Since the advent of the vehicle, people have been customizing them to suit their tastes while pushing the limits of their engineering and artistic abilities. The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most customized vehicles of all time due… more»
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EV Conversion: 1967 Porsche 911
One of the more confounding aspects of the long-hood Porsche world right now is there are some legitimately bad cars out there that still sell for ridiculous money, even in a down market. If you’re an owner of one… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1987 Porsche 944 Convertible
Here’s something you don’t see every day, a custom-built 1987 Porsche 944 that spent most of its life in the hands of a professional body shop owner, who modified it for his own personal use. Now offered as a… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1964 Volkswagen Beetle is the kind of classic we love to find! It’s ready to drive and is being offered by its second owner. While Beetles aren’t the fastest car ever built, they are wonderfully unique and can… more»
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Teutonic Turbo: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
We’ve seen 13 Audis from 1983 here on Barn Finds, and all but one of them have had only two doors. The only four-door 5000 sedan we’ve seen was written up by yours truly, three years ago here. It… more»
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Turbo Slant Nose Conversion: 1980 Porsche 911 Convertible
Modified cars are an acquired taste, but one thing is for sure: it’s hard to get the same money for a car that’s been tinkered with versus one that’s bone stock. The Porsche 911 is a car that usually… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Porsche 914 Limited Edition
The practice of manufacturers releasing special versions of their production models isn’t a recent phenomenon. Porsche followed that path in 1974 with the release of the 914 Limited Edition. Offered in two paint combinations, only around 1,000 of these… more»
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Final Year Long Hood: 1973.5 Porsche 911T
I recently read the annual Knight-Frank Wealth Report and found a few nuggets of intrigue, the biggest takeaway being that the world’s financial elite are increasingly prioritizing experiences and things not easily repeated. The inclination to wanting to spend… more»
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19k One-Owner Miles: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
With more than 21 million copies made across 65 years, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is likely the most built car in the world. Back in the day, they were everywhere, yet you seldom see one… more»
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Martini Championship Edition: 1977 Porsche 924
When a seller puts a minimum level of effort into listing a vehicle for sale, it can be a warning sign of a potentially challenging transaction ahead. However, in other instances, the car in question is clean enough to… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
