When we think of vintage two-wheelers, it’s easy to focus solely on motorcycles, which can offer an ideal mixture of speed and handling with gorgeous bodywork attached. But there are also vintage dirtbikes worth paying attention to, as these are… more»
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Well Optioned: 1973 Porsche 911S
Even though the Porsche craze is getting a bit long in the tooth, there are still some interesting cars popping up that are worth documenting. One way to truly set a vintage 911 apart is whether it remains numbers-matching… more»
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Nicest One Out There? 1,453 Mile 1973 Opel GT
The seller starts out by saying this is a museum quality car — I would have a hard time arguing with him as it appears to currently be in a museum — from the pictures, the old Bruce Weiner Microcar… more»
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Pucker Up! Ex-Museum 1965 Goggomobil TS250 Coupe
Sorry, but I can’t get the image of the front of this car out of my head–it looks like it’s puckered up for a kiss! We have covered Goggomobil’s before here at Barn Finds, but this one is a… more»
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Karmann Ghia Behind The Shed Find
Karmann Ghias are always controversial when we feature them on Barn Finds. To some, they offer an attractive body with the simplicity of Beetle mechanical components; sort of a poor man’s Porsche 356. Others can’t get past the plebian… more»
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Trade for Guns: 1968 BMW 2000
It’s always interesting to see what people will trade for on craigslist. Most of the time its simply other cars, usually fed by a need for a truck or other heavy-duty vehicle. The seller of this 1968 BMW 2000 here… more»
Oval Window Ragtop: 1957 VW Beetle
For a car that was designed and built to be affordable basic transportation, it’s amazing how beloved the Beetle is. While the vast majority are still affordable, the earlier examples can fetch big bucks. This one isn’t the most… more»
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Parked 34 Years: 1970 Porsche 914
Porsches of all vintage have really been increasing in value, so we really can’t call the 914 the “Poor man’s Porsche” any more. Although this 914 is a bargain, and they have only been going up in value. This… more»
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Dunkelblau Rescue: 1966 Mercedes 300SE
While I do love the shilloutte of a classic Mercedes coupe, there are times when even the prettiest of shapes can seem beyond rescuing. However, you may disagree so take a gander at this 1966 Mercedes 300SE here on eBay,… more»
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Good Handling Basketcase: 1972 Porsche 911
The days of the affordable classic 911 are long gone. So, unless you have inherited a bunch of money or are very friendly with your banker, a project may be your only option. The upfront cost will be lower… more»
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$1,500 Diesel Bunny: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit L
This would be a great commuter car, it’s a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit L and it’s a diesel. It’s in West Palm Beach, Florida and is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $1,500.
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Huge Tax Write Off: Donated Mercedes Coach
Whenever I go to our local Good Will store, it’s to drop off some old clothes or an out-of-date piece of technology that likely cost more than $100 just last year. Well, for an American Cancer Society donation center… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1981 VW Rabbit Diesel LS
What would you need in an old car to make it a practical driver? It would need to be cheap, of course, dependable, get decent fuel mileage and be fun to drive. A cheap driver is likely to have too… more»
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Dusty Treasure: 1977 Porsche Carrera 3.0
The Carrera 3.0 was sold between 1976 and 1977. Porsche didn’t build very many, just 3,687. The engine was basically the same as the 911/930 Turbo’s 2994 cc engine without the turbocharger with about 200 horsepower. This 3.0 Carrera is listed on eBay with… more»
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Not A Bus Or A Van, But A Pickup!
One of the more practical variants of the classic VW Bus platform is this pickup. This late T1 version needs a lot, but there are some solid bones here. It’s located in Corona, California and is being offered for… more»
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Local Find: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
Sometimes you find classics for sale in the most unusual places. I was driving by a used car lot today that specializes in late model foreign cars and spotted a little yellow classic on the back row. I turned… more»
