Owning a classic car involves dedication and, quite often, sacrifice. Sometimes we must choose between one of life’s luxuries or spending that money on the project parked in our workshop. Some people are more successful in those endeavors and… more»
German Classic Cars
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
WRX-Powered: 1955 Porsche 550 Replica
The Porsche 550 Spyder remains one of the most iconic sports cars ever made by any manufacturer, but it holds particular significance to air-cooled Porsche fans that know a thing or two about the company’s competition history. For many… more»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1959 VW Type 2 “Volkstream” High-End Custom
Business in the front and party in the back. That’s the description of the mullet haircut, but it’s also a way of showing the juxtaposition of two unlike things melded into one. That’s what tipster TJ has found for… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
Is the Mercedes-Benz W116 chassis one of the better values out there for a classic European sedan? Given the typically low sale prices, one could safely assume that yes, these are relative bargains compared to other Mercedes from the… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Ultimate Sleeper: 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E
A sleeper car is typically a normal-looking sedan but packs ferocious power underneath the hood. The Mercedes Benz 500e was one such example, being developed not only by Mercedes Benz but with Porsche too, making this an extremely rare… more»
Dec 1, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebadged Import: 1986 Merkur XR4Ti
Ford in the U.S. has been known to borrow from Ford of Europe over the years for cars to market on these shores. Case-in-point is the Mercury Capri which was built and sold under the name on both continents…. more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Family Owner: 1976 Porsche 912
One of the more attractive features of any classic or vintage car is long-term ownership history. While I can’t pinpoint one specific benefit tied to single-family ownership, it does feel better buying a car this way versus one that… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
9,248 Mile People’s Car: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Factory Lightweight Barn Find: 1976 BMW M535i
This is one of the better barn finds I can recall seeing, especially as a long-time BMW fan (well, the old company – not what the modern day brand represents.) The fabulous Late Brake Show on YouTube (please check… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
S Package Project: 1971 Porsche 911S Targa
You just know looking at this pale yellow Porsche 911 that it’s going to go home with a new owner sooner than later. The equipment list checks a lot of boxes for air-cooled enthusiasts, including the “S” package, along… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ford Heavy Estate Sale November 30 In Northern Virginia
It seems that old cars are like mice. If you see one, chances are there are more around the corner. For some collectors, one car quickly becomes two. A new opportunity presents itself just when you were getting bored… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
26K Original Miles: 1986 BMW 325ES
As someone who still owns the E30-chassis 3-Series he bought as a project 12 years ago, I have enjoyed seeing the prices rise on what many consider to be the high watermark for the model. The E30 was made… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Parked In The ’60s: 1937 BMW 326
If cars could talk, this ancient BMW would likely have a few stories to tell. This one is hard to even begin to understand how it ended up here, but this 1937 BMW 326 sedan popped up on Facebook… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Custom Built 1973 Stretched Volkswagen Camper Bus!
As it sits right now, this VW bus isn’t looking quite the same as I’m sure it did nearly 50 years ago when a Boeing engineer from Seattle custom-built it in 1973, but as I strive to look beyond… more»
Nov 19, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unrestored Cabriolet: 1984 Porsche 911
While we love unrestored cars, there can occasionally be some modest deflation to your elation caused by the fact that not every original car is still in pristine shape. In fact, many of us are willing to live with… more»
Nov 18, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Egg-Shaped BMW: 1957 Isetta 300
The Isetta was a microcar designed in Italy but built under license in several countries, including BMW in Germany. It earned the nickname “bubble car” for its distinctive egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows. The little car was designed to… more»
