It’s been a while since I binged on Copart finds, so I took a stroll through the online auctions to see what classics have been totaled, donated or otherwise left for dead in wrecking yards across the U.S.A. Let’s… more»
German Classic Cars
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Soldier Owned: 1953 Mercedes 300 Adenauer
After being purchased new in Germany and shipped home to Colorado after his deployment, this solider-owned 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 here on craigslist began a long period of dormancy, entering the barn in 1964 and not unearthed until recently. It remains in… more»
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How Rare? 1973 Volkswagen Sedan Delivery
Featuring cars that are advertised for sale with only one photo, is not our favorite thing to do here at Barn Finds. But sometimes, the vehicle is so interesting, so rare, we can’t resist. Offered for sale here on… more»
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Low Mileage Claim: 1976 BMW 2002
Here’s an interesting find from up north: a 1976 BMW 2002 with only 769 kilometers! As you might suspect, the potential for a rolled-over odometer is high, but there are some details that could provide clues as to whether… more»
Success Story: PlugBug Goes To Electrical Engineer!
From Chris D – Hi Jesse and Crew, my electric Beetle, PlugBug, has been sold! Money was wired to my account and the shipper showed up on Monday. So, thanks! That worked so much better than I had hoped…. more»
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Delightful Driver: 1960 Porsche 356
If the rusty tub we featured yesterday looked like a little too much work, then may we suggest this 356 instead? It’s not perfect, but it appears to be a nice driver that could be enjoyed right away. There… more»
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Just Add Drivetrain: 1974 Porsche 911S
Looks pretty nice from this angle, doesn’t it? This 1974 Porsche 911S has been with the seller since 1985, but unfortunately was the victim of an engine fire in 1996. It’s now up for sale as the seller realizes… more»
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Bargain Bathtub: 1957 Porsche 356A
You know it has gotten pretty bad when a rusted-out $20k tub looks like a good deal! But, that’s where the Porsche 356 market has gone. So instead of complaining about it, we are going to concentrate of finding… more»
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Get Your Sunken Samba T-Shirt!
UPDATE 7/25/16 – We’ve extended the ordering deadline to tonight! FROM 7/19/16 – We’ve sold quite a few t-shirts this past year, but we haven’t been very consistent in coming up with new designs. We are going to try… more»
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Coolest Porsche Ad Ever!
Thirty-eight years ago, Professor Ferdinand Porsche and his son, Ferry, built the first cars to bear the family name. As a direct result, Porsche enthusiasts of today are subject to a recurring dream. Which goes something like this: After… more»
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Gone To The Dogs: 1960 Porsche 356
It amazes me every time I see a rusty Porsche going for big money. The cost to restore these cars can be astronomical, so why spend huge money just to buy it? I guess supply just can’t keep up… more»
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Super 23-Window Samba Stash!
While over at TheSamba promoting our new Sunken Samba t-shirt, I spotted this huge stash of 21 and 23-window Sambas! I’m not really into VW buses, but this sight took my breath away. These well-lite people haulers bring big… more»
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The Unloved 3er: 1983 BMW 320is
As some of you may recall, I purchased a project car a few months ago off of a farm. It’s a Euro-market BMW 320, and the reason there haven’t been any updates is because there’s nothing to report! The… more»
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Going Dutch: 1983 Porsche 911 Police Car
While police on this side of the world rely heavily on V8 power and large sedan bodies, other parts of the universe deployed high-powered sports cars for high-speed highway pursuits. It’s not entirely different than from when various states used… more»
BF Exclusive: Electric 1978 VW Beetle Convertible
Who needs one of those newfangled Teslas when you can get this electric Beetle? It has the classic look and is a lot cheaper! I’m not a big electric car fan, but I could get behind this one. I’ve… more»
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Before And After: 1974 BMW Bavaria
Some of the older BMWs have become very collectible, but not the Bavaria. The Bavaria is the American version of the E3, but with the 2.8 L engine. The E3 is said to be BMW’s first performance sedan. In 1974, the big… more»
