1983 was the first year that Audi was able to meet the tight emissions standards in all fifty US states for its diesel engine but, sadly, it only came with an automatic transmission here. The seller has this solid… more»
German Classic Cars
Soft Window Targa Project: 1968 Porsche 912
While every air-cooled Porsche is essentially an enthusiast car, we have to remember that many of them were purchased by people who just wanted the most expensive car they could buy – just like today. But when you find… more»
993 Turbo S Conversion: 1992 Porsche 911
This may look like a desirable 993-chassis Porsche 911, but it’s actually a fairly extensive re-creation using a 1992 964 as the basis for the re-skin. This was all the rage back in the 70s and 80s when 911s… more»
Apr 21, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rolling Shell Project: 1989 BMW M3
The world of modern collector cars shows no sign of slowing down, as hulks like this classic 1989 BMW M3 go to show. This one is sitting on eBay with bids over $12,000 already with the reserve unmet. There… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Early Model Project: 1966 Porsche 911
When it comes to early “long hood” Porsche 911s, pretty much all of them have become desirable specimens by now. Rust or no rust, they’re going to fetch far too much money because the train has left the proverbial… more»
Apr 16, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Clean MK1: 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco
This handsome 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco is a compelling alternative to an MK1 VW GTI if you’re inclined to the German breed of hot hatches. The Scirocco in general is an emerging favorite from the 1980s with the later 16… more»
Apr 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
912 Powered 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe
The 356 C was near the end of the road in the series of the Porsche 356 lineup. The 356 C replaced the 356 B for the 1964 model year, with the last one being produced in May of… more»
Apr 15, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sitting for 40 Years: 1969 Porsche 912 Coupe
Probably for as long as there have been cars, kids bitten by the automotive bug have tacked up pictures of their favorite machines on walls, sketched them in math notebooks, and carefully studied the sculpted lines of the hottest… more»
Apr 14, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare Golf Yellow: 1972 BMW 2002
Here’s a car with an interesting history, and finished in a very non-typical color, at least not typical for buttoned-down BMW. This 1972 BMW 2002 has been bought and sold more than once by its current owner but is… more»
Apr 14, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
8,000 Mile Survivor: 1981 Porsche 924 Turbo
We all recognize by now that the Porsche 924 will likely always be an affordable choice if you’re looking to own something with the Porsche crest on the hood. But one constant in an ever-shifting collector car landscape is… more»
Apr 13, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Wagon: 1971 Volkswagen Squareback
In general, air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts tend to land on Beetles, Buses, and Karmann Ghias as their preferred models to collect. The Squareback is less often seen as a car worth owning, even though it’s arguably just as cool as… more»
Apr 12, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Numbers Matching Super: 1956 Porsche 356A
This 1956 Porsche 356A may have plenty of cosmetic faults, but the pedigree factor is through the roof. It’s a real-deal “Super” model with a numbers-matching 1600 engine. The car has a great story, having been purchased new in… more»
Apr 7, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage Find Long Hood: 1968 Porsche 911S
Some cars practically sell themselves just based on the presence they exude. The stance, the patina, the period-correct upgrades – it can make you forgive many other sins if the car you’re looking at has some mixture of these… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Longer Cheap: 1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
This 1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet used to be one of the cheapest air-cooled models you could buy. The 964 chassis was frowned upon, with the early models having numerous teething issues that made them the black sheep of the… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Brazil Bus: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
The market for air-cooled VW wagons has been pretty hot for some time. We’ve all seen the absolutely crazy prices paid for a clean survivor or restored example; the more windows it has, the more the price tag increases…. more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Microcar Project: 1958 Goggomobil TS400
The Goggomobil was a series of microcars built by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria. These cars and trucks were powered by air-cooled, 2-stroke, 2-cylinder engines that came in 250, 300, and 400-cc displacements, usually installed behind the rear wheels…. more»
