Ah, the Volkswagen Thing: one of the wonkiest cars ever built, with a natural alignment amongst beach bums and surfers who didn’t care about speed as much as they cared about waves. The Thing is really only built for… more»
German Classic Cars
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Barn Find Grand Tourer: 1983 Porsche 928 S
Ah, the Porsche 928: a car that commands strong money when in minty, low-mileage form, or a project that will go for pennies depending on how rough it is. There’s not much middle ground with these V8-powered grand tourers… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1970 BMW 2002 Coupe
BMW managed to bet on the wrong side of both World Wars, constructing aircraft and engines for the losers twice. Prevented by the Treaty of Versailles from making planes after WWI, it pumped out metal household items and motorcycles to… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve 4-Speed: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE
This Mercedes-Benz 250SE is a rare European-spec model that was purchased from an estate in Florida in 2022. This pillar-less two door also comes with a desirable 4-speed manual gearbox, which is fairly hard to find in this era… more»
Oct 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Herbie Replica: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
When it comes to Disney’s iconic movie car, the Love Bug – otherwise known as Herbie – is a familiar sight to most car enthusiasts. It has been replicated multiple times, and in the process, we’ve learned a thing… more»
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Sport Package Driver: 1978 BMW 320i
As some of you may recall, I owned a “farm find” BMW E21-chassis 3-Series a few years back. I thought it was a forever car, but one day, I realized I just didn’t love it anymore. That doesn’t happen… more»
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Thunder Bunny! 1984 VW Rabbit GTI
Set the Wayback Machine to a time when hot hatchbacks like this 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI put a different spin on performance. This Falls Church, Virginia classic shows some wear after covering 184,000 miles, but it “runs and drives,”… more»
Oct 23, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Two Targa Projects: Porsche 914 Barn Finds
Finding two forgotten project cars in a barn has to be an exhilarating experience for the discoverer, especially if the vehicles in question are at all compelling as projects. This seller in Petersburg, Virginia, has a pair of Porsche… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner 1985 Audi Coupe GT
When you talk about iconic Audis, the Coupe Quattro is one of the foremost examples on most enthusiasts’ minds. Quattro all-wheel drive, turbocharged powerplant, tight-shifting gearbox, and box flares reminiscent of the company’s most prized rally cars – it… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Last Driven in ’85: 1976 BMW 2002
One of the most beguiling aspects of a garage find car is the fact that a special vehicle could remain hidden away for many years, protected from the elements and prying eyes, only to emerge years later looking almost… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • Auctions • 37 Comments
BF Auction: 1971 Opel GT
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos of the car to the gallery. They also have provided a list of parts that are included with the car here: driver-side mirror, exterior chrome trim, visors, accessory light, three-point seatbelt,… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ready to Roll: 1977 Porsche 911S Targa
Were it not for a discussion between father and son, the 911 would have been a notchback rather than a fastback. When it was time to innovate away from the 356, Porsche assigned the design duties to Butzi Porsche,… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
350 V8 Powered: 1973 Porsche 914
To put a big engine in a little car isn’t necessarily a major accomplishment. To put a big engine in a little car and still have it drive well – that’s a much different kettle of fish. It may… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
Never is a strong term to use in conversations as it implies something absolute, but the seller of this 1973 VW Beetle goes there and claims his car has not ever been operated in the snow, salt, or even… more»
Oct 13, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap and Rare: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
We see a lot of potential projects filter through these pages, but every now and again, there’s a car that seems like an exceptional deal even compared to all the vehicles we look at. This rough 1982 Porsche 924… more»
Oct 12, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Continental Orange: 1977 Porsche 911S
I’ll admit it, I prefer the pre-’73 non-Federal bumper Porsche 911. I would imagine that most do. You place a ramming speed banger on a Ford LTD or a Buick Deuce and a Quarter, no one’s going to notice…. more»
