in Salem, Oregon on Craigslist is this very tidy five-speed 1973 Porsche 914 1.7-liter in resplendent yellow. The seller wants $12,800. Thanks to Curvette for this listing. The 1.7 is the less-powerful version of the 914—a… more»
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All Original and No Reserve: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
We all know how desirable original cars can be. Often times, the cars and trucks we want the most are the ones most prone to being modified or over-restored. That’s certainly the case with a tuneable car like the… more»
Wrecked 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
The Porsche 911 craze seems to be holding strong, with air-cooled examples still fetching good money. When this wrecked 1989 Porsche 911 came across my desk, I wasn’t so sure about it, but once I realized it was a… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Back in 2020, this 1989 Mercedes 560SL was found in the original owner’s garage, where it had been parked for over a decade. The seller, a 30-year Mercedes-Benz technician who says this is the 25th R107 SL he has… more»
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1 Owner 993: 1995 Porsche 911
Certain cars just seem to be evergreen in terms of their appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike; the Porsche 993 generation of the classic 911 is one of those cars. Values never seem to drop and people always seem… more»
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Well-Preserved 1974 Volkswagen Thing
It’s been a hotter-than-average summer in my neck of the woods in North Carolina. Mercy! Fortunately, this bright orange Thing reminds me of a big pumpkin and cooler fall weather that can’t get here fast enough. And speaking of… more»
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Theft Recovery Project: 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo
The history report of a vehicle is a curious thing. For vehicles below a certain age, it’s still a meaningful barometer of value, especially when a serious accident is involved. Modern supercars are constructed of such ridiculous materials that… more»
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Syncro Rarity: 1991 Golf Country 4WD
There was a period of time in the late 1980s and early 1990s when automobile manufacturers seemed particularly adventurous. We just featured a Corvette ZR-1, the so-called King of the Hill, which was a bonkers performance car built to… more»
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Imola Red: 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster
Here we have one of the best bargains you’ll find in the performance roadster category – the BMW Z3 M. The “M” stands for Motorsports, distinguishing this variant from the plain-Jane Z3. The story began in 1995, when BMW… more»
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Buy One Now: 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo
We rarely feature late-model cars on this site, and there’s good reason for that: many of them haven’t yet attained collector status, and it will be some time before they do. But every now and again, you see the… more»
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Sport Package Driver: 1990 BMW 325is
Following up on our recent post about the Buick LeSabre T-Type, here’s a car that GM was hoping to target with its European-inspired models: a 1990 BMW 325is. Otherwise known as an E30, the 3-Series BMW had become a… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
Mercedes-Benz built plenty of luxurious automobiles, but the W126 S-Class occupies a special place in the company’s history. These cars earned their reputation through exceptional engineering, highway comfort, and build quality that made them favorites of executives, diplomats, and… more»
