Sometimes, you see a car and it just breaks your heart. It’s one thing to see a special vehicle that’s been sitting quietly in a garage for decades, but to see one that’s been abused and left for dead,… more»
German Classic Cars
Jun 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Highly Original: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The early Volkswagen Beetles are noted for their svelte styling, lower production numbers, and overall surprisingly high level of detail for what was always intended as an economy car. The convertible offering take this to another level in terms… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
What Don’t You Know?: 1976 Porsche 914
“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Kind of circular, but a saying that rings true, and never more than in the case of this 1976 Porsche 914. Chuck Foster brings us this tip on a car located in… more»
Jun 13, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
3,000 Hour Restoration: 1969 Porsche 911S
This 1969 Porsche 911S may have a boat-load of hours into its restoration, but the builder has stopped short of gutting the car in favor of improving what needed improving and saving what could be saved. The Light Ivory… more»
Jun 12, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rusty Relic: 1972 Volkswagen Type 2
Following a mass roll-out of the Type 2 Beetle after World War II, Volkswagen introduced the Type 2 in 1950. Depending on the decade and country, the utility vehicle would go by a variety of names: Transporter, Microbus, Kombi,… more»
Jun 12, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Looking for Offers: 1976 Mercury Capri Mk II
The first two generations of the Mercury Capri (1970-74, 1976-80) were as a captive import, built by Ford of Europe. Its dimensions were reminiscent of the early days of the Ford Mustang with pony car-like proportions. Offered by the… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
21K Original Miles: 1998 Porsche Boxster
The Porsche Boxster is by now known as one of the most accessible modern sports cars, often times available for reasonble money in what has otherwise been a white-hot marketplace. The combination of mid-engined design with Porsche’s renowned chassis… more»
Jun 6, 2023 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1995 Audi Cabriolet 2.8
SOLD UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos of the car, which you can find in the gallery below. With summer in full swing, now is the ideal time to hit the road behind the wheel of a… more»
Jun 6, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Engine Not Included: 1981 Porsche 911
This is a strange one: this 1981 Porsche 911 Targa sports a few different modifications and was apparently set up with an upgraded 3.0L engine before the current owners decided to return the car back to a stock configuration… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Kit Car Pickup: 1971 Kellison Sandpiper
In the 1970s, there was a flurry of activity in the kit car business, many of which were intended to be VW-based dune buggies. Along with Bruce Meyers, Jim Kellison was one of the more prolific of the players,… more»
May 31, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rust Free, Complete, and Cheap: 1976 BMW 2002
Most cars cycle through from the new car lot to the used car lot and the junkyard. They are transportation, and nobody really cares about them other than a select few folks with a sentimental attachment of some sort. … more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Huge Collection of True Barn Finds: Take a Browse
An actual barn. Full of barn finds. That’s what’s up for auction in this mega-sale. Three sets of lots total to 230+ cars, with the only proviso being that these cars are in the Netherlands. This tip comes to… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
BMW Package Deal: Three BMW Boxer Motorcycles
BMW motorcycles come with a reputation. Part of that reputation is that of overwhelming quality. It is not uncommon to run across a BMW with over 100,000 miles. During the seventies and eighties, many of the motorcycles you saw… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fjord Blue Barn Find: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
When you come across a car in original, undisturbed condition, it’s fairly magical. Just knowing you’re the first one to discover a vehicle that has been forgotten about for decades, it almost ceases to matter what kind of car… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Never Seen One: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 Pickup
The Mercedes-Benz 170 was one of the company’s more mass-produced models following WWII, and offered in a variety of configurations. We’ve seen most of these over the years, but this is the first time I can recall seeing a… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Yes, It’s A Porsche: Very Original 1971 914/4
The San Fernando Valley, California, version of craigslist features this 1971 Porsche 914/4, on offer for a very precise $28,953. Should you buy it? Well, the old saw “go find another” might be part of your answer here. It’s… more»
