Here’s a mild rarity among the legion of diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz models: a one-year-only 1987 300SDL, which combined a long, comfortable wheelbase with a decently powerful 3.0 inline-six turbodiesel. This model made a respectable 201 lb-ft of torque, which helped… more»
German Classic Cars
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner: 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera
There was a time, not that long ago when a mid-1970s Porsche would go for reasonable money. You, of course, needed to save up for it, and it wasn’t cheap but if you worked hard you could find yourself… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Daily Driver E21? 1983 BMW 320i
I always find it somewhat humorous when a seller references a classic or vintage car as being primed for becoming someone’s daily driver. It makes me wonder if the person who says that actually has to drive anywhere. I… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Santa Style: 1975 Volkswagen Kombi Type II
As it comes up to the Christmas season, some of us are looking forward to sitting down with loved ones and getting a chance to eat plenty over the festive break. Some of us (most of the readers here)… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rusty Single Cab: 1959 Volkswagen Pickup
Once in a while, it’s nice to see some truth in advertising. The seller of this rare Volkswagen single-cab pickup doesn’t pull any punches when he tells us that the rare pickup-bodied Bus is quite rusty. In fact, he… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Make Offer Worthy? 1962 Porsche 356B
When is a deal actually a deal – and when should you try and come together at a lower price? That’s the question in front of you with this 1962 Porsche 356B which is offered for $39,000 and located… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Deal: 1960 Mercedes-Benz SL
I love classic Mercedes. They ooze class and just look great. It helps they were well made too and many have survived hundreds of thousands of miles. Of late, this is not so much the case, but to be… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pristine Pullman: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Limousine
Mercedes-Benz has been known for many things over the years, the most obvious of which is building luxury cars. It’s also been celebrated for its durable diesel powerplants. Those aspects of the Mercedes story are well-documented, but the company… more»
Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Long-Stored Drop Tops: ’84 VW Rabbit and ’88 VW Cabriolet
I had a friend reach out to me recently and ask if the MK1 Volkswagen Cabriolet was a smart investment in terms of being a future classic. It was a tough question because while I find them charming and… more»
Dec 11, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Factory Fuel Injection: 1976 Porsche 912
It’s rare to see a listing wherein the seller discusses the fuel economy of a vintage Porsche, but according to the listing for this 1976 Porsche 912 with one-year-only factory fuel injection, you can see upwards of 450 miles… more»
Dec 10, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bald Benz: 1960 Mercedes 190 SL
Without knowing for certain, I imagine that we are looking at a 1960 Mercedes 190 SL that started down a restoration path years ago and then came to an abrupt stop. Lack of time, money, interest, space, or worse,… more»
Dec 9, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Honest Driver: 1956 Porsche 356
In a world where seemingly every vintage Porsche is over-restored to the point of being sold as a museum piece rather than a driver’s car, it is extremely refreshing to see an air-cooled model for sale that has prioritized… more»
Dec 9, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Driveway Find: 1969 Porsche 911S
It’s truly amazing how little information you can post in a listing and still see very real money come in the door. That’s certainly the case with this 1969 Porsche 911S, which is shown in a leaf-strewn driveway with… more»
Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Rot Oval Window: 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
You can buy a Volkswagen Beetle in pretty much any form you like, but if you want to own a car that will continue to appreciate at a good clip, the earlier models are the way to go. Incredibly,… more»
Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Neglected G-Wagen: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300GD Cabrio
The Mercedes G-Wagen has, in recent years, exploded onto the domestic car scene in a way I didn’t see coming. Here we have a military vehicle lightly disguised as a luxury rig, and up until fairly recently, not even… more»
Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Put An LS In It! 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
OK, I’m going to cut right to the chase. Just like every time there’s some endless rock jam going on and a disembodied voice proclaims, “play all night!”, the same thing happens when an unsuspecting forlorn, what-do-we-do-with-it-car surfaces. The… more»
