When the 914 arrived in showrooms, Porsche fans were not impressed, but the rest of the car-buying public proved eager to put the new sports car into garages all over the country. In fact, the 914 substantially outsold the… more»
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5-Speed W124: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Even if you’re not someone who typically drives European cars, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the Mercedes-Benz 300E, otherwise known as the W124. These cars helped establish Mercedes-Benz as a household name in the United States in the… more»
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Owned Since ’73: 1960 Porsche 356B Super
It’s somewhat hard to believe in 2026 that listings like this still appear on occasion. This desirable 1960 Porsche 356 B Super cabriolet looks like it has been sitting around, collecting dust; certainly not neglected but also not seeing… more»
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High Mileage Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
A replacement for the VW Beetle was on the horizon as early as the mid-1950s. Numerous prototypes were built, though none ever matriculated beyond internally assigned numbers like EA47 or EA97. Each was deemed to fall short of the… more»
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Early Air-Cooled Opportunity: 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe Project
Early Porsche 911s continue to sit near the top of many enthusiasts’ wish lists, and this 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe offers a compelling entry point into that coveted space. Listed here on eBay and identified by VIN 25958, this… more»
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Zero Hour Ready: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 1013
Here in the eastern United States, we’re getting ready for a major winter storm. Or, we’re supposed to be; the forecast is rapidly evolving, as it usually does, but it will almost guarantee that our world here in the… more»
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Drove Into the Garage: 1967 Porsche 912
There are days when I still am somewhat shocked I became someone who pines for old Porsches. After all, there were years when I didn’t understand the obsession so many seemed to have with these mildly reworked Volkswagens, especially… more»
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Herbie The Love Bug? 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
My neighbor owns a Herbie the Love Bug. When my niece and nephew came out West as kids, I had him drive Herbie over to my house. Their eyes were as big as saucers. How were they to know… more»
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Custom Shorty Bus: 1972 Volkswagen Type 2
Chopping some mass from an automobile isn’t a new phenomenon in the world of custom vehicles, and we’ve featured several over the years here at Barn Finds that owners have removed a few feet from, with results ranging from… more»
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Inherited Project: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The concept of inheriting a potentially collectible project car is one most of us here would relish. However, not everyone wants an old car, which can seem more like a nuisance than an opportunity. The seller of this 1978… more»
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Race of Champions Tribute: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth
One of my favorite aspects of being the owner of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is the connection to Ayrton Senna. Senna, among other legendary drivers, participated in a one-off event dubbed the “Race of Champions” that featured… more»
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Polish Import! 1992 BMW 316i Tourer
I’ve always appreciated station wagons, or tourers, as this 1992 BMW 316i is designated. That’s probably because, like many of my generation, I spent so much time, in my youth, trundling around in one. I even learned how to… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
The automotive world rode a retro wave in the 1990s, and Volkswagen was happy to come along for the ride. It released the New Beetle as a tribute to its global icon, and although it didn’t enjoy the enormous… more»
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Bet It Still Runs: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180
There are some vehicles that, no matter how awful, you just want to see them live to see another day. This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180 is hardly collector’s piece, but you have to love seeing a car like this that… more»
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Climb Every Mountain: 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M
It is often said that when embarking on any off-road adventure, getting there is half the fun. This 1971 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 710M will not only provide an engaging motoring experience but also take its occupants to locations beyond those… more»
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Pop-up Porsche! Camper-converted Porsche 924
Nothing beats an open-air breakfast after spending a night in your camper-converted Porsche. Uh, what? That’s right, perhaps born from pure proximity and liters of Hofbräu Dunkel, this (unknown year) Porsche 924 wears a folding rooftop tent. Its hatchback… more»
