These days, buying a Porsche is not an affordable exercise. Whether you buy a total heap of a project or focus on one of the less desirable entries, there’s not much to choose from unless you happen to stumble… more»
German Classic Cars
Mar 31, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Brazilian Survivor: 1987 Volkswagen Fox
The VW Fox was a variant of the Gol that was manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil. It was sold in North America between 1987-93. It was an entry-level subcompact that offered practicality and economy over frills. Its success in… more»
Mar 31, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A/C Equipped: 1962 Porsche 356
The auction ends tomorrow for this 1962 Porsche 356 equipped with period-correct aftermarket air conditioning. This is an interesting car as it’s also a European-market example, which had some subtle differences from its U.S.-spec siblings. Despite being every part… more»
Mar 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Never Seen One: Porsche GT1 Replica
We all know that buying a Porsche factory race car is an opportunity limited to those who have bank accounts that hang out with guys like Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos. Sad but true. But as the world keeps… more»
Mar 22, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
52K Mile Survivor: 1975 Opel Manta
If I were to mention that we’re going to show a rear-wheel-drive German coupe from the mid-1970s, what’s the first thing that would come to your mind? Other than, “Why didn’t I buy a BMW 2002 when they were… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Barn Rescue Benz: 1949 Mercedes 170S
The first time that I spied a Mercedes 170S was many, many years ago and it was in a setting pretty similar to this example’s as-found condition. It was a 1951 model but similar overall. It immediately reminded me… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Split Window Camper: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
This 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 is a desirable split-window model that has been retrofitted inside along the same lines of a Westfalia, with storage cubbies and lounge spaces inside the cabin. The VW isn’t a true camper van as… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Slant Nose Project: 1976 Porsche 912
When it comes to Porsches, it can seem like the market’s appetite is purely for the thoroughbreds, the near-perfect cars that cost well into the six-figured to own. Or, for the same price, you can get a custom-built 911… more»
Mar 19, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Garage Shed Find: 1998 Porsche Boxster
Modern-day barn finds are a thing, but they’re not usually in an actual antique barn. Garages are a common location, but so are rather crude arrangements like this 1998 Porsche Boxster is residing in, as it looks like one… more»
Mar 19, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1967 Volkswagen Bus 21-window Conversion
This 1967 Volkswagen Bus is a little bit of a mystery. The seller says it was born in Germany as a 13-window bus, but as you can see, there have been eight more windows added on the roof making… more»
Mar 19, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Not A Bogart! 1960 Borgward Isabella
(It looks like the seller recognized the error in the listing name and has now changed it from “Bogart” to Borgward – JO) You know, when you’re trying to sell something, it helps if you know what in the… more»
Mar 17, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Four on the Floor: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
This is one of the cooler W108 Mercedes-Benz cars I’ve seen. It’s a desirable short-wheelbase example but that’s not the only thing that sets it apart: it has a four-speed manual gearbox on the floor, and the seller claims… more»
Mar 16, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Beautiful Unrestored 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Growing up a car geek in the ’60s and being totally in love with 2-seater Thunderbirds, I remember the first time I saw one of these 230SLs up close. I was about ten and was a bit awe-struck. It… more»
Mar 15, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve 1963 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet
We’ve written plenty of times before about the classic Porsche seller Unobtanium Inc., but it’s still amazing how many old and forgotten air-cooled Porsches he manages to sniff out. This auction is for what looks like a very sound… more»
Mar 14, 2022 • For Sale • 70 Comments
Backyard Treasure: 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster
During the 1950s, foreign manufacturers were beginning to infiltrate the American market with small, sporty cars, designed to look good as well as win races. After a Porsche 356 won its class at the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours,… more»
Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga Truck
Mexico’s love of the original Volkswagen Beetle led its being produced there until 2003! That nation also produced the EA489 Basistransporter seen here, under the Beetle-inspired name of Hormiga, Spanish for “ant.” This 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga in Tucson, Arizona… more»
