This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»
German Classic Cars
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sand Beige Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912
For years, the Porsche 912 wasn’t exactly coveted after. Like a Targa model or anything equipped with Tiptronic, the 912 just wasn’t the car enthusiasts pined for. However, that’s all changed as the prices for long-hood 911s have spiked,… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Drive It Anywhere: 1966 Mercedes 230
When I first spied the listing for this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 I thought, “That’s interesting, the car has been photographed inside the lobby of an office building”. Well, upon further review that’s not the case, it’s on the outside… more»
Aug 30, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Triple Matching Numbers: 1967 BMW R60/2
The seller of this nicely patina’d 1967 BMW R60/2 is in a common predicament for an enthusiast of the two- or four-wheeled variety: the discovery of a new project we’d rather own than our current vehicular artifact. In this… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Split Window Museum Find: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
One of my favorite types of “finds” is a car that was released from museum captivity. There’s something about finding a special car that has been kept off the roads but also somewhat preserved for all that time. It’s… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1986 Porsche 930 Turbo Garage Find
It’s always amazing how some cars that most of us define as exotic or spectacular in some capacity still end up becoming dusty pieces of garage art for certain caretakers. In the case of this desirable turbocharged Porsche 930,… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Euro-Spec: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS Project
The venerable E9 was born in 1968 when BMW introduced the 2800 CS. With its long engine bay and hood, the car was the perfect cradle for the new M30 six-cylinder engine that launched BMW head and shoulders above… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Murano Green Project: 1990 Porsche 911
The 964-chassis Porsche 911 is one of my absolute favorite eras of the classic air-cooled sports car, and examples like this rare Murano Green Carrera 4 are seriously tempting. However, in recent years, the values for these early 90s… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Carport Find: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s amazing how many old-school Porsches still litter the back alleys and private driveways of California. When you consider how often a non-running air-cooled 911 pops up out west, it’s no surprise at all that dealers like Beverly Hills… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Work-In-Progress: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250C
The 250C variant of the W114 used a six-cylinder engine instead of four-cylinder power as in the W115. This series of automobiles was in production from 1968 to 1976 and would be seen across Europe and also imported to… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Best Replica Ever: 1962 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
For many of us European car nuts, a classic like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL is the stuff of dreams. It’s one of the most iconic cars ever built and certainly one of the most striking. You may not call it… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Stalled Turbo Project: 1976 Porsche 930
This Porsche 930 has been in the seller’s possession for some time but has only racked up nominal mileage since he took possession of it in the early 90s. The 930 is perhaps the most iconic turbocharged Porsche ever… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190b W121 “Ponton”
There are two ways an owner can choose to tackle restoring a beloved classic. The first is to proceed cautiously to ensure the restoration costs don’t exceed the car’s potential value. The other is to throw caution to the… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • Classifieds For Sale • 7 Comments
Martini Edition: 1977 Porsche 924 Barn Find
Special editions among the domestic brands are a dime a dozen, but it was unusual back in the day for the likes of Porsche to roll out a limited trim package. The 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Championship Edition was… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Rare Oddity: 1956 Gebruder Verga Coupe
To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill speaking of the Soviet Union in 1939, here we have a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside of an enigma. This car – for sale on The Samba – is a Volkswagen-based coupé built… more»
Aug 13, 2023 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Sold By Buick! 1974 Opel Manta 1900
Opel Automobile GmbH (a German division of General Motors at one time) built the Manta across two generations from 1970 to 1988. It was a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that was sold as the Manta 1900 in the U.S. by… more»
