Is it a car? Is it a boat? Is it something in between? Well, you’re right on all counts, basically, if you decide that you can’t live without this unusual creation that involves taking a perfectly happy Hydrodyne boat… more»
German Classic Cars
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
A Little Thing: 1973 VW Thing Shorty
If somebody pointed at this unusual-looking two-seater and said, “What is THAT Thing,?” well, they’d be halfway right. It’s a 1973 Volkswagen Thing that’s had a major “midsection reduction” and is now officially a Shorty. Just when you thought… more»
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Wants New Home: 1970 Volkswagen Single Cab
While the Volkswagen is known in collector circles as one of the simplest vehicles ever made, the language used by VW enthusiasts to describe the myriad iterations of VW is complicated. Type 1 generally refers to the Beetle, Ghia,… more»
Sep 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Quonset Hut Find: Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
I love cars hidden in quonset huts. The cozy confines, the durable structure, the hidden nature of it all – a rural property with one of these situated on it is on my list of top ten things to… more»
40K Mile 964: 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo
I’ve spent a fair amount of time watching the 964 market for the venerable Porsche 911, and if one thing is clear, it’s that this is a model that is currently on a tear. There are a few factors… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pre-Smog R107: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
It’s easy to take the classic Mercedes-Benz R107 for granted. After all, they made a ton of them, and you don’t have to look too hard to find one for sale pretty much anywhere. Even zip codes that aren’t… more»
Sep 12, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Hard To Find: 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco
Here’s one you hardly ever see anymore, a second-gen 1984 VW Scirocco. Actually, a Scirocco of any year or gen is a seldom seen item anymore so it was a treat to find this very clean example. Located in… more»
Sep 11, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Estate Sale Find: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
This 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco is the desirable 16-valve spec model, which the seller is listing for sale on behalf of the longtime family owners. As he tells it, the car was bought ages ago by a deceased member of… more»
Sep 10, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
“My Red Scirocco Goes 155”: 1980 VW Scirocco
This one’s nostalgic for me. When I was in college, one guy, let’s just call him WB III, had a car that none of the rest of us knew anything about. It was a late-70s to early-80s Volkswagen Scirocco,… more»
Sep 10, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Package Deal: VW Beetle and Buggy Kits
I am honestly surprised there’s not more action on the listing yet, as the opening bid is a paltry $4,500 with no reserve for two dune buggies and a parts Beetle to pillage from. While unfinished buggy kits are… more»
Sep 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
Sep 9, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Vintage Racer Project: 1973 Porsche 911 Track Car
I can only imagine how gutting it is to get so far on a project and realize there’s still far too much work to be done – at least, more than you feel like dealing with. Track cars are… more»
Sep 9, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve Nice! 1966 Mercedes 230S
Mercedes 200 series sedans, like this 1966 230S turn up with some regularity here on Barn Finds and some appear to be good buys. Is that the case with this example? Well, it certainly shows well so let’s take… more»
Sep 7, 2022 • Auctions • 44 Comments
BF Auction: Ravenna Green 1973 Porsche 914
About five years ago, we set out on a quest to find a Porsche 914. We really wanted a 911, but prices were already skyrocketing. After reading about the 914, we realized they offered a lot of that Porsche… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old-School Cool: 1954 VW Beetle
I don’t know much about Beetles, so don’t expect crack expert analysis on every square centimeter of this 1954 VW Beetle, available on eBay with three days to go and the bid at $11,300. But I do know originality… more»
Sep 4, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Bug: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
It is always fascinating when an enthusiast’s entire classic collection hits the market because it often provides insight into their tastes and preferences. This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is one such car, and when you examine it in the context… more»
