The Volkswagen Cabriolet is one of the more instantly recognizable nameplates among the German automaker’s lineup, with the droptop Rabbit and Beetle long-time fixtures in the convertible marketplace. By the time the MKIV generation of VW’s lineup rolled out,… more»
German Classic Cars
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Drive And Show: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
Who doesn’t love a VW Beetle? My family had one when I was in high school. I learned to drive on it. I’d love another one. What do you know? Todd K offers us this tip on a 1964… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Project E12: 1977 BMW 530i
Is the BMW E12 the best sports sedan ever? Maybe not, but for the era, it was pretty close. Its most worthy competitor was probably another BMW – the 2002. Alfa and Lancia were making sporty saloons too, but… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Peppy Driver: 1992 VW Jetta GLI 16-Valve
With its fender flares and BBS wheels, the GLI package added a bit of extra spunk outside to the Volkswagen Jetta, but you also got some cool seating inside and a more spirited powerplant under the hood than the… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stalled Outlaw Build: 1960 Porsche 356
There was a time when an old Porsche 356 was treated like any other used car, and that meant that it was just as likely to be used for hot-rodding as it was for a weekend track car. Times… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 42 Years: 1967 Porsche 912
The devil is in the details as it relates to well-preserved vehicles. In other words, the impression of how well-preserved a car is can change based on the level of original details you find present in a specimen such… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Color? 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
As I’ve alluded to before, I love rare colors on collector and hobby vehicles. In the case of this Mercedes-Benz 450SL, is appears to wear a shade of paint I can’t recall seeing on an R107 previously called Dark… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Porsche Exclusive Build: 1989 Porsche 928 GT Flachbau
It’s one thing to own the nicest Porsche 928 ever made. It’s quite another to be able to call the factory up and ask them to build one to your liking. That’s likely how this one-off “Flachbau” 928 was… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barn Benz: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S
This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S represents the W108/W109 chassis sedans, and is represents one of the more ideal blends of style and size in Mercedes’ vintage lineup. The car is loved by enthusiasts for its handsome looks and robust engines,… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Family Owned: 1966 Porsche 912
One of the more challenging vehicles to sell has to be one that’s been in your family for eons. This 1966 Porsche 912 was purchased new by the seller’s father in California and has been with the family ever… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
“Original” 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe
Though we all know the Karmann Ghia as a Volkswagen, Karmann was responsible for both the idea of a sporty VW and its design, with VW a reluctant participant. VW had trouble finding an owner/operator after WWII – the… more»
Dec 15, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Turnkey Camper: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia
A few years ago, when a good portion of the country assumed we’d never use air travel again, the van life movement truly took off. While the rush to acquire some sort of camping rig has cooled a bit,… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Black Beauty: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
There was a time when I spied a car like this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC I’d think, “Who needs to know anything about it, it’s fantastic looking”. Well, times change and so much for skin-deep thoughts. These are fine… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
20K Original Miles: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E
The W124 generation Mercedes-Benz is perhaps one of the best luxury cars ever built and today it remains an accessible classic that you can use like any other daily driver. The car shown here is a lovely 1991 300E… more»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Time Capsule Cabrio: 1964 Porsche 356
Do you ever feel like it’s been ages since you’ve seen a particular vehicle offered up as a project? It’s almost as if the market runs out of projects, with every viable runner snatched up and under restoration. There… more»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Valuable Wreck: 1995 Porsche 911
The 993 chassis Porsche 911 Carrera remains one of the most sought after generations of the classic air-cooled sports car. And perhaps there is no clearer indication of this than in seeing a wreck such as this one commanding… more»
