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Early Patina: 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed

Porsche’s 912 has steadily gained recognition as one of the best-kept secrets in the marque’s history, offering the same timeless looks as the 911 but with a lighter, more balanced driving character. This 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe, listed here… more»

Needs TLC: 1959 Borgward Isabella Coupe

We’re looking at a Borgward Isabella coupe, a rare variant of the Isabella line. Prior to coming up with this attractive design, Borgward’s offerings were a scattered bunch, reflecting the company’s aggregation of multiple makes over the years, including… more»

No Reserve: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D California Edition

The Mercedes 300D is a good reminder that mileage figures are relative. An unrepaired Jaguar XKE with over 100k on the clock is rare. A 300D that’s traveled the same distance is barely broken in, and other than routine… more»

California Clean: 1983 BMW 633CSi

Now here’s one that I can really appreciate and have experienced, though it has been quite a few years. The car in question is a 1983 BMW 633 CSi that has, IMHO, just killer looks.  My late father-in-law was… more»

High-Mile Hero: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet 6-Speed

The Porsche 993 generation is celebrated as the last of the air-cooled 911s, combining classic lines with modern refinement. This 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, now offered here on eBay, represents a true driver’s car. With its 6-speed… more»

Poster Car Preserved: 1995 BMW M3 in Dakar Yellow

Few cars defined the spirit of 1990s performance like the E36-generation BMW M3. With its high-revving inline-six, impeccable balance, and understated styling, the M3 quickly established itself as one of the world’s best all-around driver’s cars. This 1995 BMW… more»

Low Miles, Two Owners! 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe

Unlike the 924, which began as a VW project and utilized a humble Audi engine, the 944’s roots were exotic. The car was designed around a race motor derived from the aluminum V8 Porsche designed for its 928. The… more»

Exceptional Condition: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle

It would be fair to expect an unrestored classic with over five decades of active service under its belt to look slightly frayed around the edges. However, this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle presents extremely well, suggesting that it has led… more»

Cheap M-Power: 1997 BMW M3

The 1997 BMW M3 would seem to offer an ideal blend of desirable attributes. With compact exterior dimensions, comfortable interior appointments, a high build quality, and exhilarating performance, it appears to tick every box an enthusiast would want. However,… more»

Senna’s Daily Driver: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth

As with almost any sport, the question of who is (or was) the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time will always ignite debate. If raw statistics are the determining factor, it is hard to look beyond Lewis Hamilton… more»

Numbers Matching Barn Find: 1955 Porsche Pre-A Speedster

Every now and again, we miss a truly great barn find. It happens; we’re human. But when a car is special enough, we feel inclined to share it, even if you missed the chance to bid on it. We… more»

Black on Red: 1965 Porsche 356C

The Porsche 356 isn’t coming down in price; the baseline is set. While there has definitely more stability in this marketplace after the surge in values a few years ago, it seems that a decent project car (one with… more»

Originally Oak Green: 1976 Porsche 930

“Spin” is an interesting tactic when it comes to selling cars. You can tell a good story because there is one – i.e., the old man and his sports car that he’s owned since new and drove all over… more»

Restore or Drive? 1970 BMW 2800CS

This 1970 BMW 2800CS gives me hope. Yes,  hope because it shows a car can still be desirable even if it hasn’t been completely restored. I’ll get into why this is personal in a moment, but for now, this… more»

Ran Out of Time: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado

Getting a project across the proverbial finish line is a milestone for any vehicle enthusiast. However, even when critical achievements are met, you can still encounter burnout and throw in the towel. This 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is one of… more»

One Family, Two Continents: 1967 Goggomobil TS250

At Barn Finds, we’re no strangers to classics that have remained part of the same family since Day One. However, when the vehicle in question is quirky and its history spans two continents and almost six decades, it is… more»

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