The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»
German Classic Cars
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Alloy-Bodied Gullwing: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
How do you make an exceptionally rare and valuable car even more so? You order it with lightweight body panels and plexiglass windows, and produce a mere 29 examples in that configuration. The alloy-bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing was marketed… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1988 BMW 325iS
The E30 chassis 3-Series is a car near and dear to my heart, as this is the model that started me on the path to becoming a rabid car enthusiast. I’m sure most of us have a vehicle in… more»
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Overland Experience: 1976 Porsche 911 Safari
Not that long ago, we featured a safari-built Porsche 911, which has become a regular occurrence in both the air-cooled and water-cooled Porsche communities. Now, I may have been a bit critical of that particular build because it didn’t… more»
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No Sunroof Coupe: 1977 Porsche 911
If you ever question how much money you’re spending on a project, just remember that there’s a world in which numerous bidders are lining up to spend close to $30,000 on a vehicle with no engine and missing rear… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1988 BMW M3
BMW enjoys a rich history of motorsport success, producing what is acknowledged as one of the most powerful engines in Formula 1 history. It also secured many titles in International Group A Touring Car racing, and it was for… more»
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Half Million Dollar Craigslist Find: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
Craigslist can be truly surprising sometimes. Most of the time, the website is the home of questionable cars at high prices. Other times, vehicles that are far outside the reach of the average Craigslist reader pop up for sale. … more»
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Bubble Car Survivor: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
Like Triumph’s Amphicar and Fiat’s Jolly, the BMW Isetta has a “coin of the realm” quality when it shows up at auctions. Once parked on the lawn at Bonham’s or Gooding, these cars are almost guaranteed to bring three… more»
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Kit Car Bonanza: Mercedes, MG, & Frazer-Nash
Kit cars have been around for decades, with the craze starting in California in the 1970s. Several manufacturers have been involved and a variety of mechanical underpinnings were deployed, often donated by the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. From Orange… more»
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Bright Orange 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
If you were a teenager in the 1970s or 1980s, there’s a fair chance you tooled around in a VW Beetle. That’s because zillions of them were around and they were cheap as dirt. Detroit finally began to seriously… more»
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Barn Find Stash: Trio of 1959 Lloyd 600s
The Lloyd 600 was a small car (aka microcar) built by Borgward in Germany in the 1950s. It was designed to compete with the Volkswagen Beetle which sold in far greater numbers. The seller has not one but three… more»
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Safari Build: 1980 Porsche 911
Air-cooled Porsches are increasingly becoming a source of equal-parts scorn and desire. We don’t need to discuss the ongoing increase in prices, but this very phenomenon has led to some folks questioning whether the run-up is justified. Sure, the… more»
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Custom Pickup Build: 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the most instantly recognizable SUVs. Some might say this is due to the truck’s appearance, which is best described as a loosely warmed-over military vehicle, while others would point to its position as… more»
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Rare Amphibious Project: 1964 Amphicar 770
Who doesn’t remember the quirky Amphicar of the 1960s? You know, the little car that could ride on water or the small boat that could drive on land. Built in Germany, production ran from 1961 to 1965 with registrations… more»
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Atlantik Blue Driver: 1969 BMW 2800
BMW is known predominantly for its hot-rod two-doors (see the M3) and its high-powered sedans (enter the M5). But in the early days of its emergence of a competitive automaker capable of competing with the best that Europe and… more»
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The Ultimate Bimmer: 1979 BMW M1
The BMW M1 is a car steeped in history, not only for its place in BMW’s family tree but also in 1980s racing culture. Produced in exceedingly low numbers, this is one of the more desirable BMWs ever made… more»
