One question I have about project cars is this: do you ever get to a point, age-wise, where you simply don’t want to take on a car ready for restoration? I’ll explain more later, but you start to ask… more»
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Parts Car Candidate? 1972 Mercedes 450 SL
Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Back in 1972, a Mercedes 450 SL was an exalted ride; if you had one, you were doing all right. Today’s deleterious find, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a figurative shadow of its… more»
BF Success Story: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
We recently received a message from BF Auctions Alumni Tom B, also known as RedBaran, about his 1966 Volkswagen Beetle, which he won in September 2024. Reading his message put a massive smile on my face, so I just had to… more»
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Low Miles, No Reserve: 1997 BMW Z3 2.8L Convertible
The BMW Z3 upgraded our sports-car aspirations. Americans had benefited since 1989 from the advent of the Miata – which remains the best-selling convertible in the world. Cheap, cheerful, and tossable, the Miata re-invigorated an entire segment. But it… more»
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BF Auction: 1992 Opel Calibra
Through its association with General Motors, Opel last sold cars in the U.S. in 1975. That was through Buick dealers because they previously had no smaller automobiles to sell. So, there were no channels to buy an Opel Calibra… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
There are certain vehicles that seemingly never go out of stock. The C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, the Mazda Miata, and the C107 Mercedes-Benz are cars that rarely prompt an urgent need to buy. Now, of course, if you find the… more»
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Barn Find Diesel: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240 D
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is the sort of car that becomes like a family member: even when it’s old and kind of annoying, you still want to keep it around (I kid, I kid – family members are never annoying.)… more»
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Garage Find! 1985 Ford Merkur XR4Ti
Merkur fans, we know you’re out there. Thousands of posts on the Merkur Club of America forum prove it. So come hither: we have a survivor-quality, 1985 Ford Merkur XR4Ti listed here on facebook Marketplace for only $1500. Located… more»
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Horizon Blue Pagoda: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
One of the best attributes of a vintage Mercedes-Benz is how usable the car is, even if it hails from the 60s or 70s. Their excellent highway manners and solid construction allows for continued stewardship of an antique car… more»
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Rare Golf Yellow Paint: 1979 BMW 320i
The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series lives in a space where it’s not entirely valuable, but it also occasionally ticks the right boxes and you’ll see one sail to a surprising price in a live auction. Over the years, the market… more»
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Rare Single Cab Pickup: 1967 VW Transporter
The Volkswagen Type 2 was offered in a variety of configurations, and while the pop-top camper gets all the glory, the pickup and cargo vans – the utility vehicles, for all intents and purposes – are increasingly sought after…. more»
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4-Speed Project: 1973 BMW Bavaria E3
Sedans may not be the sexiest cars around, but there’s a lot to be said for a four-door with four speeds. The BMW Bavaria is a classic Autobahn cruise missile that combines the torquey power of an overbuilt inline-six… more»
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Mail Order Motorcycle: 1960 Allstate DeLuxe 175
Before malls (“What’s a mall, daddy?”) and even online shopping, millions of us browsed through big, fat catalogs and bought items from underwear to houses and everything in between, including motorcycles. This 1960 Allstate DeLuxe 175 is one that… more»
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Stored for 20 Years: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
The Porsche 944 Turbo has been discussed to death in internet forums whereby potential owners debate the merit of buying a 951 over a modern-day Boxster or 996. The debate can be fiery at times, with 911 owners claiming… more»
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6-Speed Flood Project: 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Here’s a project car opportunity that introduces all sorts of questions: the 996 chassis continues disrupt relationships, automotive forums, and car gatherings. Is it a good car? Is it a ticking time bomb? The debate rages on, and sadly,… more»
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Widebody Slantnose: 1982 Porsche 911
There are few things more exciting than seeing a dusty sports car in a garage. Of course, any of you who have found yourselves short on time to drive your classic or vintage vehicle may find that it gets… more»