If you have been searching for a Volkswagen Beetle to add to your collection, there are many reasons why this 1969 example deserves a close look. It is a one-owner survivor that has spent the cold months stored in… more»
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True Barn Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was the sports car equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was only the second auto to be produced by VW and had a 20-year run from 1955 to 1974 (1957-74 for convertibles). Designated the Type 14… more»
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Military Farm Rig: 1976 Unimog 416
Ah, the Unimog: a rig that is both incredibly capable and useless all at once. This military-grade tractor, which has begun to find its way into civilian life, is an overbuilt brute with a dedicated following. It is one… more»
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First Year Model: 1983 Porsche 944
Whenever a first-year model is discovered, there’s usually some associated excitement that comes from knowing it has features the later cars didn’t get. In the case of the Porsche 944, those “easter eggs” are fairly modest and minor in… more»
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Pre-War German Build: 1938 Ford Eifel
Ford Germany (aka Ford-Werke GmbH) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. One of its products was the Ford Eifel which was produced between 1935 and 1940. It was never imported into the U.S., and the car fell victim to the… more»
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The Clownshoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe
Despite being someone who considers himself an enthusiast, the list of cars that I get truly excited about driving is shockingly small. I’m not sure if it’s a combination of having limited time to drive for fun or simply… more»
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Sad Slant Nose: 1975 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
There’s a phrase used in certain situations, usually intended as a sarcastic retort to patterns many of us wish would self-correct: “The world is healing” is one of personal go-tos, and it may be one of the best ways… more»
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$800 Project: 1969 Opel Kadett B Wagon
If you were looking for a small automobile in the late 1960s and had an affinity for Buicks, your choices were satisfied by imports from Opel. General Motors had a stake in Opel (West Germany) from 1929 to 2017,… more»
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Super Sedan: 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
When a car wears a paint color you don’t often see, it can transform your opinion of it almost instantly. A W109-series Mercedes-Benz sedan is a vehicle you associate with staid colors and restrained appearances, so seeing this 1969… more»
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3,000 Original Miles: 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco GTI
There are legions of cool cars that never made it to the United States, and if you split those hairs even further, you can find variants of vehicles that most of us didn’t even know existed. The GTI name… more»
BF Classified: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen Beetles are famous for being simple, approachable classics, but many affordable examples hide rotten floors. This 1974 Super Beetle offers a more encouraging starting point. It reportedly runs well, retains rust-free original floor pans, and comes with nearly… more»
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Parked in 2013: 1982 Porsche 911 Targa
While it may seem like everyone with a classic air-cooled Porsche for sale has become an overnight speculator and/or brilliant broker, that’s actually not the case. This 1982 Porsche 911 Targa is a refreshing reminder of how simple these… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW’s 2002 redefined the sedan. It wasn’t the fastest or the best-handling of its ilk. It’s not beautiful, nor was it cheap. But it had shades of all these attributes in a blend that somehow made it more than… more»
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Bubble Car Duo: Pair of 1957 BMW Isettas
In the early 1950s, a microcar was developed in Italy called the Isetta. Its egg-like shape earned it the nickname of “Bubble Car,” and it had a single door that opened in the front. They were licensed for manufacture… more»
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Parked 20 Years: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
It’s a shame when someone gets a project and can’t find the time or interest to get started on it. Of course, if you’re a GM guy and you get handed a vintage Mercedes-Benz, it’s understandable if you’re not… more»
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Corvette Mini-Me: Pair of Opel GT Projects
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Buick dealers sold imported Opels from Germany to buyers who were looking for small or sporty cars. One of those was the Opel GT, produced from 1968 to 1973, and it had a… more»
