Although we see air-cooled Volkswagen Buses pop up as barn finds fairly often, I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve never heard of the special order designation the seller claims this 1969 Bus left the factory with. He refers… more»
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Owned 20 Years: 1988 BMW M5
We’ve all been there: too many years of staring at the same car in the garage, and realizing the kind of progress you intended to make just isn’t happening. The seller of this desirable 1980s sleeper sedan, otherwise known… more»
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Incredible Condition: 1958 BMW 507 Roadster
“Today, the 507 presents in wonderful usable condition…” Holy smokes– if this is what Sotheby’s considers a “driver,” then maybe I’m just not living right. This absolutely stunning 1958 BMW 507 Roadster is a standout even among the many… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was a sports car marketed by VW as a 2+2 coupe from 1955-74. Internally known as the Type 14, some of the mechanical bits of the Karmann Ghia was borrowed from the VW Beetle with styling… more»
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Fifty Years In The Barn: 1956 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet
Some cars are have a desirable name. Some have beautiful lines. Some have racing pedigree. And some have a personal history that makes them, individually, more compelling than other, similar machines. This 1956 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet checks all… more»
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Euro Diesel Import: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Wesfalia
The Volkswagen Vanagon is the sort of vehicle that demands you adhere to the adage that a road trip isn’t about the destination but what happens along the way. In other words, you’re not going anywhere fast, so just… more»
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Rare Color Combo: 1968 Porsche 911
Rare color combinations can make all the difference on certain cars. Sure, you find a Dodge Omni GLH in the less frequently seen colors of red or blue and it’s notable, but certainly not life-changing in terms of the… more»
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California Car: 1983 Audi 5000 Turbo Diesel
1983 was the first year that Audi was able to meet the tight emissions standards in all fifty US states for its diesel engine but, sadly, it only came with an automatic transmission here. The seller has this solid… more»
Soft Window Targa Project: 1968 Porsche 912
While every air-cooled Porsche is essentially an enthusiast car, we have to remember that many of them were purchased by people who just wanted the most expensive car they could buy – just like today. But when you find… more»
993 Turbo S Conversion: 1992 Porsche 911
This may look like a desirable 993-chassis Porsche 911, but it’s actually a fairly extensive re-creation using a 1992 964 as the basis for the re-skin. This was all the rage back in the 70s and 80s when 911s… more»
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Rolling Shell Project: 1989 BMW M3
The world of modern collector cars shows no sign of slowing down, as hulks like this classic 1989 BMW M3 go to show. This one is sitting on eBay with bids over $12,000 already with the reserve unmet. There… more»
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Early Model Project: 1966 Porsche 911
When it comes to early “long hood” Porsche 911s, pretty much all of them have become desirable specimens by now. Rust or no rust, they’re going to fetch far too much money because the train has left the proverbial… more»
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Clean MK1: 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco
This handsome 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco is a compelling alternative to an MK1 VW GTI if you’re inclined to the German breed of hot hatches. The Scirocco in general is an emerging favorite from the 1980s with the later 16… more»
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912 Powered 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe
The 356 C was near the end of the road in the series of the Porsche 356 lineup. The 356 C replaced the 356 B for the 1964 model year, with the last one being produced in May of… more»
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Sitting for 40 Years: 1969 Porsche 912 Coupe
Probably for as long as there have been cars, kids bitten by the automotive bug have tacked up pictures of their favorite machines on walls, sketched them in math notebooks, and carefully studied the sculpted lines of the hottest… more»
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Rare Golf Yellow: 1972 BMW 2002
Here’s a car with an interesting history, and finished in a very non-typical color, at least not typical for buttoned-down BMW. This 1972 BMW 2002 has been bought and sold more than once by its current owner but is… more»
