Among the cars I kick myself for not simply buying and squirrelling away is the Porsche 912. The signs were all there – long-hood 911s were going through the roof for many years while the 912 sat idly by,… more»
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Desirable 6-Speed: 1993 Porsche 968
Call it how you see it: the Porsche 968 is either over-priced or a smoking bargain that’s sure to increase in value. There’s good arguments on both sides of the coin, with the rear-wheel drive, front-engined 968 ultimately being… more»
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Micro-Car Project: 1960 NSU Prinz Sedan
A handful of companies were founded as sewing machine makers – Singer, Opel, Peugeot, White Motors. NSU was a variation on the same theme; its predecessor, Mechanische Werkstätte zur Herstellung von Strickmaschinen, made knitting machines. In 1905 – after… more»
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Rare M491 Look: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
If there’s one certainty in the Porsche world, it’s that the 911 Turbo models are destined to always be the most desirable. In a trend that’s more predictable than any index fund out there, the turbocharged 911 models have… more»
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Diesel-Powered Mini Bus: 1975 Mercedes-Benz O 309 D
We’ve featured numerous fine automobiles from Mercedes-Benz on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t recall coming across many wearing the O 309 D badge. This moniker signifies a bus, one small enough to be driven with ease, yet providing… more»
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Colorado Orange: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii
There comes a point in our lives when we decide time is at a premium and you become very selective about how that time is used. When it comes to project cars, the idea of restoring a vehicle and… more»
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Rust Free Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon
The allure of a vehicle that combines the utility of a van with the convenience of your family room is still a tantalizing combination for many of us. If you’re a “van person”, you undoubtedly understand things that others… more»
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Shooting Brake Conversion: 1985 Porsche 944
In general, the European car universe has plenty of quirks not readily appreciated or understood by other legions of automotive enthusiasts. One of those key areas is the love for a shooting brake, otherwise known as a wagon. Americans… more»
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Perfect Spec? 1976 Porsche 914 2.0
The Porsche 914 is one of those cars that we see in project form quite often, but rarely in well-preserved, survivor condition. In fact, right now, there’s a listing on Facebook Marketplace for a property in Washington State loaded… more»
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Born in Brazil: 1984 Puma GTC
Trade protectionism is all the rage these days, with tariffs and trade rules galore. But this Puma from Brazil is a testament to the fact that import controls have existed for decades. Furthermore, the Puma wouldn’t exist without trade… more»
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Sport Sedan Project: 1988 BMW 535is
Selling a project when it’s halfway through a major refurbishment is always risky, as it could seriously impact the asking price that likely reflects the work that’s already been done. In the case of this 1988 BMW 535is, one… more»
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Unfinished Restoration: 1971 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s unusual these days to see a long-hood Porsche 911 project show up in unfinished condition once the restoration has begun. I say this because the pay-off for a proper restoration on a car like this usually justifies the… more»
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Dusty Time Capsule: 1982 Bradley GT Project
Kit cars have always been a fascinating corner of the automotive hobby, and the Bradley GT is one of the better-known names from the era when “build-it-yourself” sports cars had their moment in the sun. This 1982 example, spotted… more»
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One Repaint: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof Sedan
The decade of the Swinging Sixties was coming to an end in 1969, but what a decade it had been for the Volkswagen Beetle. In addition to becoming a popular cultural icon, sales in the U.S. had grown steadily… more»
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Turbo Slantnose Conversion: 1977 Porsche 911
When a car is no longer original but is actually infinitely better than the vehicle it once was, should the value increase accordingly? That’s the question in front of us with this wild 1977 Porsche 911. While it may… more»
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California Survivor: 1975 Porsche 911
Some cars simply have a pleasing aesthetic, and that alone can compel buyers to bid. At least, that’s how I rationalize wanting vehicles I have no actual need to own, such as this 1975 Porsche 911 that the seller… more»
