The Porsche 356 is a sought-after sports car, and likely will be for as long as there are buyers who wish to put one in their garage. Finding one for reasonable money these days is near impossible, especially if… more»
German Classic Cars
Feb 25, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Junk or Gem? Donated 1992 BMW M5
As some of you likely know by now, I really enjoy seeing what turns up at the charitable donation lots. It’s pretty remarkable what people give away in exchange for a modest tax break, and you have to wonder… more»
Feb 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Desirable 5-Speed: 1973 BMW Bavaria
When it comes to vintage BMWs, we tend to become mildly fixated on the classic 2002 and the always-valuable E9 3.0 coupes. The sedans get far less love and attention, and it’s a shame because they are equally great… more»
Feb 19, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bus Garage Sale! Volkswagen Buses and Squareback
Sometimes, one craigslist ad can address all of your yearnings in one shot. If you’ve been hunting for a Volkswagen Bus and haven’t been able to settle on a single generation, you may want to get in touch with… more»
Feb 18, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Fangio’s Favorite: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
In previous articles here at Barn Finds, I have raised questions designed to spark spirited debate. These have generally revolved around determining the first or best muscle car of all time, but I have so far steered clear of… more»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Buick Nailhead-Powered 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Holy hot rods, Batman! Despite the brutal approach of putting a Beetle body and a big V8 on what looks like a 1930s-style frame, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle in Huntington Beach, California looks… wicked awesome. The unique custom comes… more»
Feb 15, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
21-Window Rag Top: 1967 VW Microbus Deluxe
One of the harder decisions to make is when you have a desirable specimen of a vehicle in project form and you know it’s not going to get the treatment it deserves in the short term. This 1967 Volkswagen… more»
Feb 14, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
German Built Samba: 1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus
This 1964 Volkswagen Bus is a desirable 21-window example that was apparently laid up until storage until not too long ago. The seller acquired the Bus and put it back together, adding some modifications like the blacked-out Fuchs wheels… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Kombi! 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D
OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time! And today, instead of the usual Aston Martin or Porsche, we have a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D estate or kombi (or station wagon as we usually call them). This very sharp-looking wagon is… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Turnkey Barn Find: 1972 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Old dune buggies convey a wide range of emotions. Sometimes, it’s a rebellious streak; other times, it’s just plain let your hair down fun. Still other times there’s a rat rod vibe that emits off of a buggy like… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Originally Yellow: 1973 Porsche 911 Targa Project
This 1973 Porsche 911 Targa captures perfectly what happens with cars in those intervening years they become just used up classics. Of course, there was a time when almost any Targa-topped 911 was considered disposable, especially after it had… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Forgotten Luxury: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
It’s amazing how little time it takes for a car that was once the most complicated, luxury-loaded model you can buy to become a moldy, forgotten shell of its former self. This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL was the best of… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1973 Porsche 911
Few vehicles are as instantly recognizable as a Porsche 911, due in part to the fact that the styling has remained remarkably similar since the model’s initial launch in 1964. Nearly sixty years later, the recipe remains the same:… more»
Feb 11, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
454-Powered 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
Though instantly recognizable as a VW Type 3, this wicked custom 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 in Deer Park, Texas features custom touches from front to back, not the least of which is the thumping Chevrolet 454 rat motor under… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Fire Sale: 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa
This 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa looks like a solid project with just some minor fire damage to attend to. I’m not sure fire damage can ever be considered minor, but in the case of the seller’s car, it… more»
Feb 8, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Pagoda Round Two: 1966 Mercedes 230 SL
While not quite as rare as last week’s 1967 Mercedes 250 SL “Pagoda”, today’s find, a year earlier 1966 230 SL, is a sharp-looking, non-garage dweller (and it’s a lot less expensive!). It’s not exactly perfect as this Benz… more»
