German Classic Cars

Rare Kit Car: 1969 Behrens Convertible

I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location… more»

Turbo-Look Cab: 1987 Porsche 911

If you’re going to go hunting for a desirable Porsche 911, starting with one featuring Turbo-inspired bodywork is a good choice. While there are numerous cases of cars being scoffed at when they attempt to resemble a high horsepower… more»

Custom 1976 Volkswagen Beetle

This is a highly customized rendition of a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle. It seems to have a WWII fighter plane-inspired livery and cabin. It’s a no frill’s themed car perfect for the right buyer. The car is said to have… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1989 Audi 100

Affordability is often a key consideration for those seeking the first classic to park in their garage. The thought of spending a significant sum on what could prove to be a flight of fancy can be unappealing, leading some… more»

BF Auction: 2002 Porsche 911 6-Speed

We find ourselves in a bit of a pickle! After purchasing and thoroughly enjoying a Porsche Boxster, we decided to buy a water-cooled Porsche 911. Well, we found a fantastic low-mileage example, but a new project car is on its… more»

Last Gasp: 1991 Trabant 1.1 Limousine

By 1991, the Cold War was, for all intents and purposes, over, at least compared to the previous four decades of hiding under your school desks. Not to mention the Berlin Wall had recently been dismantled and people were… more»

Drive or Restore? 1966 Porsche 912

This Porsche 912 has all the right vibes for giving the next owner the ultimate question: leave it alone and drive the doors off of it, or take it down to bare metal and restore it back to its… more»

Uncommon Sunroof Feature: 1971 Porsche 911T

Rough! That’s one way to describe this 1971 Porsche 911T. Believe me, I like pre-big bumper 911s as much as the next guy, they have a certain raw sports car vibe that’s a palpable draw. But this Elyria, Ohio… more»

Barn Yard Find: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSi

The BMW E9 coupe remains one of the most collectible BMWs made in the last few decades, but that doesn’t mean every example that comes up for sale is worthy of restoration. One the tragic flaws about the E9… more»

California Garage Find: 1967 Glas 1700 GT

When it comes to rare German coupes, a Glas GT is near the top of the list in terms of being near impossible to find in the wild. And, if you do find one, there’s a good chance it… more»

Uncommon 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes 280 SL

Oh well, I guess it was inevitable that at some point, a shift-it-yourself automotive arrangement would be a thing of the past. It’s not exactly a complete thing of the past but we’re gettin’ there. So, with that belief,… more»

Street Legal Race Car: 1999 Porsche 996.1 GT3 Cup

When it comes to race cars, Porsche is near the top of the heap for building vehicles that are dominant on the road and the track. As such, it’s not a surprise that occasionally, it builds track cars that… more»

Single-Owner 1963 Porsche 356

The 356 was the predecessor to the iconic Porsche 911. Styling cues are definitely carried across the models that followed and these cars are the origin of the legendary cars that came after. The 356B raised the position of… more»

Supercharged 6-Speed: 2003 Mini Cooper S

The retro trend began to be felt within the automobile industry in the 1990s, and BMW joined the party when it unveiled its Mini Concept at the 1997 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Production commenced in 2001, with this Cooper… more»

Rare 1980 Porsche 924 Martini Turbo M471-S

This 1980 Porsche 924 Martini Turbo is equipped with the rare M471-S package. The car has only had 2 owners and its odometer reads 62k miles. The package included 5-bolt hubs, 4-wheel disc brakes, 16” premium wheels, Koni sport… more»

Corvette-Inspired Sports Car? 1970 Opel GT

Was it a coincidence that the Opel GT of 1968 to 1973 had more than a passing resemblance to the early third-generation Corvette (1968 forward)? Probably not, as General Motors owned Opel Automobile GmbH of Germany for 88 years…. more»

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