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»
German Classic Cars
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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»
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Barn Bound Beauty: 1971 VW Bus
With the crazy prices we have seen lately for rusted out examples of early model Volkswagen buses, this purple 1971 VW bus trapped in a barn in Accord, New York looks like a pretty good deal. The asking price… more»
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Project Nightmare: 1967 Mercedes 600
There are cars that many of us would agree are beautiful when completely restored, or even more so if they remain in preserved, survivor condition. Those same cars, however, can become literal nightmares of epic proportions when they are… more»
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Bargain Roundie: 1968 BMW 2002
At least here in New England, prices for BMW 2002s have been shooting through the roof. Even for rusty, long-stored examples, it’s not unusual to see an asking price approaching $10,000. This phenomenon is particularly strong with the round… more»
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Too Many Projects: 1965 Mercedes 220SE
This is one of those cases of being more interested in the vehicles surrounding the car in question rather than the car itself. This 1965 Mercedes 220SE here on eBay is a project car the seller purchased with intents of restoring,… more»
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It’s Not A ____ _______: 1970 Opel GT
At no time during this story will you hear me utter the phrase: baby Corvette. I’m not even going to mention the term “baby Corvette” at all, just so we’re clear on that. This very cool, almost-baby-Corvette-like 1970 Opel GT is… more»
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Backyard Find: 1973 Porsche 914
Can you imagine vacating a property and leaving your project car behind? Personally, no, I cannot; then again, I have never despised a car enough or been leaving for such a compelling opportunity that I simply had to travel… more»
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Location, Location, Location: $2k 1968 Porsche 912
So, tell me the truth — even though you may not be a Porsche fan, if you were offered this solid-appearing 1968 Porsche 912 for $2,000, you wouldn’t pause for a moment, would you? I know I wouldn’t, except… more»
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ROI Potential: 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The seller of this rusty, rough 1971 VW Karmann Ghia here on eBay claims that the value for such vehicles has shot up 50% over the last few months. I don’t follow the air-cooled market that closely, but I don’t think prices… more»
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Original VDub: 1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
Portland, Oregon is the perfect place for this one: it’s a 1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback. This one has all the bells and whistles as far as being the ultimate hippymobile; or, modern hippymobile, I’m not sure if a… more»
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Minnesota Winters: 1968 BMW 1600
It’s a bit jarring to see a snow-filled eBay listing when we’re finally approaching the dog days of summer. However, it just may be that the seller of this early BMW 1600 here on eBay is trying to show us exactly… more»
