A few days ago, we featured a desirable 5-speed manual-equipped BMW E9 coupe, which you can check out here. It turns out the seller actually bought a total of three E9s and this is one of the other cars…. more»
German Classic Cars
Sep 28, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
$38K Service Completed: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
The limousine as a vehicle segment has lost some relevance over the years, after decades of a long-wheelbase model being perceived as synonymous with wealth and power. I suppose it has to do with the limo becoming less significant… more»
Sep 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sebring Edition With 40K Miles: 1979 Porsche 924
Porsche struggled to develop a more economical sports car to place in their dealerships in the seventies. The company first took a beating from enthusiasts with the 914. Their criticisms were that the car was more Volkswagen than Porsche… more»
Sep 27, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Off-Road Ready: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug
Volkswagen designed the original Beetle as utilitarian transport for the masses. The aim was to create an affordable car that could comfortably transport the entire family. It gained a new following during the Flower Power era, but many recognize… more»
Sep 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Flood Project: 1973 VW Thing
Military-inspired vehicles have always found a place in the public car collective. From Jeeps to Hummers to G-Wagons, OEMs have always figured out how to provide some utilitarian designs to the masses. For sale in Philadelphia, PA, is Volkswagen’s… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Super Sedan: 415 HP 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12
To appreciate Volkswagen’s $100k+ Phaeton, you need to understand the Autobahn. Well before the Eisenhower Interstates, Germany built multi-lane limited-access highways with no speed limits. Survival on the autobahn means you can floor even the humblest well-maintained German car… more»
Sep 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
5-Speed E9: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS
Have you ever lost the energy to restore a car, even if it was a fundamentally good car underneath with the right equipment? I’ve been down that road (more on that later) and it sure seems like the seller… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Porsche 356 Engine: 1963 Devin D
After spending the first half of his life immersed in automobiles in one way, shape, or form, Bill Devin founded Devin Enterprises in 1954 to make fiberglass-bodied race cars. The first car was launched after he sold his Ferrari… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
We have a bucket list of classic cars we want to experience. Some because of how they look or perform, while others we want to see if what has been written about them over the years is really how… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
While we all tend to appreciate the beauty of a perfectly preserved, bone-stock example of a collector vehicle, the right tweaks can also make a vintage car or truck quite desirable. This 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa is a… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Factory Lightweight: 1993 Porsche 911 RS America
In Porsche folklore, the combination of a hardtop coupe with a lightweight designation makes for one of the more sought-after models in the company’s family tree. Through the years, Porsche has offered a naturally-aspirated model with the added bonus… more»
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Care To Spend The Night? 1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia
I have a friend who has a camper in the family of this 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia. His is an ’82, and he lives up a hill. It’s not a mountain, more like a hillock, and he can barely… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Built in the USA: 2000 BMW M-Series Z3
The Z3 was a 2-seat sports car built in the U.S. (Greer, South Carolina) by BMW (1995 to 2002). While coupes and roadsters were offered, 93% of sales were for drop-top versions like the seller’s car. With less than… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part Two – The Cars
As revealed in Part One of the Klein Junkyard series (thanks once again to Helena for the tip!) Mr Klein amassed an enormous collection of mostly German exotic cars and parts over decades. While his business ostensibly existed to sell… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Beautiful Underdog: 1969 Porsche 912
When you are the little brother to one of the most iconic sports cars ever made, it is easy to be overlooked. But when you carefully consider the specs of the 912, you can’t help but wonder if this… more»
Sep 18, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mercedes Bonanza: Stash of SL-Class Cars
The SL-Class of Mercedes-Benz grand touring sports car has been in production since 1954. The SL designation in English translates as “Sport Light”. The third generation arrived in 1971 and stuck around through 1989. The seller has amassed seven… more»
