Post-war Europe was a pretty miserable place as various countries struggled to rebuild their economies and destroyed infrastructure. Governments recognized the limitations and believed one strategy to accelerate the recovery was to get the population mobile. With materials in… more»
German Classic Cars
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
German Built: 1971 Opel GT
If the Opel GT reminds you a bit of the C3 Chevy Corvette, that’s because they were all under the General Motors umbrella in those days. And if you wanted to buy a new 1968-73 Opel GT, you had… more»
Mar 22, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Matching Numbers Wreck: 1960 Porsche 356 Convertible
No matter what era you use as a reference point, it’s always a bad idea to buy the young driver in your house a Porsche. This wrecked 356 cabriolet was purchased for a 16-year-old driver in 1985 and promptly… more»
Mar 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restore or Street Rod? 1932 Adler Two-Door Sedan
This one required a bit of detective work, as it’s a quite rare car, especially in the U.S. Offered on Craigslist in central New Jersey is this 1932 Adler two-door sedan. The body isn’t too bad, but it’s missing… more»
Mar 20, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Bulletproof Sedan: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
This Mercedes-Benz W123 is a desirable 4-speed manual example that benefits from a whole lot of recent maintenance and has a seemingly very fair price. The W123 market runs hot and cold and lately it seems to be a… more»
Mar 20, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Two Cylinder Power! 1950’s Maico 500
I thought that I might be the first to cover a Maico for Barn Finds but dang if we didn’t write one up back in 2017. I’m undeterred, it’s still a great find courtesy of Kyle K. The listing… more»
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Signal Red Sedan: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D
This is a final year W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz sedan, finished in attractive and hard-to-find Signal Red paint. The five-cylinder diesel engine is a tough, long-lived motor, and combined with the rare paint job, makes it a terrific option for a… more»
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 17: Restored 1984 Audi Ur-Quattro
Certainly, one of the signature cars of the 1980s, although, Audi wasn’t the only manufacturer to make race-inspired cars for the street, or ones with AWD. The seller posted it here on craigslist in Greenwood, Washington, just northwest of… more»
Mar 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Some Assembly Required: Pair of 1957 Isetta 300s
The Isetta was a quirky, Italian-deigned microcar built in several countries, including Germany and the UK. Due to its egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows, it became known as a “bubble car” and was capable of achieving 78 mpg on… more»
Mar 17, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Callaway Twin Turbo: 1984 Porsche 928 S
Callaway has long been associated with turbocharged sports cars, taking already desirable sports cars and bolting on a turbocharger kit that was actually quite polished for an aftermarket product. We all know there were plenty of BMW 320i’s sold… more»
Mar 17, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Lindberg Replica – 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster
The elegant Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster draws crowds everywhere, and draws flies into the gaping jaws of onlookers, the latter struck motionless by the its flowing nautically-inspired body. This Lindberg replica 1936 Auburn Boattail Speedster in Lutz, Florida, strikes… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
High Quality, High Mileage: 1984 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel
In the late seventies and early eighties, automakers were experimenting with diesel engines. Some of these experiments were a huge waste of time, money, and customer loyalty. Others managed to nearly perfect the engines, only to find that customers… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Grand Dame: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 230 Cabriolet B
The world of antique Mercedes-Benz products is multi-faceted, to say the least, with some models like the iconic 540K consistently among the most sought-after collector cars on the world stage. As you work your way down the food chain,… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Fair Weather, Open Air Funmobile: 1973 Volkswagen Thing
I’ve been living in my neck of the woods of North Carolina for 20 years and last week I spotted my first Volkswagen Thing on the road. And it was orange, too. So when I saw this orange Thing… more»
Mar 12, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Salvage Title? 1962 Porsche 356 B
Just to be clear, this car is not the 1962 Porsche 356 that was featured here on BF about two weeks ago – right year and color, but not the same car. This is a truly spectacular example, with… more»
Mar 12, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
40 Original Miles: 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS
When we think of rare Porsches, it’s almost standard practice to envision a 911 or a factory race car. Rarely do we think of the humble 924, but it may be that with just 15 examples ever made, the… more»
