Shiny and highly original, this 1971 Mercury Capri in Augusta, New Jersey seeks a new owner here on eBay, where the four cylinder 2+2 has at least 13 bidders competing for ownership of the German-built pony car. The high… more»
German Classic Cars
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Airplane Hangar Find: 1979 BMW 733I
This 1979 BMW 733i is a survivor we don’t see all that often, wearing very pretty Bahama Beige paint and presenting very well with under 100,000 original miles. Known by its internal chassis code as an E23, the early… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Charitable Gift: 1973 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914 has been a sleeper on the collector car market for some time, often disparaged as a re-badged VW or otherwise not desirable because of its meager horsepower rating. That sentiment is changing a bit as other… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Mike Tyson’s Car! 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Celebrity cars are an interesting subset of the collector car hobby. Some people truly are compelled to pony up the cash in order to own a car or truck once driven by a TV personality or a sports legend…. more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Desert Find: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S
The Mercedes-Benz W180 chassis was the basis for the W180, 220A, and 220S, collectively built from 1954-59. These vehicles were powered by an inline-six engine and available as saloons (sedans), coupes, and convertibles. This ’59 220S has spent the… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Lamborghini Windshield! Fiberfab Aztec 7 Kit Car
I wonder how many of our readers are old enough to remember when a Volkswagen chassis was cheap and easy to come by. Among those folks who do, I’m guessing many also remember when you could order a kit… more»
Jan 23, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Matching Numbers Twin Grill: 1962 Porsche 356B
When it comes to a Porsche 356, you don’t have to try too hard to make a sale if it’s still more metal than rust. But when it comes to having the other details right – like a matching-numbers… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Year Model: 1976 Porsche 912E
One-year-only models tend to get brand aficionados salivating, even if the model in question isn’t all that incredible. Nowadays, it seems anything air-cooled is looked at through rose-colored glasses in that there are no longer any “bad” models –… more»
Jan 19, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
2004 BMW M3 In The Barn
Modern-day barn finds don’t come up all that often, but when they do, it’s always interesting to see what caused a car that is otherwise still on the road turn up in a barn covered in dust. That’s exactly… more»
Jan 19, 2022 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Original 1958 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba Bus
I would bet most people wouldn’t look twice at this rusty heap of a VW bus, but those of you that are regular Barn Find readers see something different. This is a real 23-window VW bus produced in Germany… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Karmann Notchback: 1962 Porsche Super 90
There’s no getting around it, this 1962 Porsche 356 B is hardly a barn find, nor is it a field wreck as are so many of the auto topics that I’m drawn to. This Porsche is pristine and is… more»
Jan 15, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Audi Predecessor: 1951 DKW F91 Sonderklasse
The DKW F91 was known by a variety of names and was built by Auto Union in Germany from 1953-59. Auto Union had been formed from four merging companies and would eventually morph into Audi. The body of this… more»
Jan 13, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Steve Jobs’ Merc? 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC
It is the eternal question that will always spark spirited debate. If a classic car counts a famous person in its ownership history, does that increase its overall value? That is the one facing us with this 1984 Mercedes-Benz… more»
Jan 12, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Low-Mile Diesel: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220D
The Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115 family of sedans remain one of the more affordable entry points to classic Mercedes ownership, and as this listing shows, you can still find a pretty nice car for short money. While they will… more»
Jan 12, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 Of 25: Porsche-Powered 1958 Alken D2
The VW Alken was developed by a group of aerospace engineers using a VW chassis. Maybe 25 of the cars were built and they played a PR role in the launch of the Alken Corporation, focused on military aerospace… more»
Jan 12, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Custom Convertible! 1969 Volkswagen Type 3
According to the seller, this was once a Volkswagen fastback, which would make it a VW Type 3. These cars were built by VW between 1961-73. They were larger and more comfortable than a Beetle and used 1500 to… more»
