The year was 1989. I was in high school, and I was totally nuts about sports cars. While I really wanted a new Corvette, that obviously wasn’t going to happen any time soon. Even if I could afford one,… more»
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Put a Bow on It: 1973 Opel GT
One day in 1972, my grandfather left home in a Rambler convertible that my grandmother hated, and returned home in a butterscotch-colored Opel GT. He wrapped a red ribbon around the car, tied it in a bow on the… more»
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It’s A Gläser, Not A Speedster!
Confused yet? Me too! Shown here is a 1952 Porsche 356 Cabriolet built by Gläser. While the majority of bodies for 356’s were built by either Karmann Karrosserie or Reutter Karrosserie (now Recaro), a small handful of early cars were… more»
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Snowbird Special: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
A big Mercedes sedan always has a sense of occasion, as they say, making every trip seem like a journey to a glamorous destination. In the case of this 1987 420SEL, an example of the W126-generation S-class, the original… more»
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Restoration, Interrupted: 1984 Porsche 911
Finding a cheap air-cooled 911 project seems to be relegated to the annals of automotive history, but every now and again a glimmer of hope emerges. Take this 1984 Porsche 911 Targa, which is listed for $9,700 with the… more»
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Super With Lowercase S: 1969 VW Beetle Convertible
The seller of this 1969 VW calls it both a SUPER BEETLE (all caps), and a super beetle (no caps), so we can assume “super” is just how he or she describes this little red ragtop, and not bother… more»
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Shell Game: 1969 Porsche 911T
Porsche 911s have been hot, hot, and getting hotter over the last several years, but how far would you go to get in on the boom? This 911 is just a rolling shell, which might be the only way… more»
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Euro Market Pagoda: 1965 Mercedes 230SL
The W113 chassis Mercedes represent good value, both in terms of the driving experience and the potential return on investment should it be restored. Some examples have been drug out of the bayou with rust that can frighten even… more»
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Barn Beetle: One-Owner 1967 Beetle
While surfing the local craigslist, I happened upon a car that is something of a rarity. It seems like a lot of “barn finds” for sale these days are cars that the seller found in a barn, cleaned up,… more»
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Affordable Entry-Level Bimmer: 1972 BMW 2002
The spritely BMW 2002 served as the German powerhouse’s point of entry to the mainstream American market in the late ’60s, and for years the 2002 also served as many enthusiasts’ point of entry to BMW ownership. While good… more»
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Porsche Powered: 1966 Fiberfab GT
Among the legions of kit cars offered during the 60s and 70s, fiberglass creations like the Fiberfab GT stood out for at least creating a convincing homage to the original Ford GT40. This example is a touch more special… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: Euro-Spec ’79 BMW 525
As the owner of a genuine Euro-market BMW, I’ve grown accustomed to spotting the tell-tale signs of grey market vehicles residing in the USA. This 1979 BMW 525 is a true Euro-spec car wearing all of the goodies that… more»
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Porsche 914-6 Clone Project Needs To Go!
As much fun as the 914 is, there is a lot of room for improvement with these little mid-engine sports cars. Even Porsche realized it needed more power, hence the creation of the 914-6. There really weren’t many of… more»
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For Short Hippies: 1966 Volkswagen Bus
Your eyes are not deceiving you. This VW bus was shortened by two feet before a band of paintbrush-toting hippies descended on it. The seller claims that this bus could have been at Woodstock. That may be speculation, but… more»
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Soft Window, Soft Metal: 1968 Porsche 911 Targa
Although much bally-hooing has occurred over the sudden rise in air-cooled 911 prices, there are a few variants that are either suitably rare or special enough that their high price tag is well-deserved. The “soft-window” 911L Targa is one… more»
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Barn Treasure: 1951 Mercedes 220s
After 40 years tucked away this 1951 Mercedes 220S has been brought back out into the sun light and is looking for a new home. The seller has described this as a “Barn Treasure” and it certainly looks the… more»
