It’s rare to see a listing wherein the seller discusses the fuel economy of a vintage Porsche, but according to the listing for this 1976 Porsche 912 with one-year-only factory fuel injection, you can see upwards of 450 miles… more»
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Bald Benz: 1960 Mercedes 190 SL
Without knowing for certain, I imagine that we are looking at a 1960 Mercedes 190 SL that started down a restoration path years ago and then came to an abrupt stop. Lack of time, money, interest, space, or worse,… more»
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Honest Driver: 1956 Porsche 356
In a world where seemingly every vintage Porsche is over-restored to the point of being sold as a museum piece rather than a driver’s car, it is extremely refreshing to see an air-cooled model for sale that has prioritized… more»
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Driveway Find: 1969 Porsche 911S
It’s truly amazing how little information you can post in a listing and still see very real money come in the door. That’s certainly the case with this 1969 Porsche 911S, which is shown in a leaf-strewn driveway with… more»
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No Rot Oval Window: 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
You can buy a Volkswagen Beetle in pretty much any form you like, but if you want to own a car that will continue to appreciate at a good clip, the earlier models are the way to go. Incredibly,… more»
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Neglected G-Wagen: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300GD Cabrio
The Mercedes G-Wagen has, in recent years, exploded onto the domestic car scene in a way I didn’t see coming. Here we have a military vehicle lightly disguised as a luxury rig, and up until fairly recently, not even… more»
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Put An LS In It! 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
OK, I’m going to cut right to the chase. Just like every time there’s some endless rock jam going on and a disembodied voice proclaims, “play all night!”, the same thing happens when an unsuspecting forlorn, what-do-we-do-with-it-car surfaces. The… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 NSU Spider
Owning a classic car involves dedication and, quite often, sacrifice. Sometimes we must choose between one of life’s luxuries or spending that money on the project parked in our workshop. Some people are more successful in those endeavors and… more»
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WRX-Powered: 1955 Porsche 550 Replica
The Porsche 550 Spyder remains one of the most iconic sports cars ever made by any manufacturer, but it holds particular significance to air-cooled Porsche fans that know a thing or two about the company’s competition history. For many… more»
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1959 VW Type 2 “Volkstream” High-End Custom
Business in the front and party in the back. That’s the description of the mullet haircut, but it’s also a way of showing the juxtaposition of two unlike things melded into one. That’s what tipster TJ has found for… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
Is the Mercedes-Benz W116 chassis one of the better values out there for a classic European sedan? Given the typically low sale prices, one could safely assume that yes, these are relative bargains compared to other Mercedes from the… more»
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Ultimate Sleeper: 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E
A sleeper car is typically a normal-looking sedan but packs ferocious power underneath the hood. The Mercedes Benz 500e was one such example, being developed not only by Mercedes Benz but with Porsche too, making this an extremely rare… more»
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Rebadged Import: 1986 Merkur XR4Ti
Ford in the U.S. has been known to borrow from Ford of Europe over the years for cars to market on these shores. Case-in-point is the Mercury Capri which was built and sold under the name on both continents…. more»
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One Family Owner: 1976 Porsche 912
One of the more attractive features of any classic or vintage car is long-term ownership history. While I can’t pinpoint one specific benefit tied to single-family ownership, it does feel better buying a car this way versus one that… more»
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9,248 Mile People’s Car: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
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Factory Lightweight Barn Find: 1976 BMW M535i
This is one of the better barn finds I can recall seeing, especially as a long-time BMW fan (well, the old company – not what the modern day brand represents.) The fabulous Late Brake Show on YouTube (please check… more»
