For a German car nerd like me, listings like these make me suddenly forget all of my other financial obligations and begin looking for cheap transporters heading northbound. I need another project car like I need multiple root canals,… more»
German Classic Cars
Jan 17, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Matching Number Doors!? 1960 Porsche 356 B
Many of the Porsche 356s that are featured here on BF are project cars and in all kinds of varying conditions. Today’s find, a 1960 Model B, is no different. This example presents a lot of challenges, or opportunities,… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hirohata Merc Connection? 1956 DKW RT 200/3
A lot of you may know the name Jim McNiel as the gentleman who bought the famous ’51 Hirohata Merc from a used car lot in 1959 for (are you sitting down?) $500, borrowed from his girlfriend’s father. He… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Factory Sunroof! 1962 Porsche 356 B
The 356 has the distinction of being the first production car ever manufactured by Porsche, with its roots dating back to the late 1940s. Over time, the car received some refinements, and in 1955 it was rebadged the 356… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Speedster Alternative: 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D
This is not a car you see every day, particularly for sale on a random classifieds page in Canada. The Porsche 356 Convertible D – otherwise known for being a limited-production alternative to the classic Porsche Speedster – is… more»
Jan 9, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
AACA First Place Winner: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 has a few things going for it. The obvious one is that it’s likely one of the best examples of this model in existence, as… more»
Jan 8, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Mango Green Split Window: 1959 Volkswagen Bus
The tendency to expect every old-school Volkswagen Bus to be a grand slam on eBay can leave us unprepared for spotting one at a potentially reasonable price point. You get so accustomed to someone asking for the sun and… more»
Jan 8, 2023 • Exclusives For Sale • 40 Comments
BF Exclusive: Georgia Barn Find Collection
This listing is one near and dear to my heart – because it’s mine! Thanks to a reader who flagged my significantly updated listing where you can now visit an expansive gallery of photos on my company’s website from… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Sea Blue Paint: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof
When I was nine, my dad bought a new ’65 VW Beetle (in Ruby Red). He loved that car and was a VW man the rest of his life. Dad, ever the thrifty one, decided the new gas-sipping Beetle… more»
Jan 5, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rat-Rod Ready? 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Considered a “really nice rat-rod” this 1965 Volkswagen Type 1 is likely a flip. The seller has owned it for one year and now wants to move it on to a new caretaker. Its features are minimal but there… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Field Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was a sporty version of the VW Beetle. Built between 1955 and 1974, for a time it was the second most popular imported U.S. car in the U.S. This example from 1964 looks to have been… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare in the US: 1977 Volkswagen Brasilia
The auction ends tonight for this rare Volkswagen Brasilia, which is a model never sold in the United States but has begun to show up from various importers. This is one of the more intriguing air-cooled models you can… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Paint Coupe: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
This gorgeous 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE coupe is described as being a project that remains very original and only has small amounts of rust to deal with. If you’ve ever kept an eye out for one of these graceful… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
East Meets West: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190
Of all the cars I’d think about hopping up, a mid-1960s Mercedes-Benz 190 sedan wouldn’t make the cut. But it did make someone’s hit parade who decided to put in a “western” made 350 cubic inch V8, an updated… more»
Dec 30, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Trade for an Airstream: 1975 BMW 2002
We see all sorts of requests for trades when scanning classifieds listings, but most of the time, they feel like major shorts in the dark. Or, more that the seller can’t quite land on an asking price and therefore… more»
Dec 30, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dealer Trade? 1983 Audi Coupe Quattro
Every now and again, we see a desirable collector car turn up at a new model car dealership. It’s always a bit of a head-scratcher because usually, the car in question could stand all on its own via a… more»
