German Classic Cars

30 Years In A Barn: 1959 Mercedes 190 Wagon

A coach-built wagon with the reliability and construction of a late 50’s Mercedes? What a nice combination! This 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 Binz wagon gives the vintage Mercedes fan the opportunity to carry some stuff when the 190SL or 300SL just isn’t… more»

Expedition Camper: 1982 Unimog 1300L

If the Gama Goat wasn’t quite enough for you, then may we recommend this 1982 Unimog 1300L Expedition Camper? This Beast of a Benz features a turbo diesel, fast axles, and 8 forward and 8 reverse gears with a… more»

BMW 700 LS Coupes: What Next?

Who doesn’t love a good two for one deal? What about when they are two very rough BMWs? Listed here on eBay is a two for the price of one BMW 700 deal. One is a ’62 in black and… more»

1984 VW GTI: MK1 Survivor

This is one of those cars I’m going to kick myself later for not buying when they were cheap. Thankfully, they made a lot them so you can always find a project-grade example, but for low-mileage survivors like this… more»

Barockengel: 1961 BMW 2600 Luxus

When we think of BMW, luxury is often part of the equation. But more often than not, especially among enthusiast circles, the brand’s provenance as a performance-oriented manufacturer is what we think of. M3s, M5s, the venerable 3-Series –… more»

1977 Porsche 911s: Cheap Runner?

This listing here on craigslist is, well, unusual. At $15,900 it’s the cheapest running Porsche I’ve seen in a long time. But it was at $11,000 when I first spotted it and everytime I refresh the price goes up a… more»

Not So Handsome: 1959 Hansa

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Matt K. for this unique find! I’m hoping this sad looking little car gets a new life somehow. The Hansa 1100 first started life as the Goliath 1100, produced in Germany by a subsidiary… more»

1957 Auto Union: Unknown Oddball

Here’s a head-scratcher that has both me and the seller baffled: a 1957 model-year Auto Union creation here on eBay in Germany with the model type completely unknown! This finned coupe is truly eye-catching, but whether it’s in a… more»

All Ready To GoGo: 1960 Goggomobil TS 400

We have a special place in our hearts for the odd little Goggomobil, mostly because it was one of the first cars we ever featured. Another one has popped up here on craigslist in St Paul, Minnesota for $24K…. more»

Running Oddball: 1961 Borgward P100

George G found this interesting Borgward here on craigslist in New Mexico. There were few of these built and even fewer are left, so here’s a chance to own a very unique little sedan for a reasonable asking of $2,500. It’s been… more»

1984 BMW 633CSI: $650 6-Series

Barn Finds reader Edd spotted this super cheap BMW 633CSI on eBay, a non-runner for only $650! If you were so inclined, you could easily part this out for a profit, but there are already too many kids doing that… more»

1977 Porsche 930 Turbo: Mega Project

There are some cars you just never see as projects. The first-generation 911 (930) Turbo is one such classic, but the boys at Beverly Hills Car Club have managed to scare up a basket case example of this valuable… more»

Bargain Mystery Van: 1973 VW Transporter

Look what Casidy found, a $1000 Transporter! Thanks Cassidy! There is very little revealed in the craigslist posting, but for $1,000 I wonder how bad this van could be. Do you think that’s rust around the windshield or dirt? If… more»

1980 Mercedes 280CE: Cheap Euro Spec?

This is a potential deal, a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE coupe listed on eBay with Euro bumpers and headlights, which may indicate the presence of the Euro-spec twin-cam six cylinder motor with approximately 180 bhp on tap. Though not running,… more»

Abandoned BMW E30 M3 Revived!

While doing my regular forum surfing, I came across a rather incredible find! And with our recent feature on an old BMW dealership, I decided I had to share this story. So this story starts where many great finds… more»

Dune Time: 1969 Shalako

Listed here on craigslist Reno is a rare ’69 Shalako dune buggy priced at $2,500 OBO. Most of us, I believe, have never seen one of these that is unless you saw Josh’s post Name that Car: Mystery Microcar. These… more»

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