The other day, we featured a short-lived 1966 VW Beetle due to the auction ending. That car sold for what seemed like a great price, but it wasn’t necessarily a hard to find version of the People’s Car. However,… more»
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Act Fast: 1966 VW Beetle
You’ll have to act quickly if you’re on the hunt for an air-cooled VW Beetle project, as this 1966 example here on eBay is ending shortly. It looks like a great starting point with an interesting history, as this Bug was… more»
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Never Wrecked: Rusty BMW 3.0CSI
It’s amazing to see what sellers will cling to when a car is such a basketcase it truly has no redeeming qualities. This BMW 3.0CSI here on eBay is sold as a rolling shell, but really it should be used as… more»
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23,973 Miles: 1986 Mercedes 190E
Over the years, as cars come and go, there are always a few that stand out as highlights on your personal automobile roster. I previously owned a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E, which was one of the more enjoyable used cars… more»
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Neue Klasse Coupe: 1966 BMW 2000C
This Euro-market 1966 BMW 2000C here on craigslist is a rarely-seen example of BMW’s “New Class” coupe lineup. While the later 2.8 and 3.0CS E9 platform cars are more widely recognized and available, its predecessor remains hard to find in any… more»
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Little Lady Owned: 1984 VW Jetta Coupe
Among the world of VW fanatics, a two-door Jetta is considered the holy grail of Volkswagen’s mainstream sedan lineup. They’re quite hard to find today, especially in clean, original condition, so this first-generation ’84 Jetta Coupe here on eBay is quite… more»
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Seller Unaware: 1978 Mercedes 450SLC
Every now and again, I wonder if sellers truly know what kind of car they have on their hands. Now, my spider sense tends to get tingly whenever I spot a potential Euro-market car, and I think this 1978… more»
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Free Project: Abandoned Porsche 914
Thanks to eagle-eyed Barn Finds reader Larry S., he spotted a Porsche 914 that is free for the taking – but you’ll have to get there fast. You can find this abandoned project here on craigslist in San Diego, where it… more»
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Not For Tall People: 1972 Bradley GT
Here’s a car you don’t see everyday, at least a finished one! This is a 1972 Bradley GT and it’s in Staten Island, New York. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of just $3,500; less… more»
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Diesel Power : 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup LX is a diesel and it’s in Wilmington, California. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $3,000 and there are five days left on the auction. This is a one… more»
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Lien Sale Score: 1979 Porsche 928
I’ve often thought it would be exciting to buy the rights to a storage unit’s contents without knowing what was inside. Sure, it’s a risk – but if it doesn’t cost you too much, it’s a safer bet than… more»
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Burnt Piston Project: 1977 Porsche 911 S
This 911 S intrigues me! You see, 911s never go cheap these days, even rusted out projects. Well this one looks solid to me, yet it’s only bid up to $14k with no reserve. I know that’s not cheap,… more»
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Stump Puller: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9
Ask most car guys about the movie Ronin and almost all of them will likely mention the scene where a Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 sedan executes a perfect J-turn and takes off after the bad guys. Mercedes’ powerhouse of a sedan is recognized… more»
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Viewing is Essential: 1959 Mercedes 190SL
We can all accept that sometimes economic forces well outside of our control demand that basketcase cars be restored, even against what sound judgement would decree reasonable. However, there are moments when I think if you’re foolish enough to… more»
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The Perils of Storage: 1971 VW Puma GT
You know how you think you’re doing the best thing for your project car, sliding it indoors and leaving it safe and secure until you drive it next? Well, sometimes those short-term stays can turn into long-term slumbers, which… more»
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What To Do With This Junked GTI?
One of our readers sent in a GTI that they have listed for sale here on craigslist and we weren’t sure what to do with it at first. It is a VR6 model and the seller is only asking… more»
