I thought there was something unusual about this Audi when I saw the headlights; US models had four small sealed-beams that made the car look much less contemporary. This coupe was imported from Germany in 2012 and features original… more»
German Classic Cars
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1974 Volkswagen Camper: Dorper Conversion
This 1974 VW Camper was stored from 1982 until 2012 and has only seen 52,000 miles of road. It is completely original and an amazing survivor in near mint condition. It has however undergone an extensive mechanical restoration including brakes… more»
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Free Field Finds! Sebastopol Giveaways
Reader Klakta has uncovered these free, yes, free cars being given away in Sebastopol, California. There are five cars available, including the 1969 Opel GT shown above. As the seller says, “Actually, it is only FREE in one way, as… more»
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Clean Copper: 1978 BMW 530i
No, that’s not a picture from a 1978 BMW brochure! This impossibly clean BMW 530i had me looking closely for a flaw, or even much of an indication that it wasn’t brand new. I’ll save you the trouble; apart… more»
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Mercedes Gullwing For $6,000?
One of my buddies, Chip Lamb, just posted a link to this Mercedes on his Facebook page. It is clearly a replica, but it’s not just any old knockoff. Apparently, it was built using Mercedes parts. The chassis came… more»
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Some Day Your Prinz Will Come? 1960 NSU Prinzes
This pair of NSU Prinzes (hopefully I got the plural form right) have one running engine between them–the seller started it two years ago and has continued to run the engine. A lack of brakes and severe clutch chatter… more»
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Baldwin Motion Buggy: A Rare Berry
It’s hard to keep track of the multiple variations of dune buggies built on VW chassis in the ’60s and ’70s. The Meyers Manx is long considered to the be the most desirable of the lot, but there’s another… more»
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1967 Volkswagen Bus: Shrunken Dragster
Just a few days ago, we featured a shorty conversion of a Bel Air wagon that many of you found to be, well, stupid! I tend to agree with you. Some of the comments also made reference to the… more»
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1963 BMW 3200CS: Hofmeister Original
There are some cars that command our attention when they come up for sale, and the BMW 3200CS is one of them. Just over 500 were built and far fewer survive today, making the discovery of one in any… more»
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1973 Volkswagen 412: Black Sheep
When most folks think of air-cooled VWs, the Beetle and Bus come quickly to mind. But there’s also the Type 4, or 412, that sported distinctive looks that unfortunately, didn’t catch fire in the U.S. market. This example is… more»
Roadside Sighting: 1951 Mercedes 300
From R Roraback – Today I spotted this 1951 Mercedes 300 next to a small hidden body shop in Wappingers Falls, NY. The German proprietor said the car’s owner left it there years ago when it was in restorable… more»
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1985 Bombardier Iltis: G-Wagen Beater
Here’s a find from Canadian reader J. Clark for all our readers up north: a 1985 Volkswagen Iltis, also known as a Bombardier Iltis, here on kijiji classifieds. These battle-ready machines featured what was essentially a preview of Audi’s Quattro… more»
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1960 Mercedes Panorama Bus: Intact Glass
Oh, the stories this bus could tell. Did it ever ferry a rock band? Or did it take explorers to the edge of the wilderness? Was it ever used for sightseeing tours in the Alps? How did it get… more»
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1934 Mercedes Series 200 Cabriolet: Tall Tale
While every car has a story, some have chapters and chapters of fairytale-grade material that almost defies description. This 1934 Mercedes-Benz 200 cabriolet here on craigslist has been swapped, buried and sneaked throughout its life, according to the seller, who… more»
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1974 VW Beetle: Unloved Bug
While the older Beetles with oval windows and semaphores may be more desirable, finding a clean late model example is getting harder to do. This 1974 Beetle here on eBay has only 3,370 original miles and is in showroom-like… more»
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1973 VW Type 181: Just The Thing For Fun!
There’s not much information on this 1973 VW Thing except that it’s been stored and the engine turns but doesn’t run. VW engines are easy to work on and inexpensive. It needs a new floor under the battery, but… more»
