Every now and again, you see a car that gives you a pang of regret. For me, it’s always the “Did I buy too soon?” conundrum. Fortunately, I rarely am proven wrong in terms of my instincts being correct,… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic
Now that they are over 25 years old, the early 2000s Porsche Boxsters have reached classic car status. Of course, age isn’t the only factor that makes a car a classic. These Boxsters also have great looking, impressive performance,… more»
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Lotsa Miles, But….. 1989 BMW 325i
When did BMWs get so bulky! I guess we could ask that about every car… If you’re a fan but like the early, lithe styling, how about this 1989 BMW 325i? Ok, the odometer has registered more than 214,000… more»
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Rare Trim: 1981 Volkswagen Sportruck
As OEMs made cheaper and cheaper cars throughout the ’70s and ’80s, one of the tricks they used to make a car seem “fancier” was trim packages. From denim interiors to bicentennial red, white, and blue packages, the car… more»
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German Fire Truck: 1960 Unimog 404
The Unimog is undoubtedly one of the coolest rigs ever made, but it has limited uses. From the sheer size of it to the limited horsepower relative to a rig this large, I suspect many of these project ‘Mogs… more»
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Patina Bug: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
One of the more curious things to me about vintage cars is when you see them pop up in the most unlikely of places. This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is offered for sale by a company that appears to specialize… more»
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Desirable Targa: 1980 Porsche 911 SC
Just the other day, I saw an auction for a 964-chassis Porsche 911 Targa no sale at just over $100,000. It was fascinating to see the spread in the comments section of watchers and viewers who came from two… more»
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Turbo Diesel Camper: 1986 Vixen 21TD
One of the coolest campers ever made has to be the Vixen 21TD. Rightfully so, this was considered the driver’s RV, a motorhome with a low center of gravity, slippery and wind-cheating exterior, a BMW turbodiesel engine, and an… more»
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An Environmental Choice? 1984 Mercedes 300 TD
I have to admit that I’ve never considered a big Mercedes-Benz sedan, diesel equipped or not, an “environmental choice,” but that’s the seller’s suggestion regarding this 1984 300 TD. What I do know is that these are well-engineered and… more»
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Cool Shop Truck: 1959 Volkswagen Type 2
On the heels of the success of the Type 1 passenger car, Volkswagen rolled out the Type 2 in 1950. Also known as Transporter, it came in various forms and shapes, specifically a passenger van, cargo van, and pickup…. more»
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Running Project: 1980 Porsche 928
Is a Porsche 928 a smart investment? That depends on where you start. A cheap project could be a way to get into a car that at least won’t lose money, but even then, you best buy one with… more»
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Original Allstate DeLuxe: 1963 Sears Allstate 175
This was a hard one to pin down as Sears Allstate offered many different models of the Puch motorcycle line. Thankfully, the seller included a photo of the model number and got back to me with a serial number!… more»
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41 Years in a Barn: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe
Here’s a cool 1963 Karmann Ghia coupe that certainly qualifies as a barn find. It was parked in a barn near Red Bluff, California, back in 1983 and spent more than 40 years sitting and gathering dust. The current… more»
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Parked in the 80s: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS
It seems there’s been a rash of BMW E9 coupes coming up for sale lately, as this is the third one I’ve written up in little over a month. The E9 has long been a coveted BMW and one… more»
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Strosek Conversion: 1986 Porsche 928 S
If you go back into the 1980s tuning scene, you will see a few different tiers of customization. There’s the companies like Erebuni which took out advertisements in seemingly every import magazine ever published, hawking body kits for everything… more»
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Ratty But No Reserve: 1974 Porsche 911
When cars are examined and evaluated, originality is one of the more important factors, especially in higher-value automobiles. However, when these cars are not original, good deals can occasionally be had if the buyer can live with the modifications…. more»
