Every now and again, you’ll see me spill my guts here and say, “No more project cars.” And then, something like this 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 comes along where I’m calling every shipper I know and seeing how… more»
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Built To Last: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D
In all of automotive history, few vehicles are known to go more miles than from the earth to the moon with minimal maintenance or be instantly recognizable when out-and-about. The Mercedes midsize W123 chassis from 1976-1985 are among them,… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
While my Mercedes-Benz “crush,” if you will, is a Fintail (or Heckflosse) from the 1960s, it’s easy to fall for this 1970 250 sedan, offered by prolific eBay sellers “Rawhide Youth Services Sales” in New London, Wisconsin. They’re always… more»
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Westmoreland Survivor: 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit L
In the Volkswagen world, there’s a wide variety of factions reflecting each members’ preferences for different eras and models. It’s really no different than any other marque, but the VW crowd really does splinter off into some interesting subcategories…. more»
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Real Deal Kremer: 1978 Porsche 930
These days, there’s lots of chatter in the exotic car and truck world about “bespoke” services, which is a fancy way of saying that you can order anything you want from the factory if you have endless piles of… more»
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Lobster Interior: 1977 Porsche 930
The condition of a collector car typically see-saws between pristine and project/barn find, which appeals to both ends of the market: a buyer who can afford to buy a turnkey classic, and at the other end of the spectrum,… more»
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Rebuildable Project: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
The BMW 3.0CS is one of the greats in the BMW family tree: outstanding performance, classic lines, and a legitimate connection to the company’s colorful motorsports history. Today, it is one of those classic models that is showing strength… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle has one of the most easily recognized shapes in automotive history. Produced as an affordable people’s car, an impressive 21.5 million of these little classics rolled off the line before production ended in 2003. This 1967… more»
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Limo Project: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
For some odd reason, I have a fascination with old limousines. It’s a combination of being a product of the 80s and 90s when such vehicles were inherently cool and always getting a kick out of some random luxury… more»
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Callaway Build: 1983 BMW 320is
In the 1980s, if you wanted to own a tuner car, your options were fairly limited. After all, we were still very much in a time and place where muscle cars dominated the scene, and aftermarket suppliers were inherently… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
If you compiled a list of the ten most influential cars of the 20th Century, the Ford Model T and the original Volkswagen Beetle would make the grade. They may have emerged from opposite sides of the globe and… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
The Mercedes-Benz W108/W109 lineup represent an incredible value in the classic car community. Classy with gobs of power and understated luxury, these highway missiles are still potent road machines today. In an era where vehicles of a certain age… more»
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Barely Broken In: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
As car enthusiasts, we all have our preferences. While some lines can’t be crossed, there are certain vehicles that are so useful in that one thing they do better than any other model that exceptions can be made in… more»
BF Exclusive: 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet G50
Some cars carry a presence you can feel before they’re even running, and this 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet G50, offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive, absolutely fits that description. Finished in Silver Metallic over a rare Lipstick Red… more»
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Pristine Pullman: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Limousine
While many domestic limos from the period may have offered more bling, padding, gadgets, and over-the-top styling, the Mercedes-Benz 300D excelled in providing its occupants with a level of comfort that lasted for hours at a time, plus an… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Porsche 911 Targa
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their reserve and added photos of the included transmission and exhaust components, so we have restarted the auction. Be sure to take another look! In 1967, Porsche introduced a new body style to… more»
