There is no doubt you’ll be the talk of the car show after finishing up this project! This odd bug-eyed beauty is a 1958 DKW Schnellaster Van, and you can see its shared style ancestry with other German designs… more»
German Classic Cars
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Swedish Barn Find: 1977 VW Transporter
This 1977 VW Transporter pickup is said to be a recent arrival via container ship from Sweden here in the states. It conjures up emotions good and bad for yours truly, as I own a similarly rare ’81 Toyota… more»
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Miami Vice Approved: 1973 Mercedes 450SL
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of vehicles from the 1980s, but I love them even more when they appear as modified in-period. This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is a European-spec model, and it arrived in the US in… more»
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Manual Swap Candidate: 1973 BMW 3.0CS
When we find examples of BMW’s pretty E9 coupe, they’re usually rusty heaps past the point of redemption or precious survivors worth every dime of their high selling price. This 1973 3.0CS seems somewhere in the middle, and was… more»
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Former Sun Bug: 1974 VW Beetle
This battered Beetle is a former Sun Bug, one of the myriad special editions Volkswagen rolled out throughout its production cycle. Unfortunately wearing a bad repaint over its original gold paint, this Beetle will need lots of love to… more»
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Friday Dallas Auction Results
For those that checked out the Leake Auction vehicles posted for the Friday auction, here are the results on the 1970s vehicles that we featured. All prices listed do not include fees.
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Blue Chip Car: Low Mileage 1983 Mercedes 300D
We hate to use the same hyperbole as sellers, but sometimes it’s hard not to share in their enthusiasm. This particular car, part of the legendary Mercedes-Benz W123 family, looks everything like the survivor it’s purported to be. With… more»
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One Repaint: BMW 2002 Tii Survivor
Check out the bidding on this survivor-grade 1973 BMW 2002 Tii – it’s already crested $20K with more than four days left on the auction. This is the going rate for clean round-taillight 2002s equipped with the hot Tii… more»
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Endless Potential: Mercedes Pagoda Pile
It’s never a good sign when even the seller isn’t sure what’s in his driveway. This is a listing for one complete body of a Mercedes 230SL and another one that’s been cut in half. I’m not sure where… more»
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Dusty Grand Tourer: 1985 Porsche 928S4
A few days ago, we profiled a stock Porsche 911S with sport seats that was being cleared out of a Texas estate. It looked like there were more cars hiding in the background, and we were right: this 1985… more»
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Perfect World Traveler? 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
I was amused to learn that one of the finalists in the currently airing Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, New York bartender Austin Rogers, revealed on the show his elaborate plan for his winnings: a round-the-world road trip in a… more»
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Late Production Survivor: 1980 VW Beetle Convertible
When it comes to air-cooled Beetles, the most desirable cars are either super early or very late. This 1980 VW Beetle convertible falls into the latter category, seemingly one of the last cars produced and showing all the positive… more»
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Rennsport Bound: 1986 Porsche 944 4X4
On October 18, Porsche announced that the 2018 Rennsport Reunion will be held at The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula in California. The Rennsport Reunion is a four day extravaganza of all things Porsche, including… more»
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Flower Shop Truck: 1974 VW Thing
This 1974 VW Thing is just how a Thing should look: tired, weatherd paint, knobby tires and a vintage motif on the removable doors. Freshly-painted Things are a major turn-off for yours truly, as adventure vehicles and beach cruisers… more»
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Selling Dad’s Projects: 1977 Porsche 911S
This 1977 Porsche 911S has already attracted bids over $20,000 with plenty of time left in the auction. The car is part of a larger collection of vehicles that the seller is clearing out as part of his father’s… more»
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Super Rare 1-of-7 Mercedes Cabriolet Found!
A pair of vintage Mercedes – one of them a 1-of-7 right-hand-drive Adenauer cabriolet – has been discovered in a garage in Yorkshire in the UK. The two Mercedes, both 300-Series Adenauers, consist of the aforementioned convertible and a… more»
