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»
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Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original Owner Example: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
While we may think we’re nearing the end of finding barn and garage find discoveries, the evidence seems to suggest we’ve not run out of such discoveries just yet. This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle is said to be incredibly original… more»
Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Found in a Warehouse! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Cracking open an old warehouse and finding vintage cars inside is the stuff most car guy dreams are made of, and this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is just such a discovery. With another Mercedes of a similar vintage parked nearby,… more»
Mar 9, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
Officially known as the Type 1, the VW Beetle is perhaps the most recognizable car in the world. That’s because more than 21 million of them were built between 1938-03. If you were alive in the 1960s and 1970s,… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find
According to the ad, this 1970 VW Karmann Ghia has been sitting in a Sunnyvale, California barn since the 1990s. “The owner left it at his folk’s place tucked away in a shop and went on with his life… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Instructions Not Included: 1996 Mercedes G-Wagon
Uh-oh! Even the mighty and exalted get the bums rush barn treatment sometimes. This 1996 (it’s not an ’80 as the listing initially suggests and the VIN checks out) Mercedes-Benz G320 has gotten the banishment treatment but there’s a… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1957 Mercedes 190SL Garage Find
For sale in Abilene, Texas as a Barn Finds Exclusive is this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a very much in-demand sports car that has soared in value to as much as $200,000. That, of course, is for a fully restored… more»
Mar 3, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Sunroof Option: 1975 BMW 2002
When compiling a list of potential classic cars to park in your garage, the number of contenders could be enough to fill a small (or large) book. If your focus leans towards European classics, vehicles like this 1975 BMW… more»
Mar 2, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Fixer-Upper! 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Claimed to have only 49K original miles and needing some TLC, this 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a for-real barn find and not just another old car slapped with that moniker. It appears to be in OK shape so… more»
Mar 2, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Only 1,714 Miles! 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Between 1938-03, more than 21 million VW Type 1s (or Beetles) were built, making it one of the most commonly seen automobiles on the planet. These cars were literally everywhere in the 1960s and 1970s because they were so… more»
Mar 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Hay Barn Find! 1972 Mercedes 250C
This! Coming out of a hay barn or not, this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C has beautiful lines – it’s an attention-getter! Known internally as a W114, this coupe is one of only 8K copies built over a five-year span. It’s… more»
Mar 1, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare AWD Turbo: 1985 Audi Ur-Quattro
Iconic is one of those terms like patina, it tends to be overused at times but it really applies with this iconic 1985 Audi Ur-Quattro. Gaining legendary status on the rally circuit, these all-wheel-drive cars were quite a sight… more»
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Barn Find
The Isetta was an Italian-designed, egg-shaped microcar that was built under license in several countries. BMW’s version became the world’s first mass-production car to achieve 78 mph in fuel consumption (take that, 2022 hybrids!). This 1957 BMW Isetta is… more»
Feb 26, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Engine Rebuild: 1966 Porsche 912
While not a Porsche-o-file, I definitely appreciate the engineering excellence and understated elegance that Porsche has incorporated into their cars since their beginning. I have had experience driving a Cayman and GT3 for a few laps on a controlled,… more»
Feb 26, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Acapulco Project: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
This rare Acapulco Edition Volkswagen Thing is one of just 400 examples made by Volkswagen of Mexico. The blue-and-white color scheme and matching interior is perhaps one the more distinctive models ever made, but also a totally acceptable look… more»
Feb 25, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Found on the Farm: UK Classic Car Collection
YouTube explorers are increasingly focused on finding fields and barns full of old cars, which is great for the rest of us who can’t spend our waking hours peering into overgrown backyards. Now, sometimes, these “finds” are over-hyped as… more»
