With competition finally coming from U.S.-built subcompacts. Volkswagen kept working to improve its bread-n-butter car, the Type 1 Beetle. In 1968, they introduced AutoStick, a manual transmission with an automatic clutch. And in 1971, they brought out the Super… more»
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May 25, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Turbo Diesel 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station Wagon
Some well-versed Mercedes-Benz readers may be thinking hey, wait a minute, there was never a turbo diesel stick-shift wagon produced, and they’d be correct. But thanks to the effort of two separate owners, now there’s at least one to… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Low Mileage Driver: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 chassis lineup is slowly becoming a borderline blue-chip collector’s item. For many years, the sheer volume of available used two-seater Mercedes roadsters made it seem like you never had to rush out to buy the first… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Older Outlaw Build: 1961 Porsche 356
The iconic Porsche 356 was produced from 1948 through 1965 and a large number of the 76,000 assembled are thought to still be around. They were popular to race around in because of their minimal weight and nimble handling…. more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
4-Seat Dune Buggy! 1967 Volkswagen Berry Mini-T
Built by Berry Plasti-Glass Works in the late 1960s, the Mini-T was a kit car modeled after the Ford Model T. Based on a ‘67 VW Beetle platform, this edition is especially interesting and rare as it’s a 4-seater… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
OEM Upgrades: 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco Hot Rod
When it comes to creating stunning OEM+ builds, the Volkswagen/Audi enthusiast circles put out some of the best work I’ve seen with rampant parts bid raiding to create a better product than the factory intended. It helps that the… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus Project
The Volkswagen Type 2 has several aliases, including Transporter, Kombi, Microbus, and just plain Bus. While they were popular with families and campers back in the day, the “Flower Power” children of the 1960s and 1970s were constantly seen… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ferrari Alternative? 1984 Bitter SC Project
This 1984 Bitter SC is an exceedingly rare example of a car model and company that had the best of intentions, but never managed to catch a break in the U.S. market. It’s a shame, because unlike other rebadged… more»
May 16, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1956 Messerschmitt KR200 Convertible With 683 Original Miles!
There’s something undeniably cool about classic microcars. Unlike full-size vehicles, their manufacturers had to think more laterally to maximize space efficiency to make such cars a practical alternative to motorcycles…or walking. One of the more instantly recognizable variants is… more»
May 16, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1968 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible: A Bargain at the Price
Is that one year of dust I see on this tip car which was brought to us by TJ? Looks more like the accumulation of a half decade or more, but nevertheless, this one’s ready to come out of… more»
May 16, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Convertible Collection: 1970s Volkswagen Beetles
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) may be the most produced automobile ever at 21.5 million copies. That’s 50% more than the Ford Model T of the early 20th Century. The first production “Bug” was built in 1949 and… more»
May 13, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Same Owner for 55 Years! 1965 Porsche 911
I was about 10 or so in the mid-1960’s when I saw my first Porsche 911 up close. It stopped me in my tracks and looked just like… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Amazing Original Finish Porsche: 1968 Porsche 912
It is no secret that early Porsche prices have reached the stratosphere. 356s and 911s are selling in the six digits with regularity. What about the four-cylinder 912s? Have prices for pristine lesser Porsches also pushed past the plateau… more»
May 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Barn Find Bounty: 1963 Sunbeam and More!
A host of cars from Europe and America recently rolled out of a southern California barn into the harsh sunlight for the first time in a long while. This 1963 Sunbeam Alpine headlines the inventory here on Craigslist, where… more»
May 10, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ossi Blue Beauty: 1969 Porsche 912
When it comes to buying a collector car, most enthusiasts love to see a long but quiet history. One-owner cars are extremely sought-after, but the next best thing is a vehicle that’s at least been with one caretaker for… more»
May 9, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mid-Engine Project Car: 1975 Porsche 914
The automotive industry is ruled by trends. Right now, SUVs and electric vehicles seem to be the trends that the market is following. In the seventies, small, relatively inexpensive two-seat sports cars were very popular. Most were British in… more»
