Unlike the 924, which began as a VW project and utilized a humble Audi engine, the 944’s roots were exotic. The car was designed around a race motor derived from the aluminum V8 Porsche designed for its 928. The… more»
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Exceptional Condition: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
It would be fair to expect an unrestored classic with over five decades of active service under its belt to look slightly frayed around the edges. However, this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle presents extremely well, suggesting that it has led… more»
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Cheap M-Power: 1997 BMW M3
The 1997 BMW M3 would seem to offer an ideal blend of desirable attributes. With compact exterior dimensions, comfortable interior appointments, a high build quality, and exhilarating performance, it appears to tick every box an enthusiast would want. However,… more»
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Senna’s Daily Driver: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth
As with almost any sport, the question of who is (or was) the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time will always ignite debate. If raw statistics are the determining factor, it is hard to look beyond Lewis Hamilton… more»
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Numbers Matching Barn Find: 1955 Porsche Pre-A Speedster
Every now and again, we miss a truly great barn find. It happens; we’re human. But when a car is special enough, we feel inclined to share it, even if you missed the chance to bid on it. We… more»
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Black on Red: 1965 Porsche 356C
The Porsche 356 isn’t coming down in price; the baseline is set. While there has definitely more stability in this marketplace after the surge in values a few years ago, it seems that a decent project car (one with… more»
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Originally Oak Green: 1976 Porsche 930
“Spin” is an interesting tactic when it comes to selling cars. You can tell a good story because there is one – i.e., the old man and his sports car that he’s owned since new and drove all over… more»
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Restore or Drive? 1970 BMW 2800CS
This 1970 BMW 2800CS gives me hope. Yes, hope because it shows a car can still be desirable even if it hasn’t been completely restored. I’ll get into why this is personal in a moment, but for now, this… more»
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Ran Out of Time: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado
Getting a project across the proverbial finish line is a milestone for any vehicle enthusiast. However, even when critical achievements are met, you can still encounter burnout and throw in the towel. This 1993 Volkswagen Corrado is one of… more»
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One Family, Two Continents: 1967 Goggomobil TS250
At Barn Finds, we’re no strangers to classics that have remained part of the same family since Day One. However, when the vehicle in question is quirky and its history spans two continents and almost six decades, it is… more»
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find Project
As Volkswagens go, the Karmann Ghia is one of the most stylish. We can debate early vs late, type 14 vs type 34, but each offers a unique appeal, on the road and visually. Here on craigslist is a… more»
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Original Fun: 1969 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
Few vehicles embody the carefree spirit of the 1960s quite like the Meyers Manx dune buggy, and this one, listed here on eBay and located in Middletown, Rhode Island, is a genuine example with authentication #0392 from Bruce Meyers… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 La Dawri Sebring Roadster
Enthusiasts of unique fiberglass specials and Volkswagen-powered sports cars will want to take a close look at this 1967 La Dawri Sebring Roadster, now offered exclusively through Barn Finds Auctions. Showing just 5,630 miles and presented with a clean… more»
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Rare Variant: 1995 BMW Alpina B3 Sedan
Alpina’s early history saw it shifting around, looking for an identity. Its first business was making typewriters, and later it attempted to enter the textile industry. The company hit paydirt in 1962 when it built a Weber carburetor to… more»
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The Original Dune Buggy: 1972 Meyers Manx
Few vehicles capture the carefree, beach-going spirit of the 1960s and 1970s like the Meyers Manx dune buggy, and this example, listed here on eBay, is patterned after the original “Old Red.” Titled as a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, this… more»
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C2 Cabriolet: 1991 Porsche 911
As someone who owns a very similar car, the 964-chassis Porsche 911 is near and dear. In my biased opinion, this era of air-cooled 911 captures the perfect blend of old and new styling while also being modern enough… more»
