German Classic Cars

Rust Not Included: 1966 Porsche 912

This Porsche 912 listed here on craigslist in Syosset, NY was originally a California car and appears to quite rust free. It’s a 5 speed car and the engine was rebuilt by a well known shop. It’s said to be running very… more»

V8 Powered Fun: 1972 Porsche 914

When searching for a Sunbeam Tiger, you just never know what you might find. This listing for a Porsche 914 with a Chevy 283 dropped in here on craigslist is an idled project looking for a new home. If a… more»

Wannabe 917: 1969 Laser Kit Car

I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news: this isn’t a real Porsche 917. I know, the proportions looked spot-on; the Camaro wheels in the front provided better cooling for those massive, LeMans-proven brakes; and the VW Thing… more»

Barn Finds Deal Of The Day? 1964 Mercedes 220S

Yes there were many produced and yes there are many still on the road. This maybe the one that you should pick up if you are in the market for a ’60s something Mercedes Benz that isn’t a 5… more»

Still Cool: 1972 VW Van

The rust bucket VW Bus we featured here a few days ago caught my attention, as it did for many of our readers. I know there is a well established hierarchy of values for old VW vans and buses… more»

Not Too Rusty: 1964 Porsche 356C

I’m honestly amazed that this Porsche 356 isn’t already bid up even higher than $17k! We’ve featured rusty P-Cars in the past that went for considerably more than $17k. Perhaps the bubble has popped or maybe this car just… more»

1981 VW Scirocco S: Honest MK1

Barn Finds reader Jim S. must have ESP: I just started looking for a new potential project car, and MK1 and MK2 Volkswagens have been on my radar screen. This early-model VW Scirocco here on eBay is an extremely clean… more»

1976 Mercedes-Benz 200: Hearse-Equipped

I’ll let it be known now: if I croak, this is the ride that I want to carry me. As the resident German car junkie, this 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 hearse found here on eBay in Germany checks all the right… more»

1962 VW Bus: 23 Windows

We know by now that the number of windows on vintage VW Bus seems to correspond directly with an increase in value and desirability. These laws of attraction seem to transcend reasonable judgement, especially with rusty specimens like this… more»

1959 Volkswagen Beetle: How Do I Love Thee?

Classic cars are getting so desirable that even cars like this mass produced VW Beetle are starting to go up in value. Admittedly, it is getting harder to find clean rust-free cars like this ’59 with each passing year…. more»

Welder Needed: 1972 BMW E3

As the resident BMW fanatic, I would be sorely tempted by this car if I discovered it locally. I would also be mildly terrified, given its rust issues. Thankfully, it’s located overseas, but if you’re so inclined, you can… more»

Ran When Parked: 1969 VW Beetle Convertible

It’s hard to imagine a high school kid not wanting to be seen in a VW convertible in 1987, especially given the alternatives in 1987. Not every parent had a Mustang or other old pony car to pass on… more»

First 1977 BMW M1 Found In A Barn

This ad is rather vague, but it would seem the seller claims this car is the very first Lamborghini built BMW M1! If that’s really the case, this car is an extremely important piece of history! The story goes that… more»

Pick A Porsche 912

It wasn’t so long ago if you’d seen a rusty 912 for $16,500 you’d wonder if the price was in Pesos! But here’s a pair that almost seem reasonable these days. The one on the left is in Los… more»

Polaris E9: 1972 BMW 3.0 CSI

Over the last few years, the classic BMW E9 has been appearing with increasing regularity as a project car going for big bucks. Unfortunately, more often than not, they are the lower-spec U.S. models suffering from the classic E9… more»

Back After 35 Years: 1963 Mercedes 220S

This Mercedes is listed on craigslist in Elk Grove, California for $7,000, down from the original asking of $10,000. It appears very original and looks pretty nice. It has a 4 speed manual for you to row through. The paint… more»

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