Special editions among the domestic brands are a dime a dozen, but it was unusual back in the day for the likes of Porsche to roll out a limited trim package. The 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Championship Edition was… more»
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Aug 13, 2023 • Classifieds For Sale • 6 Comments
Parked Since 1990: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
One of my favorite underappreciated classics at the moment is the Porsche Type 931, otherwise known as the 924 Turbo. It has all the hallmarks of a future collector car that we all should have purchased when they were… more»
Jun 1, 2023 • Classifieds • 16 Comments
Insanely Cute 1955 Messerschmitt KR200
The average price paid for a three-wheeled Messerschmitt KR200 bubble top microcar is $41,037, so finding this 1955 example—a restoration that is heading toward the finish line—for $16,500 in a Barn Finds Classified in Bentonville, Arkansas is intriguing. It’s… more»
Apr 6, 2023 • Classifieds For Sale • 8 Comments
One Owner Rotary: 1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
To me, the FC-chassis Mazda RX-7 is one of the most underappreciated Japanese sports cars of the modern era. Like the MKIII-chassis Toyota Supra and the Z31 Nissan 300ZX, these cars have seemingly languished behind their older and younger… more»
Mar 30, 2023 • Classifieds • 12 Comments
Parts Car Included: 1959 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
The car is a rare one, a 1959 Mercury Colony Park, from the era when station wagons were kings of the road. This is a particularly curvaceous example of the breed, built during peak fin. It has enough chrome… more»
Nov 18, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • Comment
Very Clean 1969 BMW 2002 Is A Bargain!
There’s a lot of déjà vu in looking at this low-mileage 1969 BMW 2002 for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Anaheim, California. I owned several just like it, back in the late 1970s when $500 bought fairly decent examples…. more»
Nov 17, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 7 Comments
One Year Model: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
The W113 Mercedes-Benz is one of the prettier convertibles the company has made, and after years of living in the shadow of the 300SL roadster, it has finally emerged as a very collectible classic. This example is desirable for… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 6 Comments
Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a car that’s near and dear to my heart. Long-term Barn Finds readers will remember that I dragged one out of a junkyard in Pennsylvania… more»
Nov 13, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 5 Comments
Turbodiesel Truck: 1985 Volkswagen Doka
A few weeks ago, I ran a car show down in Florida called the VW Beach Bash. Among the large field of mostly air-cooled models were a handful of later water-cooled entries, my favorite of which had to be… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 20 Comments
Porsche Beater: 1960 Devin SS
A few weeks ago, I have the privilege of riding in a Devin D roadster, a car that rides two inches off the ground and is powered by a Porsche Super 90 engine. It was an absolute blast (the… more»
Sep 20, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 10 Comments
Running Project: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
If you hadn’t noticed, the R107 market is one of the better-stocked ponds in the collector segment. As we’ve discussed before, the bottom end is pretty cheap and the upper end sees some fairly strong prices. The safest bet… more»
May 16, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 21 Comments
Parked Since ’95: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a major project, having been in storage since 1995 and just recently exhumed. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of details, but based on the background and the price in the windshield, I’m… more»
May 16, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 7 Comments
The Real McCoy: 1991 Land Rover Camel Trophy
In the world of motorsport, few vehicles survive from the bygone days of rough-and-tumble, death-defying racing on or off paved surfaces. In this case it’s a real Camel Trophy team truck and it’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»
Apr 11, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 5 Comments
Single Family 1971 Chevrolet Nova Project
The Chevy II/Nova was a staple in the Chevrolet portfolio from 1962 through 1979. It was conceived as a more conventional competitor in the then-new compact car market space that Corvair entered first. This 1971 edition is a basic… more»
Mar 7, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 10 Comments
Mini 4X4: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
The LJ20 was a mini version of Jeep’s CJ2A and was not commonly seen in the U.S. as the company was focused on getting Americans to ride their motorcycles in 1972. While the metalwork on this “Jeep” looks good,… more»
Feb 22, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 13 Comments
Wildland Fire Truck: 1974 GMC K2500 4×4
Old fire trucks and other firefighting apparatuses continue to show up with ridiculously low mileage and in seemingly mint condition, a trend we hope never goes away. This 1974 GMC K2500 4×4 is a former fire department vehicle that… more»
