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No Reserve Project: 1974 Porsche 911S

Claimed to be a genuine 911S, G Series, this 1974 Porsche 911 is a project car. It last ran in 2015 when the engine was removed though it has since been reinstalled. Unfortunately, it’s only partially assembled and will… more»

X51 Package 993: 1997 Porsche 911 C2S

There’s little doubt these days that the 993-chassis Porsche 911 is among the most collectible air-cooled models out there. This generation represented peak 911, with what many feel is the best mixture of performance, comfort, and of course, rarity,… more»

Affordable Kit Car! Fiberfab Aztec GT

Going back in time to the sixties, seventies, and even beyond, Kit Cars made quite a splash in the auto hobby, especially among budget-minded enthusiasts.  It seems like another lifetime when you could find a pretty decent VW Bug… more»

Living Barn Find! 1956 Opel Olympia Caravan

The Opel Olympia was a German compact car built across several iterations from 1935-70, with gaps along the way, such as during World War II. Most of these cars have faded away due to being worn out, but there… more»

Chevrolet V8 Power! 1972 Opel GT

The GT was a 2-seat sports car built by GM-owned Opel in Germany. With styling that some say was inspired by the C3 Chevy Corvette, the GT was produced between 1968-73 and sold by your neighborhood Buick dealer. This… more»

Pagoda In The Garage! 1967 Mercedes 250 SL

I have never heard of the term “Pagoda” used to describe a Mercedes SL model but then there are a lot of things that I have never heard of. Regardless, here’s a beautiful 1967 Mercedes SL 250 Pagoda. It… more»

Rare Van! 1957 DKW Schnellaster

A long time ago, but not very far away, I helped a friend of mine haul home a 1972 Volkswagen Bus that was actually given to him– we just had to get it off the property. This might be… more»

1979 Volkswagen Scirocco S Survivor

I wonder if this is a case of the seller “under-selling” a car, as, despite the high mileage reading of almost 300,000, this 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco S is in surprisingly nice condition. It certainly helps that it has benefitted… more»

Air Cooled Engine In The Back: 1964 BMW 700

When I first spied this 1964 BMW 700, I thought I was staring at the front of a late ’60s Volkswagen Type III. Where are the famous BMW kidneys? Not needed in this case – more on that later…. more»

Robert Redford’s Racer: 1968 Porsche 904

The Porsche 904 is one of the most iconic of the company’s factory racers, known the world over for its on-track successes. Porsche does a better job than most of making its competition vehicles available for privateer purchase and… more»

Restoration Shop Horror Story! 1968 Porsche 911

Reading this listing for a 1968 Porsche 911 did not do my blood pressure any good. According to the seller, he drove – yes, drove – his long-hood 911 to a restoration shop for a full concourse job. Lock,… more»

Rare Barn Find: 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster

We often forget given how much of the spotlight is devoted to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and Roadster that there were other high-end models in the company’s lineup that are just as exclusive and sought-after today. That includes rare… more»

VW-based Kit Car Project! 1957 Porsche 356A

Have you ever wanted a vintage Porsche 356 but never had the funds to pull it off? You could consult with a kit manufacturing out of California and build a kit car that comes with Volkswagen power. Or you… more»

Rally Pack Targa: 1972 Porsche 911

These days, we’ve seen no shortage of special Porsche 911s come up for grabs. However, this has to be one of the most desirable air-cooled cars I can recall seeing anytime recently, and I’d even go so far as… more»

48K Original Miles: 1984 Porsche 944

The Porsche 944 is a known quantity by now, but the early cars are generally found in tired, beater condition. The later models, especially in Turbo form, are coveted and cared for, so that’s why this low mileage specimen… more»

Secret Garden Find: Porsche 912, Lancia Integrale and More!

It’s hard to believe there are still classic cars out there waiting to be discovered, but as we find out time and again, there’s still plenty of vintage tin hiding in barns and fields waiting to be discovered. In… more»

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