There are certain vehicles where the condition seems to be downright respectable and the issues fairly minor, but it still doesn’t stop a seller from deciding to part ways. We’ve all been there – the car or truck in… more»
German Classic Cars
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Well Maintained 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
The Porsche 911 hierarchy is complex; over the years, we’ve seen every model seemingly skyrocket in price, before a correction occurred that left some cars still soaring and others beginning to fade. Despite these fluctuations, most owners of air-cooled… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Barn Find
If you read through some of Mercedes-Benz’s own literature about the W113 “Pagoda”, you’ll see that they characterized it as “…neither an uncompromisingly tough roadster nor a gentle boulevard sports car.” I found this description to be perfect, as… more»
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Rare Hauler: 1961 Volkswagen Double Cab
This 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Double Cab is a desirable early “high-hinge” and “bullet-nose” model, making it one of the harder-to-find VW commercial vehicles. The seller originally planned to restore it but now says priorities have changed, offering the… more»
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Rare Factory-AC Find: 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II Kit Car
This 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II is a rare example of one of the more refined kit cars of the 1970s, now listed here on eBay. Built on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis and powered by a transplanted 1600cc VW… more»
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Benz Barn Find: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Coupe
Submitted for your approval is a brown-on-brown barn find Benz. This is only the second 280SL we’ve featured here on Barn Finds, which isn’t too surprising given their low production (8,047 units for model year 1969) and their high… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
Classics with a known ownership history will almost always attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, and this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is no exception. The listing statistics suggest that many people like what they see and are… more»
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Karmann Ghia Chassis: 1956 Porsche Speedster Replica
In recent years, my opinion on some replicas has softened quite a bit from the day and age where I scoffed at nearly all of them. The Porsche 356 and 550 replicas have done a particularly good job of… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Porsche 356C Project
There are two problems with affordable projects: one, you can more easily justify bringing it home because the price difference between it and a finished car is so great, it seems like a sound deal. And second, a project… more»
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No Reserve Shark: 1984 BMW 633CSi Project
If you’ve been itching to experience BMW’s classic grand touring coupe without spending collector-level money, this might be your chance. Listed here on eBay, this 1984 BMW 633CSi is offered at no reserve and comes with a clean California… more»
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Brazilian Rarity: 1977 VW Bianco S Project
If you’re deep in the VW world, you may have heard of Toni Bianco—a Brazilian designer who built a limited run of sporty, fiberglass-bodied coupes based on the Volkswagen Beetle. This one, a 1977 Bianco S, is one of… more»
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Red and Rare: 1982 Porsche 928
In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… more»
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One Year Only: 1976 Porsche 912E
I guess it could be considered the automotive equivalent of getting the band back together again when Porsche released the 912E in 1976. Viewed as a temporary replacement for the 914 as the company completed development work on the… more»
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Craigslist Find: 1970 Porsche 911 RS Tribute
If you want a genuine Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, be prepared to shell out a lot of money. In a world where supercars are surprisingly common, the connoisseur’s choice is a vehicle like, a limited production sports model… more»
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Grand Prix White Targa: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
A colleague once told me, “All race cars are white.” These words were spoken as I looked out at a very dilapidated Mazda Miata I had just purchased and realized the only path forward was to make it into… more»
