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Past Saving? 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon

We all know the challenge as enthusiasts of being faced with a rare car that is undoubtedly worth saving but sadly, may be past the point of rescue. These days, with the increasing difficulty that comes with finding a… more»

Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

One of the challenges of a project build is bringing together the parts needed to turn your dream into reality. That isn’t the case with this 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle. The seller has completed much of the hard work,… more»

North Pole Find: 1967 Unimog 404

Sadly, I cannot stop thinking about my desire to own a Unimog. Specifically, I am looking for the orange Case MB4 models that were sold as tractors in the U.S., predominantly to cities, towns, and municipal agencies; I believe… more»

Water-Cooled Runner: 1977 Porsche 924

The Porsche 924 remains the entry-level Porsche, and probably will be for some time. While we may scoff at the 924 when compared to other vintage Porsches, it’s still surviving to a higher degree than many modern-era models like… more»

35K Original Miles: 1983 Audi Ur-Quattro

Just this weekend, classic car insurer Hagerty released an article about the declining appeal of restoring long-neglected cars or trucks. It essentially pointed to the fact that preferences are shifting to turnkey cars, due to a combination of enthusiasts wanting… more»

Parked for 40 Years: 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer

When we think of vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles, it’s easy to jump right to the exotic 300SL Gullwing or thundering 6.9L V8 sedans. However, older Mercedes products that weren’t the pinnacle of sports cars for their day or the most… more»

Sports Car Find: 1975 Porsche 914 Project

Listed on craigslist for $3,750 in Kent, this 1975 Porsche 914. According to the seller, the car was originally orange, hasn’t suffered any major accidents, and both the front and rear ends remain straight. While there’s evidence of some… more»

Offered at No Reserve: The Generous Collection

The so-called “Generous Auction” is one of the more intriguing offerings we’ve seen from the collection world in a while. The collection is massive, and was born out of a curious twist of generosity. The seller, a man named… more»

16K Mile Drop Top: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

The Porsche 944 is a underappreciated classic by almost all accounts, but the convertible version flies even further beneath the radar. The S2 Cabriolet has well under 20,000 original miles and is clad in one of the classic 944… more»

49k-Mile Survivor: Pampered 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

Back in 1964, my family “moved on up” and became a two-car family. Dad drove a ’60 Pontiac Catalina and Mom was given the second car: a used ’55 Rambler Cross Country station wagon. Unfortunately, the Rambler wasn’t too… more»

Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500

This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1988 BMW 735i

While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»

Air-Cooled Rolls: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Now listed on Facebook Marketplace, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is one of those wonderfully unusual projects that tells a story all its own. According to the seller, this Beetle was converted with a full Rolls-Royce–style body kit, both… more»

Wizard Kit: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Speedster

Listed on craigslist, this one-of-a-kind 1970 Volkswagen Speedster Convertible is unlike anything you’ll see on the road today. The seller describes it as a “Super Custom & RARE ‘Wizard’”, referring to the British-built Wizard body kit that transformed this… more»

Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Have you often felt that most vintage cars  are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»

Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is

While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»

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