When we receive submissions from sellers of vehicles, it usually helps us paint a better picture of why a vintage vehicle is on the market. Those stories take many forms, and in the case of a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL,… more»
German Classic Cars
• For Sale • 30 Comments
356 Alternative: 1962 Karmann Ghia Convertible
The VW Karmann Ghia is one of those cars that has always fascinated me. It offers decent looks paired with the durable engineering to be expected of a VW. But to be honest that isn’t really what fascinates me… more»
• For Sale • 27 Comments
The One to Buy: 1973 Opel GT
If you’re going to buy a project car, there’s a school of thought that says you should buy the best one you can find and not spend years fixing it up. I rarely follow this advice, which is partially… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
1975 Porsche 914 For $950!
Called VW-Porsche in all markets except North America, the Porsche 914 is unloved by many due to its practical but unglamorous shape. It was originally intended to be marketed both as a replacement for the aging Karmann-Ghia and the… more»
• For Sale • 25 Comments
Pagoda Plunge: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
Has everyone lost their minds? We keep seeing all these basketcase cars listed online with outrageous asking prices! It seems that everyone is finding old cars, dragging them home, and then listing them on the internet for tens of… more»
• For Sale • 23 Comments
Rusty Roundie: 1970 BMW 2002
The BMW 2002 is on the tips of tongues everywhere as an excellent entry point into classic motoring. As one the most popular sports sedans ever sold in the U.S., the 2002 raised the bar for domestic and import… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
A Barn-Full of Memories: 1968 VW Westfalia
When discussing barn finds, we often leave out one of the more critical details: what kind of barn was it in? One of my favorite places to visit is a barn behind a bed and breakfast in Woodstock, Vermont,… more»
• Stories • 26 Comments
Reader Find: Papa’s Ol’ Ghia
Update Dec 29, 2014 – Brian promised himself that he would get his grandfather’s Karmann Ghia back on the road by Christmas and I’m excited to report that not only did he get it back on the road for… more»
• For Sale • 22 Comments
1963 Porsche 356 for $5,500
With all the rusty Porsches that we have watched sell for big money lately, I figured this one at least deserved a mention. Other cars in this sort of shape would have already been stripped of all useful parts… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Splitty Surprise: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
I’m a big fan of owning cars from early in factory production runs. There’s something special to me about knowing that a vehicle has survived the test of time and potentially incorporates some unique features that didn’t carry over… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
Jigsaw Challenge: 1966 Porsche 912
As car enthusiasts, we often prefer the strongest, most powerful examples of our favorite marques. But in order to manufacture factory hot rods and pocket rockets, automotive brands rely on mass-produced and cheaper vehicles to offset the cost of… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Mexico, Here We Come: 1966 VW Baja Bug
After watching The Love Bug as a child, I thought there was nothing cooler than a “hopped up” VW Beetle! One of the ways to modify Beetles in the late 60’s and 70’s was to replace the fenders and… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
Holiday Hideaway: 1969 Hanomag F-25
With the Holidays nearly here, many of us are either visiting family or have family coming to visit. Either way, housing yourself or the in-laws can be a bit of an issue. Rather than spending the Holidays pulling your… more»
• For Sale • 9 Comments
Max Hoffman Special: 1974 BMW Bavaria
Like many European automotive manufacturers at the time, BMW worked with legendary auto importer Max Hoffman to sell models that would resonate with American buyers. Enter the Bavaria, a sedan that featured the best ingredients for a sports sedan,… more»
• Stories • 14 Comments
Reader Find: Euro Mercedes 230SL Pair
From Bob G – Hi all, here are the photos of a pair of 1964 “garage find” Mercedes 230SLs that I purchased earlier this year. They were in a garage that belonged to a recluse-hoarder. He parked the first… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
Grace without Pace: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E
Full disclosure: the car you see above is one of my all-time favorite cars. I owned a 1991 Mercedes 190E with the 2.3 gas four-cylinder and an automatic. I used it to drive back and forth to school primarily,… more»
