For the record, I am not a fan of rat-rodding vehicles. But when survivors like this 1963 VW Bus in double-door panel van configuration here on eBay (with a Buy-It-Now of $10,200), it’s hard to ignore the urge to preserve the… more»
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Perfectly Ordinary: 1988 VW Polo
I’ve never seen one of these on this side of the ocean. Yes, it’s later than most cars we feature on Barn Finds, but with this Polo being so unusual in the USA and it being so well-preserved, we… more»
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Made for the US: 1978 Ginetta G15 Super S
We’ve profiled these funky Lotus fighters in the past, but given their rarity, it doesn’t happen too often that these British lightweights grace our pages. This 1978 Ginetta G15 Super S can be found here on eBay is said… more»
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1970 Porsche 914: Prices Climbing!
There is a Porsche 914 in my neighborhood that I have had my eye on the for past few weeks. I’ve been sorely tempted to make the owner an offer, as it has clearly been parked in their drive… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: From MA to MD
As we continue our weekly series of junkyard finds (you can find the previous two entries here and here), I’m being a bit lazy this week and combining some remaining finds from the yard that yielded my prized dashboard… more»
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1965 Mercedes 220 SEb: Sleeping Beauty
Few cars are more confusing to me than the ones that were previously restored – or at least refreshed – and then allowed to fall back into the condition they were in prior to rejuvenation. This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220… more»
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Beamed! 1967 BMW 2000 CS
After a barn beam dropped on this rare BMW coupe while in storage, the seller has decided to pass it on to someone else. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida and up for auction here on eBay, this predecessor of… more»
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Asleep Since ’71: 1960 VW Beetle
This early Beetle has been sitting for a long time, presumably since 1971 as that’s the last time it was plated and legal. Offered for sale in Burleson, Texas and listed here on eBay, bidding is currently at only… more»
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Bargain Exotic: 1980 Porsche 928
This is a real rarity; a manual transmission, inexpensive, non-rusty Porsche 928. The engine runs well and it even passes California smog testing for you left-coasters. It’s located in Arcata, California, and is for sale here on eBay where… more»
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Dry Docked: 1966 Amphicar
It would seem that the market has just been flooded with Amphicars! We just featured one that was over in Massachusetts and now we have this project hailing from Constantia, New York. This one is thought to be a ’66 too… more»
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The Kombi Factor: Mercedes Benz 180
Since featuring this Mercedes Kombi, we’ve had a surprising number of people contact us either wanting to learn more about these interesting wagons or wanting to share photos of theirs with us! I have to admit, I don’t know much… more»
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One Of Fifty: 1963 Mercedes 190B Binz Wagon
After seeing the Mercedes Kombi that we recently featured, reader Bob G decided to share his 190B Wagon with us! From Bob – This is my “Little Red Wagon.” It is a 1963 Mercedes 190B Binz Station Wagon, with Binz body… more»
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1966 Amphicar: Still Going Strong
Although Amphicars have little in common with Porsches besides their country of assembly, they do share one striking characteristic: the sudden rise in interest and prices for project cars. In fact, it’s not entirely unlike the 21-window VW Buses… more»
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Low Mileage Story: 1966 Porsche 912
What a story! This Porsche 912 has been hiding in a garage with less than 28k miles for a long, long time. It’s for sale here on eBay with bidding at just over $4,000 with no reserve as I… more»
Gullwings Found In Venezuela!
I’ve heard stories of the incredible cars hiding in Venezuela, but up until recently I didn’t believe them. I received an email from Alvin A with a photo of one of his 300SLs. If you know your mid-50s Venezuelan… more»
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1960 Mercedes 190 Kombi: The People’s Carrier
There’s something about a car with an interesting geographical history that always makes me want it more. Take this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 Kombi here on eBay with bidding at $8,100 and the reserve unmet: it was ordered new by… more»
