German Classic Cars

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Carat Duchatelet Edition: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

When it comes to style, it’s hard to go wrong with a big-body Mercedes-Benz sedan. Unmodified, they are stately and handsome; if you apply some custom touches, they are seemingly transformed into a cross between a gangster’s lowrider and… more»

Chicken Bus: 1965 Volkswagen Type 2

The iconic VW bus, known officially as the Type 2, began production in 1950. And is still going strong today in its sixth generation. Back when this 1965 edition was new, it was recruited to be a delivery vehicle… more»

Twilight Zone Edition: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC

Mercedes-Benz cars modified in-period in the 1980s are typically some of the more memorable rides from that era. The bodykits, wide wheels, and upgraded sound systems were all part of the playbook for driving a car that was “hooked… more»

Martini Championship Edition: 1977 Porsche 924

Porsche is a company that doesn’t often give in to superfluous special editions. That might explain why cars like this Porsche 924 Martini Championship Edition are one of only a few models ever to be sold with some decals… more»

Reutter Cabriolet: 1952 Porsche 356 “Pre-A”

You may think if you have a Porsche 356 in the garage, you’ve reached one of the mountaintops of collector car ownership. And heck, you’re not far off, especially if it’s a Super 90 or Speedster. However, there’s a… more»

Split Window! 1950 Volkswagen Type I

When I was a teenager, VW Beetles were all the rage – I knew numerous people who owned them. One of my best friends had a pair of ’66s, a ’65, and a ’64 (he kept wrecking them, managing… more»

Factory A/C? 1969 Porsche 912

The Rodney Dangerfield of Porsches? Maybe not, the 912, like this 1969 example gets respect for its 911 styling and my experience tells me that they are a fun driving experience. Still, many will say, in spite of the… more»

Too Far Gone? 1961 Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 was built from 1948 through 1965 and is considered an iconic ride nowadays. Light in weight, it was a nimble-handling sports car available in coupe and convertible body styles. More than 76,000 of them were built… more»

Funky 1967 BMW 2000CS Coupe Catches the Eye

This car just looks expensive. I don’t know if it’s because of its resemblance to the “Batmobile” BMW’s like the early 1970s CSL 3.0 or because it’s just different enough from the popular BMW 2002 series to be exotic…. more»

Open to Offers: 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

Some classic cars represent a collaborative effort by several companies, which is true of the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. It utilized the underpinnings and drivetrain of a Beetle with a body designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and assembled by coachbuilders Karmann…. more»

BF Exclusive: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55

When you think of a genuine AMG car, it’s easy to assume that any Mercedes-Benz product with the iconic badge will be out of your price range. Fortunately, this is a falsehood, as the company’s in-house tuning division has… more»

Sunroof Coupe: 1962 Porsche 356B Super

While we see a fair number of Porsche 356s come up for sale on an ongoing basis, the equipment levels and heritage make all the difference in the world when assessing desirability. This particular car is a 1962 Porsche… more»

Euro Spec Project: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3

“A man has to know his limitations.” These are the seller’s words when describing this European-market specification 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. He’s referring to the fact that while he has the Mercedes running and driving under its own power,… more»

Rollover Victim: 1960 Porsche 356

Oof. Pour out a glass for the former owner of this pretty 1960 Porsche 356, who apparently had a very bad day that ended in a roll-over. At first, seeing the car’s location in Florida prompted me to speculate… more»

Forest Find: 1954 Volkswagen “Coca-Cola” Transporter

Anyone who has undertaken a restoration project knows that the slope is quite slippery once you start digging in. Even a somewhat optimistic personality can quickly turn sour when you realize that the rust went deeper than expected, or… more»

Locked In The Shed: 1994 BMW 840i Barn Find

The prospect of a project can either excite or beleaguer you. I know personally after having sold a few non-runners this year that I am about done with taking on major restorations (by my standards, at least). The seller… more»

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