German Classic Cars

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BF Auction: 1987 Porsche 924 S

If you’re interested in joining the largest car club in the world, this might be your most affordable way in. The Porsche Car Club of America puts on a lot of fun events all over the country and most… more»

Original Paint: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250

On its own, a W114 Mercedes-Benz sedan isn’t that remarkable. But like any car, when you find one that remains highly original and undisturbed, it becomes immensely appealing. This 1969 Mercedes 250 sedan has under 50,000 original miles and… more»

German Import: 1974 Opel Manta A

In the 1960s and 1970s. if you strolled into your neighborhood Buick dealership, you’d likely find one of several imported Opel’s sitting alongside an Electra 225 or Riviera. Opel was owned by General Motors and since Buick didn’t have… more»

A Poor Selling Jellybean: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti

While BMW has had a presence in the United States for decades, the 1980s was when the brand really became a force to be reckoned with.  With models like the 318 selling like hotcakes, BMW tapped into the young… more»

30 Years Owned: 1988 BMW M5

The BMW E28 M5 is one of those collector cars that has no doubt gotten more expensive to buy, but it’s still relatively in reach if you’ve got the means to devote $40,000 – $50,000 to a hobby car…. more»

Stalled Project: 1958 Lloyd Alexander TS Micro Car

German automaker Lloyd Engine Works was originally a manufacturer of luxury cars in its early days, with roots dating all the way back to 1908, but the company was folded into the Borgward Group in 1929, with the Lloyd… more»

Rare Widebody: 1985 Porsche 911 M491

The turbocharged Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars ever built. It was known for its incredible performance, twitchy handling, and muscular looks, among other notable features. However, the “look” is often the cause for many… more»

Micro Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300

I’ve always believed that classic British sports cars make an ideal first restoration project for enthusiasts due to their engineering and construction simplicity. Sitting right on their tails are post-war European microcars because they offer those same features in… more»

Corvette-Inspired: 1972 Opel GT

The German auto builder, Opel Automobile GmbH, was owned by General Motors from 1929-2017. During the 1960s and 1970s, it was Buick’s source for compact and sub-compact cars for sale in the U.S. One of those was the Opel… more»

Rare Bumblebee: 1974 Porsche 914 Can Am Limited Edition

The rising tide that has lifted vintage Porsche prices into the stratosphere has had a large effect on the Porsche 914 market.  These once maligned little sports cars are now fetching real money for good examples.  That is, if… more»

Original Paint: 64k Mile 1974 Volkswagen Thing

Lately, I’ve seen an uptick in interest in the weird and wonderful VW Thing. This is purely subjective, but I’ve spotted more in the flesh in the past two years than I can recall any time prior. In fact,… more»

LSD Equipped: 55k Mile 1979 Porsche 911SC

This 1979 Porsche 911 SC is described as a numbers-matching survivor that has lived in Arizona all its life and today has just 55K original miles on the clock. This is about as good as it gets for me… more»

Stunning Tribute: 1976 Sbarro BMW 328

Here’s one you don’t see every day: a replica of BMW’s stunning (and exceedingly expensive) 328 roadster. This one was built in small batches by Sbarro, a Swiss company that turned them out in the 1970s, typically with a… more»

Rare Turbo Kit: Callaway Turbo BMW 320i

This listing for a pair of E21-chassis BMW 3-Series is a tantalizing opportunity for anyone who is a fan of the unloved member of BMW’s sports sedan family. Slotting between the iconic 2002 and the 80s hero E30, the… more»

Build Your Own Halo Car: 1988 BMW M3 + Parts Stash

When attempting a new project, it’s important to make sure you have access to all the parts needed to put said vehicle back together. Whether it’s due to parts becoming obsolete or parts cars becoming a thing of the… more»

Personal Touches Added! 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Type 1, better known as the Beetle or Bug due to its shape, is one of the most produced cars ever. More than 21 million copies saw the light of day between the 1940s and near the… more»

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