The concept of a “feel-good car” is truly a subjective one. What feels good to one enthusiast will not matter to another; you may get good vibes off of a C3 Corvette, while I’ll find them hidden on an… more»
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Luxury AWD Survivor: 1999 Audi A8 Quattro
While over 2.5 decades old now, this 1999 Audi A8 4WD luxury sedan is a nice compromise for folks who are overwhelmingly tired of the level of electronics and other media screens, WiFi nannies, and other often-glitchy stuff in… more»
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Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»
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Stored 10 Years: 1970 Porsche 914
Oftentimes, on this website and others like it, we lament the fact that owners of long-stored project cars don’t decide soon enough to sell them on when progress stalls. In the case of this 1970 Porsche 914, the seller… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Porsche 914
As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»
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California Car: 1982 Audi 4000 S Diesel 5-Speed
I just checked through the archives, and it looks like I’ve written about every Audi 4000 shown here on Barn Finds, and also every Audi diesel, which happened to all be Audi 5000s. That’s crazy, even for a major… more»
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Fallen Giant: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
How do you assign value to a car that could be great but is very, very much removed from greatness? The W114 chassis sedans with their thundering V8s put the company on the map for building high-powered sedans that… more»
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Solid Micro Project: 1956 BMW Isetta 300 Bubble Window
Some cars manage to be cool without even trying. Enthusiasts agree that classics like the First Generation Mustang, the Chevelle SS 396, and the Plymouth ‘Cuda achieve that status while barely raising a sweat. Although this 1956 BMW Isetta… more»
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912-Powered: 1963 Porsche 356B Coupe
Early Porsche projects tend to draw steady interest, especially when they offer a mix of originality and later updates. This 1963 Porsche 356B coupe, now listed on Bring a Trailer, falls squarely into that category. It’s a non-running project… more»
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Owned 50 Years: 1970 Porsche 911T Targa
Originality still dominates the collector car field as the one quality that will always drive a strong price. These days, there tends to be less interest in highly original but otherwise overwhelming projects (unless you have deep pockets); most… more»
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Stalled Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
If you haven’t noticed, Facebook Marketplace now allows you to post reactions to sellers posts. So, in other words, if you think someone is asking too much money or doesn’t have a chance in heck of selling it, you… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
One thing we’ve learned over the years is that some restorations produce better results than others. The finished product often depends on the owner’s eye for detail, because even small imperfections can stand out like a sore thumb. That… more»
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Imported Sporty Compact: 1972 Capri by Mercury
By 1970, the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar had begun to put on weight. And Ford was a year away from introducing its first subcompact, the Pinto. That perhaps led Mercury to decide to add a sporty compact to… more»
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Rare Beetle-Platformed Bremen Mini Mark
I remember when the VW-platformed fiberglass Dune Buggy craze hit in the mid-to-late 1960’s. There were lots of them on the road in all shades of cool metal flake colors. It led to the rise in fiberglass “kit cars”… more»
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Late Convertible: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle
The classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that come in all sorts of configurations and specifications. It’s really a matter of personal taste in terms of which Bug appeals to you the most, and if you’re… more»
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$50K Donation: 1976 Porsche 911S Targa
This is wild: first, it’s not often you see a tidy, air-cooled Porsche 911 show up at the donation center. Second, it’s really odd when you do a quick search and see that this very car sold on Bring… more»
