Opel is a German company that was owned by General Motors until a few years ago. A few of their models would pop up in the U.S. from time to time, usually sold through Buick dealers. The Opel GT,… more»
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Westfalia Camper Survivor: 1974 Volkswagen Vanagon
The Westfalia Camper was a conversion of the Volkswagen Type 2 (aka Vanagon) built in the back half of the 20th Century. Westfalia was the subcontractor that Volkswagen used for many of these transformations. This 1974 edition has an… more»
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Hiding For 44 Years! 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Super Barn Find
You’ve got a few weeks to get your travel plans in order if you wish to view this barn find 1965 Porsche 356C equipped with the desirable Super 90 engine. The 356 has been hidden for decades and emerged… more»
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Rare Convertible D: 1959 Porsche 356
Here’s a car that will almost certainly look nothing like it does here in a few short years. The Convertible D is one of the rarest 356s ever made, and despite this notoriety, it didn’t stop an owner from… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
There are so many reasons why the Volkswagen Beetle was an enormous sales success, but one of the main reasons is that it was a car that proved to be essentially bulletproof. It has developed a cult following, and… more»
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Air-Cooled Barn Find! 1965 Porsche 356SC
Working with what was available, Ferdinand Porsche used primarily Volkswagen parts to build the sports car he always wanted. The result was the Porsche 356, introduced just after WWII. It featured, like the Beetle, a rear-mounted flat-four engine driving… more»
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Gray Market Survivor: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
The W116 chassis Mercedes-Benz is hardly an uncommon sight on various websites and classifieds. It’s commonplace to the point that it’s not exactly sought out as a collector car. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a closer look,… more»
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Vintage Dune Buggy: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
It’s amazing how many different shapes and sizes Volkswagen-based dune buggies came in. If there is someone out there who can pick off the different makes and manufacturers and the respective model names of the multitude of kits, they… more»
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No Reserve Warehouse Find: 1975 BMW 2002
This Verona Red 1975 BMW 2002 is said to be a survivor that runs and drives well and has been in a warehouse since 2003. The seller is a BMW 2002 specialist and went on a buying spree in… more»
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Storage Unit Find: Upgraded 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
People throw around the phrase “easy restoration,” but this is a possible candidate. It’s a stalled project, a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle for sale here on eBay in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a Buy It Now price of just $3,500…. more»
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Beach Buggy Barn Find! 1968 Meyers Manx
Body kits are wildly common in the car modification world. The Pontiac Fiero is a popular base for custom kits because of its relatively cheap price, removable plastic body panels, and ease of maintenance. What blows the Fiero out… more»
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Rare 4-Seater: 1958 BMW Isetta 600
Rarity is a relative thing. A car can be produced in what might seem like respectable numbers, but when its figures are compared with its natural competitors, the sales results don’t always look that flash. Take the 1958 BMW… more»
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Former Barn Find: 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback
Would you name your Prius? If you have a newer F-150, does it have a name? There’s something about certain cars that inspires their owners to ascribe to them a quality not inherent in a lifeless mass of steel,… more»
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Targa Top: 1972 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914 was introduced as the result of a joint venture between Porsche and Volkswagen, and has a mid-engine layout that both companies thought had potential for future models. This 1972 example is currently for sale in Crestview,… more»
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Original Engine! 1969 Porsche 912 Targa Project
Introduced in 1965 as the entry-level model in Porsche’s lineup, the 912 combined the body and chassis of the newly introduced iconic 911 model with a detuned version of the powertrain of the outgoing 356. A smaller, less powerful… more»
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The Thing! 454-Powered VW-Bodied Custom
And now, for something completely different, The Thing! This rolling answer to a question that perhaps never should have been asked combines the body of a Volkswagen Beetle with a 454 V8 (and presumably other parts) from Chevrolet. The… more»
