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Tiptronic Deal? 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic… more»

Water Cooled Convertible: 1993 Porsche 968

The Porsche 968 is often overlooked as a modern-era sports car you can buy for reasonable money. It’s the swan song for the classic 944, the water-cooled four-cylinder that has lived in the shadows of the 911 since birth…. more»

BoatCar Project! 1967 Amphicar Model 770

Amphibious vehicles have been around since the 1700s, starting with horse-drawn wagons that could tolerate water. The first self-propelled boat-car was the Orukter Amphibolos, a steam-powered wagon invented in 1805. In the 1870s, logging companies used amphibious tugs to… more»

Rare Replica Find: 1980 Elite Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car

Now listed here on eBay, this 1980 Elite Laser 917 represents one of the more intriguing and uncommon kit cars ever built. According to the seller, this example is number 549 out of roughly 650 produced by Elite Enterprises…. more»

Well-Kept Classic: 1997 Porsche 911 Targa

The air-cooled era of the Porsche 911 ended with the 993 generation, and this 1997 Porsche 911 Targa represents one of the last, and most distinctive, examples of that lineage. Finished in timeless black over gray, this 993 Targa… more»

Barn Find Beauty: 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S

Some barn finds are relics in need of resurrection, but this 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 2S is the kind of discovery collectors dream about, an air-cooled icon that’s been preserved, not forgotten. Listed here on eBay, this 993-generation 911… more»

No Longer Cheap: 1966 Porsche 912

Among the cars I kick myself for not simply buying and squirrelling away is the Porsche 912. The signs were all there – long-hood 911s were going through the roof for many years while the 912 sat idly by,… more»

Desirable 6-Speed: 1993 Porsche 968

Call it how you see it: the Porsche 968 is either over-priced or a smoking bargain that’s sure to increase in value. There’s good arguments on both sides of the coin, with the rear-wheel drive, front-engined 968 ultimately being… more»

Micro-Car Project: 1960 NSU Prinz Sedan

A handful of companies were founded as sewing machine makers – Singer, Opel, Peugeot, White Motors. NSU was a variation on the same theme; its predecessor, Mechanische Werkstätte zur Herstellung von Strickmaschinen, made knitting machines. In 1905 – after… more»

Rare M491 Look: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

If there’s one certainty in the Porsche world, it’s that the 911 Turbo models are destined to always be the most desirable. In a trend that’s more predictable than any index fund out there, the turbocharged 911 models have… more»

Diesel-Powered Mini Bus: 1975 Mercedes-Benz O 309 D

We’ve featured numerous fine automobiles from Mercedes-Benz on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t recall coming across many wearing the O 309 D badge.  This moniker signifies a bus, one small enough to be driven with ease, yet providing… more»

Colorado Orange: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii

There comes a point in our lives when we decide time is at a premium and you become very selective about how that time is used. When it comes to project cars, the idea of restoring a vehicle and… more»

Rust Free Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon

The allure of a vehicle that combines the utility of a van with the convenience of your family room is still a tantalizing combination for many of us. If you’re a “van person”, you undoubtedly understand things that others… more»

Shooting Brake Conversion: 1985 Porsche 944

In general, the European car universe has plenty of quirks not readily appreciated or understood by other legions of automotive enthusiasts. One of those key areas is the love for a shooting brake, otherwise known as a wagon. Americans… more»

Perfect Spec? 1976 Porsche 914 2.0

The Porsche 914 is one of those cars that we see in project form quite often, but rarely in well-preserved, survivor condition. In fact, right now, there’s a listing on Facebook Marketplace for a property in Washington State loaded… more»

Born in Brazil: 1984 Puma GTC

Trade protectionism is all the rage these days, with tariffs and trade rules galore. But this Puma from Brazil is a testament to the fact that import controls have existed for decades. Furthermore, the Puma wouldn’t exist without trade… more»

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