German Classic Cars

Nice Bits Attached: 1982 BMW 320is

Although it’s been far too long since the last update on my project 1980 BMW 320/6, I hope to have some news to share soon! In the meantime, this find from Barn Finds reader Mike F. will have to do, as… more»

Desert Bug: 1963 Beetle

The Beetle is one of the most iconic cars in history. Volkswagen made millions of them and most of us have either owned one or know someone who did. In 1963 alone, VW made 838,488 Beetles. But most of… more»

1959 H Modified Special Find!

H Modified was a sports car racing class that encouraged a lot of creativity in the 1950s and 1960s, and this car is a great example. Limited to only 750 cc engines, they were all about weight, low aerodynamic… more»

Do Your Thing! 1970 VW Beetle

Despite being the victim of a poorly maintained clear coat paint job, this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle seems to be a perfect candidate for a daily driver classic. Beetles still have the same things going for them that they had… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1970 Opel GT

This 1970 Opel GT has an interesting timeline. It has been stored inside for 20 years, but was taken out and repainted 15 years ago and then covered and put back in storage. It’s listed on eBay with a… more»

Barn Fox: 1977 Audi Fox

This red Fox isn’t something that I could see Redd Foxx driving, and it’s a long way from being a junker (ok, enough with the Sanford and Son references). This is a 1977 Audi Fox, which was known as an… more»

Nice But No Go: 1970 Mercedes 250

This lovely looking, but somewhat forlorn 1970 Mercedes 250 four door sedan is for sale here on craigslist in Darien, Connecticut. This is another example of those CL ads where sellers somehow expect that saying virtually nothing about the overall… more»

Repaint It Red: 1959 VW Beetle

This cheerful 1959 VW Beetle is a desirable early model, which appears largely complete despite a repaint in yellow. This car is listed in Texas, and it appears the dry climate has done it plenty of favors with the… more»

Family Owned Since ’75: Barn Find Porsche 911E

When a car is found in a barn or garage setting, a few scenarios are possible: it’s parked on a concrete pad with a car cover; it’s parked over dirt with a cover; or, it’s parked over dirt and… more»

Another One, No Reserve! 1980 Porsche 928S

Some of you folks got all fired up recently about a P-car find we listed that included a 928, so this 1980 928 “Euro S” (as characterized by the seller) listed here on eBay at no reserve and starting… more»

What Is This Thing? A Custom Type 3

Writing about oddball finds is really Scotty’s responsibility here on Barn Finds, but I am kind of partial to the strange and unusual myself. I do enjoy these great examples of homegrown American automotive ingenuity. This “thing” I found… more»

Wild Cat! 1970 Ocelot SS Dune Buggy

I am neither a fan of, nor a hater of dune buggies. I don’t dislike them, but I have never wanted to own one. Even so, I do appreciate the attraction they have for some people, and there’s no… more»

P-Car Sell Off: Porsche 928, 944 and Parts Stash

If there’s one thing we all know, it’s that years of pursuing and restoring the same type of car can lead to having a large parts stash and potentially even spare parts cars. If I had the space, I… more»

Police Auction Project: 1972 Mercedes 450SL

I’ve always wanted to attend a police auction, or even peruse the yard of our local car/truck/boat donation center. There’s likely a lot of vehicles I’d pass over, but there are probably a few that would be worth taking home… more»

$8,500 Bimmer: 1956 BMW Isetta 300

This 1956 BMW Isetta 300 is on Craigslist with an asking price of $8,500! I passed on buying one in nice, driver-condition about three decades ago for $2,500, that was a huge mistake. This one will need a full… more»

Thinning the Herd: Project Car Sell-Off

While it can seem like gearhead euphoria to own a large garage facility packed to the brim with parts and projects, I imagine it can also feel a bit stifling. What I mean is there may be other things… more»

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