While it can be painful to house an ugly duckling in your garage, the desirability of some models far outshines whatever temporary veneer hides their true identity. In the case of a rarity like a genuine Porsche 914/6, the… more»
German Classic Cars
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Rust Free! 1972 Volkswagen Thing
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a VW Thing without rust! This 1972 model has been in the same family for over 19 years and has obviously been well taken care of during that time. It’s listed for sale… more»
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28K Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 911 Targa
A good story is almost as tempting as the car itself sometimes, and in the case of this low mileage 1980 Porsche 911 Targa, the seller spins a good yarn. He claims his father received it as a form… more»
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All Original 1958 BMW 600 “Limo”
My apologies for the fuzzy opening photo but the money shot was a tiny thumbnail so once it was enlarged to fit this format it looks more than a little blurry. The next photo of this 1958 BMW 600… more»
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
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No Reserve 1968 BMW 2000CS Project
This 1968 BMW 2000CS appeared on craigslist a few days ago, and then quickly disappeared. Assuming it had been sold, we deleted the post, but then here it appears on eBay. This “New Class” coupe isn’t perfect and had… more»
New Barn Finds Project! BMW R90/6 Motorcycle Shop Find
I recently had the chance to embark on a project with my uncle who is a long-time motorcycle builder and rider. It was in a recent conversation about one of his long-term projects – a desirable BMW R90/6 –… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
I learned to drive on my dad’s ’65 Ruby Red Beetle. So did my twin brother, my sister, and one or two of her teenager friends. It also became my first car when Dad handed it down after buying… more»
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Stunning 1970 Manta Montage
Two brothers named LoVette owned and operated Manta Cars from 1974-86 which was known for at least three models of kit and component automobiles. The Manta Montage was based on a VW Beetle chassis and drivetrain but looked like… more»
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Project Cars: A Gaggle of Opel GTs
Influenced by the styling of the C3 Chevy Corvette that came out in 1968, German car builder Opel (owned by GM) introduced the Opel GT that same year. It was a small, GT-style sports car sold through Buick dealers… more»
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The Ultimate Alpine Camper? 1981 Hobby Landhaus
Vintage campers continue to be a hot segment of classic vehicle culture. Heck, you can go to your local Airstream dealer and drop six figures on a new “classic” model. One thing we don’t see in the United States… more»
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Corvette Mini-Me! 1971 Opel GT
Because of Opel’s affiliation with General Motors in the 1960s, it’s not surprising that the new GT sports car would look like a scaled-down version of the C3 Corvette that debuted in 1968. But its underpinnings were tied to… more»
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$600 Garage Find: 1993 Mercedes 190E 2.3
When I look at this car, the phrase beater with a heater comes to mind. This once-handsome 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 appears to have been discovered in the remains of an abandoned house, or maybe one that was forclosed… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1972 BMW 2002
Similar to the housing market, it’s amazing to see some makes and models start to simmer rather than stay at a full-court boil. The BMW 2002 is a great example of this, as it seemed for a while there… more»
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Phoenix Red Survivor: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
Now, don’t get too excited: this 914 wasn’t completely restored, but the seller highlights that it’s been gone through mechanically with the original paint cleaned up. The ad reads slightly wonky, but the gist of it is that this… more»
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Grateful Dead Van! 1969 Volkswagen Type II Bus
Nothing is more symbolic of the restless decade that was the 1960s than a VW Bus. They were are over the place out West and at Woodstock, becoming the consummate symbolic hippie transport. This is edition is most interesting… more»
