UPDATE 08/21/2021: This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is still searching for a new home, and it remains just as desirable today as it did when it was shiny and new. Barn Finder Larry D has spotted it for us,… more»
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Florida Carport Find: 1989 Porsche 944
Sometimes, a car is undoubtedly a project, but the description puts your mind at such ease that you’re tempted to check it out anyway. This 1989 Porsche 944 has clearly gone down the slippery slope of becoming a half-done… more»
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Take Your Pick: Fiat or Volkswagen
Amidst a warehouse full of vintage cars, this seller has identified three that are for sale. Two are of Italian origin (Fiat Spyder, 1200 and 1500) and the other is from Germany (VW Karmann Ghia). All three of these… more»
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Big Island Find: Porsche 356 C Coupe
If you’ve been following the Toyko Games this year, you may have noticed the remarkable performance of Florian Wellbrock, a young German who secured a gold swimming the 10-km open water race. However, Germans have long been a force… more»
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931 Package Deal: Pair of Porsche 924 Turbos
Finding a single version of a turbocharged Porsche 924 is one thing; finding a pair of them for sale is quite another. It just doesn’t happen all that often. The seller of these rare 931 Porsches notes he has… more»
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Black Plate Survivor: 1951 Volkswagen Beetle Split Window
When I look back at the vast array of classic cars that I’ve parked in my garage over the years, I consider myself lucky to discover that I have an early Volkswagen Beetle on that list. I have owned… more»
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20 Year Garage Find: 1993 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
This rare Porsche 968 Cabriolet has seen better days, seemingly left in the garage for 20 years or so following a series of mishaps that left the bumper covers cracked and the body splattered with bondo. The 968 is… more»
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Last Driven In ’81: 1970 VW Squareback
While we can’t predict what car will be lurking in a garage after decades off the road, it’s not wrong to hope that it’s at least interesting. This 1970 Volkswagen Squareback was apparently found in a house after the… more»
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Three-Gauge Project: 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe
Over the years, the rising tide of early 911 prices has carried the fortunes of the less-favored 912 ever higher. Fear not, gentle reader, for here we have evidence that solid 912s are still out there, waiting to be… more»
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South Carolina Collection: Yard Liquidation!
Sometimes, an ad just speaks to you. As someone who frequents junkyards, both of the private and commercial kinds, this listing for a yard cleanout in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, really spoke to me. Not only that but the… more»
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Project or Parts? 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe
For a certain segment of our Australian Barn Finds readership, the sight of this 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe will immediately generate some fond memories. A similar car, albeit in far better condition, was the star of a 1992 television… more»
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Rare Model Year? 1972 Porsche 911T
I always get a laugh when I spy the opening image of a car in a sale listing, one that obviously needs attention, and am then met with a claim of, “This vehicle has no significant damage or problems“…. more»
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Unfinished Project: 1986 Porsche 928 5-Speed
This 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with the preferred manual transmission, but will need some heavy lifting before it can be considered a road-worthy driver. The listing claims the previous owner was a member of the armed forces who… more»
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21-Window Conversion: 1967 Volkswagen Bus
This is a new one on me: a 13-window 1967 Volkswagen Bus that’s been converted to a coveted 21-window model. That’s certainly one way around the major cost of entry for the desirable 21-window models that have gone off… more»
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Tangerine Garage Find: 1970 Porsche 911T
Great colors alone can oftentimes drive interest in a collector car, as is the case with air-cooled Porsches of seemingly every vintage. The rarer the color, the more interest there is, so it’s not surprising to see the seller… more»
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Original Paint Panel Van: 1958 Volkswagen Bus
When it comes to Type 2 Volkswagens, it’s hard to go wrong with any pre-Bay Window model. From campers to panel vans to pickups, the early VW Buses are sure-fire bets either for justifying the cost to restore or… more»
