Accounts of people who saw the American buffalo at its height as a species scarcely could come up with the words to describe the sheer numbers of the beasts. Herds would be wider and longer than observers could see. … more»
German Classic Cars
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Final Year Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen adopted a “steady as she goes” approach with the styling evolution of the Beetle. This philosophy helped the “Herbie” to become the most recognizable vehicle in automotive history. This 1957 Beetle is a case in point, as it… more»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
4-Speed Swap: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
Oftentimes, we look at certain collector or enthusiast cars and say, “If only it came with a stick.” While I have no grand aversion to automatics, there is a general feeling that a manual will be less costly to… more»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find: 1968 Porsche 912
Just when we’re ready to yet again proclaim there are no good barn finds left, another incredible discovery surfaces on craigslist. In this instance, it’s a long-time owned 1968 Porsche 912 that supposedly has 30,000 original miles and has… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Bi-Turbo Beauty: 1990 BMW Alpina B10
Over the years, I’ve let it be known that I’m a fairly enthusiastic vintage BMW fan. This interest has waned a bit as the company continues to move in a direction that is thoroughly opposite of enthusiast interests, along… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Oval Window Rarity: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle is a desirable oval window example that remains surprisingly solid despite years of being off the road. The oval window Beetles are among the earliest cars found in the U.S. with the split rear windows… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
21K Miles: 1970 Porsche 914
After literally decades of being mostly unloved and in the basement, value-wise, the Porsche 914 is finally coming on strong. Maybe too strong for those of us who missed the rock bottom pricing of a few years ago. The… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1980 El Mercedes-Benz Camino 300D?
Today, I’ve got another outrageous Mercedes mash-up for you. Yesterday it was this 1966 230 S drop-top and today it’s a 1980 300 D with a heavy El Camino flavor. What is it with these modified Mercedes? Must be… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
LA Parking Garage Find: Testarossa, Viper, and BMW 850 for $140K!
Here’s one of the more unusual craigslist postings we’ve seen: a collection of exotic cars offered for a flat price of $140,000 by a seller who admits he hasn’t had a steady job in five years and now needs… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
4-Door Convertible? 1966 Mercedes 230 S
Well, there’s a lot going on here. Besides the very non-Mercedes-Benz color selection, this 1966 230 S has some rather notable facets. The seller admits this one’s a project but claims that it ” will take little to complete“…. more»
Jul 10, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Sleeping beauty? 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
For what I consider to be an iconic 1950s Mercedes roadster, the seller is pretty mum on details. No real provenance is given and a four-sentence write-up is a bit of a laugh considering the listing on eBay has… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Cheap 1976 Porsche 911S???
Did you like playing with Erector sets when you were a kid? If so, you’ll love putting this U.S.-spec 1976 Porsche 911S back together. It’s offered here on eBay in a state of disassembly in Conowingo, Maryland, with approximately… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Are You a Real Dead Head? Prove it: 1967 VW Vanagon
You Barn Finders were very kind when I wrote up my last VW camper. And very expert, as when someone pointed out that the tip-out roof was very likely not original. So when I saw this 1967 Bus/Vanagon, I… more»
Jul 6, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Super Bugger Camper: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
When it comes to mini campers, a clean Toyota Sunrader or any brand of Chinook camper is definitely becoming more sought-after. These compact homes on wheels make perfect sense for someone who wants to hit the open road but… more»
Jul 6, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Freshly Restored: 1954 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window
The Volkswagen Beetle was developed as the people’s car, designed to offer the average German affordable family transport. When serious production finally commenced, it cemented its place in the pages of automotive history. Our feature car is a desirable… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Matching Numbers: 1960 Porsche 356B S Coupe
Unrestored, matching number Porsche 356s have been hard to find for quite a while now. The owner of this 1960 356 S unfortunately is having to sell it due to a medical condition–I’m sure that’s the only reason!… more»
