German Classic Cars

Cheap and Rusty: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

I’ve become a fan of older Mercedes-Benz products over the last few years, perhaps more than any of the other European marques I tend to be smitten by. The main reason for this is durability: despite the reputation of… more»

Two-Tone 1981 Mercedes Benz 300TD

Mercedes diesel wagons are just about as cool as they get. Mercedes Benz introduced the W123 in 1976. It was offered as a 2-door sedan or a coupe. In ’78, the company introduced the wagon platform, which was extremely… more»

BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster

After purchasing a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, we decided to dive into water-cooled Porsches. We bought a beautiful 996 911, which we recently sold to make room for a big project. While our Boxster S was a blast, we… more»

1960 Messerschmitt KR200

In the ’50s the German company Messerschmitt was temporarily forbidden from manufacturing aircraft so the engineer Fritz Fend recommended manufacturing small motor vehicles in the interim. The result was the Kabinenroller or cabin scooter. When the cars were offered… more»

1990 Volkswagen Fox Wagon Project

Volkswagen Foxes are perfectly quirky. The cars were allegedly manufactured by Volkswagen Brazil and were sold in North America from 1987 to 1991. They were offered as 2-door and 4-door sedans as well as wagons. The example at hand… more»

46k Mile 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit

The Rabbit is a first-car classic. In the ’80s the cars dotted high school parking lots across the country. In Europe, the cars were called Volkswagen Golfs but it sounded too fancy for the United States youth so they… more»

Homologated, Numbers Matching: 1971 BMW 3.0 CSL

Man’s propensity to race just about anything against anything has been singularly responsible for some of the greatest automobiles ever produced. In the late 1960s, the European Touring Car Championship was the goal line for many a manufacturer, and… more»

Cheap Custom Project: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia

Taking over a work-in-progress can be a bit of a gamble, and when that project is evolving into something custom, the risk factor for unforeseen issues popping up becomes greater.  However, this VW doesn’t seem to be hiding anything,… more»

Worth Saving? 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

Deciding to save a Mercedes-Benz R107 is a challenging decision, no matter how low the purchase price. These cars are inherently good at what they do – excellent highway manners and truly enjoyable as a usable convertible – but… more»

Highly Original 1959 Porsche 356 Super 1600

In 1959 2,742 356A coupes were said to be produced making this example fairly rare. It’s even more uncommon to find an example that is mostly original and in great shape. This 356A super 1600 is said to have… more»

Ruby Red Metallic Targa: 1984 Porsche 911

This Porsche 911 Targa is listed for sale with an asking price of nearly $50,000, a number that a few years ago would have seemed out of line for an older Targa. However, the Targa in particular seems to… more»

No Reserve! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan

Here’s another estate sale, with the seller looking to move this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE out of the family’s garage – where it’s been parked for twenty-five years – into a new home. The listing is here on eBay, and… more»

Low-Mile V12! 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600

Somewhere the owner of a recently-purchased used Mercedes-Benz stands in front of the mirror, practicing. “It’s a V12… I’ve got the V12.  Of course, I had to have the V12, darling.” This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL600 may not be the… more»

Recent Overhaul: 1988 BMW M5

BMW’s M-Series range of classics has typically become more desirable with each passing year. While vehicles like the M1 and the E30-based M3 were conceived initially as competition vehicles, cars like this 1988 BMW M5 focused firmly on the… more»

Super Survivor: 1990 Mercedes 560 SEL

Yowsir! This top dog Benz is a real looker and the seller suggests, “This stunning machine is the epitome of style and grace, boasting a sleek and timeless design that still turns heads today.” I can’t argue with that… more»

Pristine Neue Klasse: 1967 BMW 2000

When you think of vintage BMWs, the first car that comes to mind is typically the iconic 2002. This sporting two-door continues to be a sought-after model for fans of 60s- and 70s-era European classics, and for good reason…. more»

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