While we all want to believe that every sports or muscle car gets another chance to live when it’s found in a wrecking yard, that’s not always the case. Still, we’re grateful that sellers like this one effectively saved… more»
German Classic Cars
Sorted Driver: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle is a true icon that puts smiles on faces wherever it goes, and this 1969 example looks like the kind of cheerful driver that helped make the model famous. Finished in cream over a black interior,… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1967 Porsche 912
Although Porsche developed its reputation founded on producing high-performance sports cars commanding premium prices, it has released more affordable models to increase sales volumes and profits. The 912 was one such vehicle, and this 1967 example appears to be… more»
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Pizza Delivery Wagon: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Is there a better color for a Mercedes diesel wagon than orange? No, no there isn’t. But, there’s probably not a better color for any vehicle. This one was painted orange by a previous owner to use as a… more»
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Needs a Rebuild: 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo
After several years of being a Porsche evangelist (after several years of not being one), I have settled into a pleasant middle ground where I can appreciate them for their charm while also acknowledging the infatuation with them is… more»
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Mid-Engine Driver: 1970 Porsche 914-6
Collaborative efforts are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world. Sometimes these can be between a car company and an external supplier. However, given their close ties, it is unsurprising that Volkswagen and Porsche worked closely on the… more»
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Mini RV Conversion: Rare 1973 VW Super Bugger
When a Barn Finds staff writer opens the “View Tips and Assignments” list, you never know what’s waiting for you. There’s usually one surprise, oddball, or head shaker for sale with a story behind it. I had to claim… more»
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Parts Car Available: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
One challenge with project builds can be locating replacements for components that are missing or have reached the end of their serviceable life. It appears there are no such problems with this 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco. The seller indicates that… more»
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Beautiful Bug! 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle (officially the Type 1) was the “People’s Car”, conceived during Adolf Hitler’s rule in 1938. Mass production didn’t begin until after WW2, and these cars were built somewhere as recently as 2003. Changes were minimal from… more»
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Too Good To Be True? 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa
Air-cooled Porsche prices have reached the point where any affordable 911 immediately gets our attention. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa with a manual transmission, a 3.0-liter flat-six, and… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Porsche 924
Hiding in this garage is what could potentially be the cheapest Porsches we have seen at Barn Finds. Admittedly, the 1977 Porsche 924 isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but when a seller lists one with No Reserve, it deserves… more»
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Cheap Tiptronic: 1992 Porsche 968
Is there a time when we all need to just get over our disdain for automatics in sports cars and enjoy a cheap, fun ride like this 1992 Porsche 968? I’m torn. One could argue that it’s worth spending… more»
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No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
When Volkswagen commenced development of its replacement for the venerable Beetle, it adopted a new engineering philosophy. No longer were the oily and noisy bits located at the rear; the latest offering featured a front-engine, front-wheel-drive mechanical layout. It… more»
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One Repaint, 57k Miles: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
There are several YouTube videos online with a similar theme: the Karmann Ghia was the biggest automotive lie for nearly 20 years. I take some offense to that because Volkswagen never positioned it as a sports car. In fact,… more»
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Rare 4WD Workhorse: 1967 Mercedes-Benz LA 911
There are unkillable machines, and then there are the ones that will survive a nuclear blast and tsunami at the same time. This 1967 Mercedes-Benz LA 911 falls squarely in the second category, as it looks like an absolute… more»
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Farm Vehicle: 1963 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404
I have maintained a steady fascination with the Mercedes-Benz Unimog, for no other reason than I hope to someday have a sufficient spread of land that warrants owning a large, slow, overbuilt rig such as this. The seller actually… more»
