DKW was one of four companies that formed Auto Union in Germany in 1932 and is an ancestor of the modern-day Audi. Its roots go back to building toy engines and motorcycles before eventually getting into the car business…. more»
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Microcar Project: 1958 BMW Isetta 300
While America generally followed the “bigger is better” mantra of vehicle production in the years following the end of World War II, many European manufacturers had to adopt designs that were more, shall we say, modest. Microcars flourished on… more»
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Ford Every Stream: 1973 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406
Not all off-roaders are created equal. The Unimog has a strange name, but it doesn’t let that fact get in the way of it climbing every mountain and fording every stream (I can feel a song coming on!). Equally… more»
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No Reserve 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo
Clean Porsche 944s have been on the rise lately, likely owing to a few factors. One, the 911 has become somewhat unobtainable for casual collectors and enthusiasts, or at least past the point of being the kind of purchase… more»
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Three-Named Survivor: 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu
And you thought that badge engineering was confusing today, how about during the time of this 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu? That’s three different names, three different car companies, and three different countries of origin. This nice original triple-decker… more»
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Brazilian Karmann Model: 1984 Volkswagen Mobil Safari Camper
Talk about ungainly! This 1984 VW camper looks like it has the weight of the world on its over-burdened shoulders. It’s supposedly one of 850, number 361 actually, with a body by Karmann Ghia of Brazil. This example is… more»
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Sitting for 25 Years: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
This once-classy 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE had been sitting outside for 25 years, either during or after the period of time in which the owner passed away. As such, it has been neglected for eons, but it’s surprisingly still complete… more»
Warehouse Cache: Huge Barn Find in North London
Imagine for a moment that you are rather well-off; so well-off, in fact, that you have access to an enormous warehouse in London. What does one do with such a property? Why, stuff it to the gills with cars… more»
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16k Mile Survivor! 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
The person who buys this 1959 Volkswagen Beetle shouldn’t need to spend a dime on it beyond the purchase price. It appears that it has all been done for them, from the immaculate paint to the freshly retrimmed interior…. more»
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Black Plate Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Beetle
The owner of this 1958 VW Beetle found the little gem hidden away in a Californian barn. It sat in that spot, largely forgotten, since 1999. He dragged the car into the light of day, and after a bit… more»
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Military Transporter: 1988 Volkswagen Doka Double Cab
This actually seems like one of the better deals I’ve seen on Facebook Marketplace in some time – a genuine 1988 Volkswagen Doka Double Cab that’s been imported from Greenland and is offered up for just $12,000. I’ve loved… more»
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Porsche Running Gear: Laser 917 Replica Project
So, we all know the Laser 917 kit is kind of a goofy experiment to see if it was possible to make a replica of the iconic Porsche 917 race car on a VW chassis. It was sort of… more»
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Stalled Slant Nose: 1977 Porsche 911
This 1977 Porsche 911 is an interesting opportunity for anyone following the air cooled market right now. Sure, it’s a convertible – not the most desirable – and it’s beat. Really beat. But it’s said to be pretty solid… more»
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15 Years in Storage: 1980 Kelmark GT
A few years ago, I had the privilege of selling a Kelmark GT out of my friend’s collection in North Georgia, which has been featured here a few times as a Barn Finds Exclusive. It was my first time… more»
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Crazy Corvair-Powered 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
This is an absolutely wild Volkswagen Beetle that the seller claims is a one-of-one example with a Corsa Racing Corvair engine out back mated to a GM 4-speed transaxle. With 140 horsepower, it is very fast, and was built… more»
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Inka Orange Survivor: 1972 BMW 2000Tii Touring
Among the cars that many BMW enthusiasts pine after is the elusive BMW 2002 Tii Touring. In general, BMW models sold in wagon form have remained quite desirable to collectors, especially as the company increasingly restricts access to the… more»
