The range of mini camper conversions is somewhat hard to plot, as it seems there’s always an oddball or two like this Volkswagen pickup-based R/V running around the English countryside. Here in the states, we’re accustomed to seein the… more»
German Classic Cars
Pint-Sized Rolls-Royce: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
Paging Tommy Chong! Alright, so this is a little more in-depth than Anthony Stoner attaching the grille from his parents’ Rolls-Royce to the front of his Beetle in Up In Smoke, but the sentiment is the same. Though these types… more»
Bring (Old) Money: 1963 Mercedes-Benz 190D Wagon
No car says “old money” quite like a Mercedes-Benz station wagon—wagon buyers are known to be some of M-B’s wealthiest and most loyal customers—but before 1977 (’79 in the States) it took even more money to get your hands… more»
Beetle Body Snatcher: 1976 Invader GT IV
If you wanted to build a collection of kit cars that offered a different vehicle for each day of the week, you’d seemingly need 12 days in a week. This 1976 Invader GT IV model is yet another gullwinged… more»
Stalled Speedster Convert: ’82 Porsche 911 Targa
A 1982 Porsche 911 Targa likely didn’t seem to have much value left by the mid 1990s, as they were always the least desirable of the entire lineup. This example was recently unearthed following being parked after a Speedster… more»
Rüsselsheim Redux: 1973 Opel Manta
A couple of weeks ago, we featured a ’74 Opel Manta project car. The comments were full of fond memories about Mantas that readers had owned or experienced, but opinions of that particular example coalesced around three objections: rust,… more»
Real Porsche Power: 1970 Porsche 914-6
The 914 was a joint project between Volkswagen and Porsche so many 911 enthusiasts do not consider it to be a full member of the family. It’s hard to argue against this one’s pedigree though. This particular car is a… more»
Survivor Oval Window: 1957 VW Beetle
This 1957 VW Beetle is a desirable oval window model, representing a distinct design phase in the Beetle’s history that incorporated a number of features not found on later cars. Bullet-style turn signals, chrome bumpers and recessed headlamps are… more»
On Road or Off: 1971 Empi Sportster
Dune buggy kits are not hard to find, but genuine Empi builds are generally more desired by purveyors of these VW-powered on- and off-roaders. This 1971 example is a Southern California survivor, with a dry chassis and only some… more»
Respect Your Elders: 1980 BMW 528i
I’m a little indignant on behalf of this poor 1980 BMW 528i. It’s been thrown to the craigslist wolves because “it’s just not an M car.” As the bumper stickers (usually on not-that-old 3-series) say, respect your elders, sir… more»
Bargain Porsche Project: 1983 Porsche 944
So I’ve always been a practical pig sedan-and-wagon kind of guy, but lately, as I start to feel my youth slipping away, I’ve been getting weird sports car urges, and most of these have centered around the Porsche 944…. more»
The Last Ride: 1953 German Hearse Trailer
As I found from some reading, for a long time if you were to be buried in Germany , your family had the choice of a powered hearse (more money) or one of these trailer hearses, which allowed the… more»
Needs A Home: 800-Mile 1978 Sachs Balboa
The great thing about my family is like me, they are always looking for classic cars, trucks, and bikes. This 1978 Sachs Balboa moped was discovered by my dad a few years ago, and it has travelled only 800… more»
Belgian Twin-Grille: 1962 Porsche 356 D’leteren Roadster
Though I’m an American car guy, there are certain foreign cars that catch my fancy. One of those cars is the Porsche 356; I remember reading an article on a black 356 Speedster in Car and Driver titled “Ode… more»
Rüsselsheim Riviera: 1974 Opel Manta
If the Opel GT is a mini Corvette, some have said the contemporary Manta coupe is kind of like a mini Camaro—but I think it’s more like a pint-size Riviera, considering that its character leans more towards luxurious than… more»
















