With the fall approaching, there are a few months left in the snowbelt states where you can still drive your classic car in fair weather. Then, winter hits and its time to move those projects inside, or buy something… more»
German Classic Cars
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Early M Car: 1980 BMW M535i
Today, BMW is well known for its Motorsports division that is responsible for cars like the M3 and M5, high performance machines with an added dose of exclusivity. In the 1980s, BMW applied the formula to its E12 chassis… more»
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Lots of Potential! 1967 Mercedes 230SL
It goes without saying that some people are eternal optimists. It also goes without saying there’s a sucker born every minute. Put the two together and dangerous things can happen. Barn Finds reader Olaf E. spotted this very burnt and… more»
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A Pair Of Porsche Barn Finds
Not one, but about one and a half Porsche 914s are for sale here on craigslist in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m not sure I agree with the direction the seller suggests the project should be taken, but I’ll let you… more»
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Wild Westerner! 1973 VW Bus
Another rare version I’ve never heard of, this “Wild Westerner” VW bus has a $75.00 (at the time) package that includes this very unusual color scheme. This particular 1973 bus is largely original and is located in San Clemente, California…. more»
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Enthusiast Owned: 1967 BMW 2000CS
One piece of advice most project car owners will give you is to buy a car from another enthusiast. While not always possible, it can lead to a better outcome and sometimes you can even piece together clues about a… more»
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Assembly Required: 1939 Mercedes-Benz 170V
The Mercedes 170 V was built from 1936 into the 1950s. Normally, I wouldn’t hold much hope for a project like this, but for a car this cool, so perhaps there’s hope. This Mercedes is a “Cabriolet B”, 2… more»
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Former Show Car: 1973 Super Beetle
Up in my neck of the woods in southern New England, there have always been a few salvage yards on my radar in the Bridgewater, Massachusetts area. For some reason, I have never had any luck gaining access to… more»
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Stalled Transplant: 1957 BMW Isetta
Just a few days ago, I came the closest I’ve ever ventured to owning a micro car. OK, it wasn’t very close – I made a low offer on a Honda N600 that I was intrigued by, but not… more»
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36,000 Mile Original: 1982 Audi Coupé GT
This all original 1982 Audi Coupé GT is listed here on eBay and is located in Cologne, Minnesota. The current bid price is $4,000 but the reserve isn’t met. There are five days left on the auction; I’m guessing at… more»
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Cashing In: Mercedes 190SL Collection
Over the last few years, the once disposable Mercedes 190SL roadster has begun to appreciate, likely riding the coat tails of the wildly valuable 300SL Gullwing and roadster cars. While the driving experience isn’t the same, enthusiasts will tell… more»
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East German BMW: 1952 EMW 340
Here is a very unusual car, thanks to Dik S. for sending in this tip! This is a 1952 EMW 340 and it’s in Eberswalde, Germany. It’s listed as a classified ad on eBay with a price of €7,500 ($8,381).
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Barn Finds Race Team Report: We Won!
photos by Huneycutt Photography We came, we got a huge hurdle thrown in front of us, and we cleared it! 20 penalty laps when each lap takes around 2-1/2 minutes is a long, long way to come back from…. more»
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Overdue Update: Jeff’s Farm Find 320/6
You may recall (and I don’t blame you if you’ve forgotten) that I acquired a 1980 BMW 320/6 earlier this year, hidden on a farm in Connecticut. I bought it from the second owner, who purchased the car from… more»
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Better Than It Looks? Porsche 914
OK, it’s just a Porsche 914, which for a lot of people is nothing special. But because 914’s were not given much respect by the Porsche community, they are much less expensive than many of the piles of rusty… more»
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Colorado Dry and No Reserve: 1972 914
Sometimes, a new project comes onto your radar unexpectedly and you need to sell off a project to fund its acquisition. That’s been my experience as of late, where I quickly let go of my 1987 5-Series to fund the… more»
