Update 11/11/11 – This beater ended up going for $3,550. This 1971 BMW 2800CS is rough from being stored in a barn for a while, but the seller claims that the underside is rust free and that the engine… more»
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Carport Find: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S
You never know when you might stumble across a great barn find. You could find one while you’re driving around town, on the job, or like reader Doug M did at a yard sale. Doug saw this 1958 Mercedes… more»
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Fintail Without Fins: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
Sports cars are great fun to drive, but sometimes it is nice to have something a little more luxurious. We hate to admit it, but a cushy suspension, air conditioning, and an automatic are nice on long hauls. Reader… more»
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Driver Quality 1969 Porsche 912
A 912 may not be as quick as a 911, but it handles great and can make a fun driver. This clean 1969 Porsche 912 is not perfect, but it’s good enough to use as transportation without feeling too… more»
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Garage Find 1969 Porsche 911 T
Here is a project for the Porsche fans. It is a 1969 Porsche 911 T and it has been in storage since 1994. It has its flaws, but it could make a good restoration candidate if the reserve is… more»
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Real Deal: 1970 Porsche 914-6
When we saw this Porsche 914 listing on eBay, we just figured it was another 914-6 clone that someone dug out of a barn. But after looking at the VIN we realized that this is a true six. The… more»
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Glas Garage Find: 1965 Glas 1300 GT
When we first saw this barn find we didn’t know what it was. We thought that perhaps it was an Italian or British sports car. We had heard of the Glas brand, but we didn’t realize that they built… more»
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Dock Find: 1967 Amphicar 770
Here is a great project to finish over the winter and enjoy next summer. It is a 1967 Amphicar 770 and it is special because it can driven on the land and the water. Float on over to eBay… more»
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Summer Fun: 1975 BMW 2002 Baur Targa
BMW 2002’s are a fairly common sight, but when was the last time you saw one of these? This 1975 BMW 2002 Baur Targa is one of 1,973 produced and although it has some flaws it could make for… more»
Preservation Porsche: 1972 Porsche 914
If you are in the market for a 914, then we may have found one for you. This could be one of the cleanest ones on the for sale right now. This 1972 Porsche 914 has only accumulated 38k… more»
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Barn Beetle: 1958 Euro Beetle
Reader David C recently sent us this barn find he discovered. This 1958 VW Euro Beetle had been parked in a barn since 1969, so it’s surprisingly rust free. These older Beetles are becoming difficult to find in this… more»
Grey Garage Find: 1966 Porsche 912
A Porsche 912 may not be as quick as its big brother, the 911, but it can be a fun driver with its rear mounted engine and light steering. This 1966 Porsche 912 survivor sports a rare factory slat… more»
Track Day Fun: 1972 Porsche 914 Project
914s have been the affordable route to Porsche ownership for many. The mid-mount engine and light weight make these excellent handlers. This 914 project has been stripped down and re-sprayed. The seller claims that everything is there, but that… more»
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Bavarian Barn Find: BMW 2002tii
This is the sight that reader Paul W saw the evening that he went to have a look at a friend’s 2002tii. The ’72 BMW had been sitting in this barn for 15 years, when Paul’s friend decided it… more»
1961 Porsche 356B In The Hay Barn
We love barn finds that can be driven right away and this Porsche 356B is one of those finds. The seller got this car out of a barn about 10 years ago and has been driving it since. The… more»
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German Micro: 1960 Lloyd Alexander TS
It seems as though the market has been flooded with quirky micro cars lately. This odd little guy is offered for sale by the same seller of the Daimler featured earlier today. This automobile is a 1960 Lloyd Alexander… more»
