The Rodney Dangerfield of Porsches? Maybe not, the 912, like this 1969 example gets respect for its 911 styling and my experience tells me that they are a fun driving experience. Still, many will say, in spite of the… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1961 Porsche 356
The Porsche 356 was built from 1948 through 1965 and is considered an iconic ride nowadays. Light in weight, it was a nimble-handling sports car available in coupe and convertible body styles. More than 76,000 of them were built… more»
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Funky 1967 BMW 2000CS Coupe Catches the Eye
This car just looks expensive. I don’t know if it’s because of its resemblance to the “Batmobile” BMW’s like the early 1970s CSL 3.0 or because it’s just different enough from the popular BMW 2002 series to be exotic…. more»
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Open to Offers: 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
Some classic cars represent a collaborative effort by several companies, which is true of the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. It utilized the underpinnings and drivetrain of a Beetle with a body designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and assembled by coachbuilders Karmann…. more»
BF Exclusive: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55
When you think of a genuine AMG car, it’s easy to assume that any Mercedes-Benz product with the iconic badge will be out of your price range. Fortunately, this is a falsehood, as the company’s in-house tuning division has… more»
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Sunroof Coupe: 1962 Porsche 356B Super
While we see a fair number of Porsche 356s come up for sale on an ongoing basis, the equipment levels and heritage make all the difference in the world when assessing desirability. This particular car is a 1962 Porsche… more»
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Euro Spec Project: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
“A man has to know his limitations.” These are the seller’s words when describing this European-market specification 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. He’s referring to the fact that while he has the Mercedes running and driving under its own power,… more»
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Rollover Victim: 1960 Porsche 356
Oof. Pour out a glass for the former owner of this pretty 1960 Porsche 356, who apparently had a very bad day that ended in a roll-over. At first, seeing the car’s location in Florida prompted me to speculate… more»
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Forest Find: 1954 Volkswagen “Coca-Cola” Transporter
Anyone who has undertaken a restoration project knows that the slope is quite slippery once you start digging in. Even a somewhat optimistic personality can quickly turn sour when you realize that the rust went deeper than expected, or… more»
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Locked In The Shed: 1994 BMW 840i Barn Find
The prospect of a project can either excite or beleaguer you. I know personally after having sold a few non-runners this year that I am about done with taking on major restorations (by my standards, at least). The seller… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Porsche 924 S
If you’re interested in joining the largest car club in the world, this might be your most affordable way in. The Porsche Car Club of America puts on a lot of fun events all over the country and most… more»
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Original Paint: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250
On its own, a W114 Mercedes-Benz sedan isn’t that remarkable. But like any car, when you find one that remains highly original and undisturbed, it becomes immensely appealing. This 1969 Mercedes 250 sedan has under 50,000 original miles and… more»
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German Import: 1974 Opel Manta A
In the 1960s and 1970s. if you strolled into your neighborhood Buick dealership, you’d likely find one of several imported Opel’s sitting alongside an Electra 225 or Riviera. Opel was owned by General Motors and since Buick didn’t have… more»
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A Poor Selling Jellybean: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
While BMW has had a presence in the United States for decades, the 1980s was when the brand really became a force to be reckoned with. With models like the 318 selling like hotcakes, BMW tapped into the young… more»
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30 Years Owned: 1988 BMW M5
The BMW E28 M5 is one of those collector cars that has no doubt gotten more expensive to buy, but it’s still relatively in reach if you’ve got the means to devote $40,000 – $50,000 to a hobby car…. more»
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Stalled Project: 1958 Lloyd Alexander TS Micro Car
German automaker Lloyd Engine Works was originally a manufacturer of luxury cars in its early days, with roots dating all the way back to 1908, but the company was folded into the Borgward Group in 1929, with the Lloyd… more»
