The VW Thing or Type 181 was originally developed in the 1960s for use by the West German military, but also found its way into civilian consumption in the 1970s. Dubbed the “Thing” for the U.S. market, about 25,000… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1960 Volkswagen Type I
I’m usually on the fence regarding the coverage of a Volkswagen Type I (Beetle). There’s not much more that can be said about the iconic German compact that hasn’t already been said. Regardless, this 1960 example from Monroeville, New… more»
Garage Find: 1979 BMW 320i
Before the 3-Series became BMW’s best-known sport sedan, the E21 helped establish the formula. Compact proportions, rear-wheel drive, tidy styling, and a manual transmission made the early 320i an engaging alternative to the larger, softer cars of the era…. more»
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Patina Project: 1962 Porsche 356B
The Porsche 356 market is in an interesting place at the moment. Put simply, project prices have cooled significantly, and it seems like now is a good time to grab a worthwhile candidate for restoration if you’ve been sitting… more»
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Turbo Survivor: 1987 Mercury Merkur XR4Ti
It’s a sad tale that the Merkur wasn’t the success story Ford had hoped for, and it’s certainly not for lack of high-performance capability. The fact that it was pushed through Mercury could have been a contributing factor, since… more»
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Widebody Sacrifice: 1967 Porsche 911
While we all want to believe that every sports or muscle car gets another chance to live when it’s found in a wrecking yard, that’s not always the case. Still, we’re grateful that sellers like this one effectively saved… more»
Sorted Driver: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle is a true icon that puts smiles on faces wherever it goes, and this 1969 example looks like the kind of cheerful driver that helped make the model famous. Finished in cream over a black interior,… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1967 Porsche 912
Although Porsche developed its reputation founded on producing high-performance sports cars commanding premium prices, it has released more affordable models to increase sales volumes and profits. The 912 was one such vehicle, and this 1967 example appears to be… more»
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Pizza Delivery Wagon: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Is there a better color for a Mercedes diesel wagon than orange? No, no there isn’t. But, there’s probably not a better color for any vehicle. This one was painted orange by a previous owner to use as a… more»
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Needs a Rebuild: 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo
After several years of being a Porsche evangelist (after several years of not being one), I have settled into a pleasant middle ground where I can appreciate them for their charm while also acknowledging the infatuation with them is… more»
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Mid-Engine Driver: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Collaborative efforts are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world. Sometimes these can be between a car company and an external supplier. However, given their close ties, it is unsurprising that Volkswagen and Porsche worked closely on the… more»
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Mini RV Conversion: Rare 1973 VW Super Bugger
When a Barn Finds staff writer opens the “View Tips and Assignments” list, you never know what’s waiting for you. There’s usually one surprise, oddball, or head shaker for sale with a story behind it. I had to claim… more»
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Parts Car Available: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
One challenge with project builds can be locating replacements for components that are missing or have reached the end of their serviceable life. It appears there are no such problems with this 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco. The seller indicates that… more»
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Beautiful Bug! 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle (officially the Type 1) was the “People’s Car”, conceived during Adolf Hitler’s rule in 1938. Mass production didn’t begin until after WW2, and these cars were built somewhere as recently as 2003. Changes were minimal from… more»
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Too Good To Be True? 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa
Air-cooled Porsche prices have reached the point where any affordable 911 immediately gets our attention. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa with a manual transmission, a 3.0-liter flat-six, and… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Porsche 924
Hiding in this garage is what could potentially be the cheapest Porsches we have seen at Barn Finds. Admittedly, the 1977 Porsche 924 isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but when a seller lists one with No Reserve, it deserves… more»
