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»
German Classic Cars
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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»
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1974 BMW 2002tii: Barn-Find Resto Project
The BMW 2002 is not an uncommon car around these parts, but every now and then a project gets advertised that seems to be worth taking on. This fuel-injected 1974 BMW 2002tii project is listed here on eBay and… more»
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13 Days of Diesel: Mercedes Oil Burner Sale
This listing confused me at first: it’s posted here on craigslist in the UK, but clearly the cars are in the U.S. based on the background surroundings. Turns out they are, so maybe this seller in Houston thinks UK… more»
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1970 BMW 2800CS: Rust Factor
Although their name isn’t synonymous with high praise from collectors, I have to give Gullwing Motorcars credit for digging up forgotten barn finds. This 1970 BMW 2800CS is listed here on craigslist with an asking price of $4,950, which… more»
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1967 Porsche 912: Interesting Stablemates
Sometimes, the most interesting thing about a car for sale are the vehicles it shares space with. This ’67 Porsche 912 here on craigslist in Florida doesn’t look like such a bad buy at $10,000 with minimal rust. I’m… more»
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1976 Volkswagen Westfalia: California Bargain?
This 1976 Westfalia was in a barn in Nevada for 20 years. It has the usual dings and scrapes, but appears to be rust free. The new owner has done a lot to revive it including a new tent,… more»
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Pair of Mercedes 200D’s for $3,750!
For the old-school Mercedes diesel fan, your ship has come in! Here on eBay right now, you can buy a pair of manual transmission-equipped Heckflosse fintails for less than $4,000! One is running and the other is a parts car, but… more»
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German Collection: 21 Garage Finds for 5,200 Euro
Wow! Kudos to reader Olaf E. for this very unusual find! Located in Oschersleben, Germany, this huge collection of cars is for sale here on eBay Germany for 5,200 Euro ($5,702) or best offer. Consisting of 11 Trabants (!), 4… more»
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Ex-Air Force: 1968 Mercedes 200D
Shown here rolling out of the barn it’s been kept in for most of the last 40 years, this 1968 Mercedes 200D was once a very loved car. Originally purchased by a decorated USAF Colonel as a reward to himself after… more»
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Go Anywhere: 1962 Mercedes Unimog
Among vehicles that I don’t really need but desperately want to own, the Unimog ranks high on the list. This 1962 example is listed here on eBay for $12,000, and the seller sounds like someone who truly gets what… more»
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Reasonably priced 911?
Here’s a more reasonably priced Porsche 911, well perhaps, although it’s defaced with a 959 kit. Does $10,000 seem like a reasonable price to you, given the mad price increases of late? All the seller has to say is… more»
