The Karmann Ghia was a sporty version of the VW Beetle. Built between 1955 and 1974, for a time it was the second most popular imported U.S. car in the U.S. This example from 1964 looks to have been… more»
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Rare in the US: 1977 Volkswagen Brasilia
The auction ends tonight for this rare Volkswagen Brasilia, which is a model never sold in the United States but has begun to show up from various importers. This is one of the more intriguing air-cooled models you can… more»
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Original Paint Coupe: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
This gorgeous 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE coupe is described as being a project that remains very original and only has small amounts of rust to deal with. If you’ve ever kept an eye out for one of these graceful… more»
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East Meets West: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190
Of all the cars I’d think about hopping up, a mid-1960s Mercedes-Benz 190 sedan wouldn’t make the cut. But it did make someone’s hit parade who decided to put in a “western” made 350 cubic inch V8, an updated… more»
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Trade for an Airstream: 1975 BMW 2002
We see all sorts of requests for trades when scanning classifieds listings, but most of the time, they feel like major shorts in the dark. Or, more that the seller can’t quite land on an asking price and therefore… more»
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Dealer Trade? 1983 Audi Coupe Quattro
Every now and again, we see a desirable collector car turn up at a new model car dealership. It’s always a bit of a head-scratcher because usually, the car in question could stand all on its own via a… more»
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37K Original Miles: 1993 Audi 100 CS
This 1993 Audi 100 CS is a fairly ordinary car by almost every measure, except for one: you don’t see them in this sort of condition anymore. Essentially from an era when Audi was still emerging from the “unintended… more»
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No Faring? 1978 BMW R100RS
There aren’t many motorcycle engines that are unique enough that most enthusiasts couldn’t point them out if they were sitting on a shelf next to other motorcycle engines. Certainly, a Harley-Davidson V-Twin is in that category as would be… more»
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1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS Diesel Is A Dusty Survivor
Listed here on Craigslist in Albuquerque, New Mexico with an asking of $25,000, is this rare and dust-covered 1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS. It’s been sitting a long time, but always indoors. Yes, it’s a 1952—like the Volvo 544, it… more»
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Bone Stock Hot Hatch: 1991 Volkswagen GTI
For those of us of a certain age, you likely grew up knowing that a certain class of hot hatches were the cars to be seen in during your prime high school years. Of course, there were two camps:… more»
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All Original Carrera: 1985 Porsche 911
When it comes to selling an air-cooled Porsche 911 these days, the need to present the subject car in the best light positive has become increasingly important. For a while there, you could throw up a ratty 911 and… more»
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Bargain Special? 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 580
Optimists unite! Despite the seller’s no-holds-barred branding as a “mechanical nightmare” and a host of dashboard errors in the listing, lively bidding might save this 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC from being rolled into a barn, put out to… more»
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Modified Driver: 1974 BMW 2002
If you follow one make pretty closely, you begin to develop some level of awareness as to the way the market ebbs and flows for certain cars. The BMW brand has been my marque of choice for years, but… more»
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Beautiful in Brown: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D
This clean 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D remains in surprisingly nice condition for having almost 200,000 miles on the clock. That sort of mileage shouldn’t be any cause for concern given how long-lived the W123 chassis cars are. The color may… more»
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Smyrna Green Coupe: 1962 Porsche 356
This 1962 Porsche 356 has a few different storylines to its credit, beyond just being a barn find specimen. For one, it’s a very pretty color that we don’t often see: Smyrna Green, which is an absolute treat for… more»
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Rare Spec: 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo S
One of the unsung heroes of the water-cooled era of Porsches is the 944 Turbo S. While the 944 Turbo is obviously a well-loved 1980s classic, the Turbo S was a different model in its own right. The seller’s… more»
