Porsche 356 owners may coddle their cars and who can blame them? With prices in the stratosphere, even a trip to the grocery store could be a nerve racking experience. Things weren’t always that way though. There was a… more»
German Classic Cars
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0-60 In 56 Seconds: A Pair Of 1958 Lloyd Alexanders
For a time after the war, Lloyd was the third largest car builder in Germany after Opel and VW. The Alexander is an upscale model with a full synchro 4-speed transmission, windows, a trunk lid, and even a headliner!… more»
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22K Mile Diesel: 1979 VW Rabbit
Some cars simply live a privileged life, never enduring the embarrassment of neglect and poor modification decisions. This 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel here on eBay is such an example, having been stored since 1983 with only 15,000 miles on it before… more»
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Hip to be Square: 1968 VW Type 3 Squareback
I grew up with Volkswagen Beetles but I have always wanted a Type 3 of any variety: a Fastback, Notchback, or especially a Squareback. This 1968 VW Type 3 Squareback Baja is on Craigslist in Hesperia, California with an asking price… more»
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Reader Save: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE
Almost exactly a year ago one of our readers was tipped off to this Mercedes by a luxury showdown story that Jeff wrote. Well, that same reader, Chris, and his buddy decided to purchase the car and fix it… more»
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41 Year Sleep: 1961 BMW 502
This 1961 BMW 502 V8 here on eBay has recently been unearthed from a Canadian barn after being stored for over 40 years. The personal car of a Canadian military sergeant, it was purchased in Germany with unique options like the… more»
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Former Garage Find: 1983 Mercedes 240D
It’s amazing what a little elbow grease can do. According to the seller of this 1983 Mercedes 240D here on eBay, it was formerly stored for close to two decades in a St. Louis garage without moving. Now, it’s a… more»
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Yellow Car, Slug-A-Bug! Hurtable Convertible!
Here’s how it worked: the kids and their friends would ride in the back of our minivan. Because car loads of kids are always fun. As we traveled, our son Wesley would call out “Yellow car!,” and since he… more»
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Magic Bus: 1974 Volkswagen Type II
The Type II was well into its second generation when this 1974 Volkswagen Type II was made. This one is listed on Craigslist in Byron, GA and it looks pretty nice. You’ll need to conjure up some magic by installing… more»
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Subaru Powered Vanatruck: 1980 VW Vanagon Pickup
Here is another custom pickup! Who knew that people had so much free time on their hands? This 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon custom pickup is listed for sale here on Craigslist in Gresham, Oregon, just east of Portland. You knew that… more»
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German for Firetruck: 1976 Magirus Deutz
When we think air-cooled, most of us would picture a Porsche 911 or a vintage Beetle. But some heavy-equipment fans would likely think of a different make and model, such as this 1976 Magirus Deutz fire apparatus here on eBay. Distinctly… more»
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Rusty Rabbit: 1984 VW Rabbit GTI
VW had a hit on its hands with the original GTI and even though this one isn’t in great shape, rust-wise, it’s probably worth bringing back to life. This 1984 VW Rabbit GTI is listed here on craigslist in Fairport, New… more»
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Bargain 911? 1980 Porsche SC Targa
This Porsche is listed on craigslist in San Francisco for only $19,500, usually a pricey place. With only 125,000 miles, it shouldn’t need major repair, but perhaps it was run hard and neglected. It’s got enough pedals. There’s not… more»
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In the Country: 1973 Mercedes 300SEL
One of the more curious aspects of researching cars for Barn Finds is the description given in the listing. Take, for instance, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 here on eBay. It’s clearly been sitting for a while, a condition that developed after… more»
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1966 Mercedes Benz Unimog 404s With 400K
Look what Glenn B found on craigslist in Brookwood, British Columbia. Thanks for the tip, sir! This must be the most cheerful one I’ve ever seen and at $10,000 its about as cheap as they come.. These Unimogs have… more»
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Snail Train: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
This 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo here on eBay is a stalled project with some desirable components included in the sale, most notably the “snailshell” transmission. When you combine the Turbo’s rust-free condition with the other goodies the seller is throwing in… more»
