We are all fans of the great automotive marques of Germany. Our varied experiences with cars and our passion for the automobile makes writing for this site a natural fit. We all would hear about or see in person unique buying opportunities through our travels and connections. We would spend hours killing time cruising classified advertisements and online auction sites for our favorite marques, either for our own projects or just to lust after. Instead of keeping our finds to ourselves, with germancarsforsaleblog.com, we are now able to do what we’d be doing anyway while sharing our enthusiasm with the world in one place. This isn’t our day job, but something we take time to do for fun and in the interest of other German car fanatics.
Carter Johnson – Managing Editor, Audi/Volkswagen/BMW Specialist
Carter was introduced at a young age to his grandfather’s 1926 Bentley 3/4.5 Litre Open Tourer, a car that still resides in the family. In the 1990s his father hooked him on tracking BMWs and Porsches highlighted by a 1988 M5 and 1989 944 Turbo S among a long line of others. Carter’s first car was a 1986 Audi 4000CS Quattro – four Volkswagens, three BMWs, and nine Audis later, he now owns a 1986 Audi Coupe GT 20V, a 2003 BMW M3, and a 2009 BMW 135i Sport package. In addition to being a high performance driving instructor for the Audi, BMW, and Porsche clubs, Carter received a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge with his dissertation on the Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union Silver Arrows. Carter says he is still looking for a 2003 Avus Pearl S8 and lusts over every single V8 quattro he finds. Carter is a proud father and husband, and when he’s not dreaming of cars is a college history teacher.
Andrew H. – Mercedes-Benz Specialist
Andrew hails from western PA where he has a real problem with owning multiples of the same vehicle. His first car was a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta but soon sold it for a B5 Audi A4 1.8t after he couldn’t stop singing the “La Cucaracha” door chime song that the MK3 VWs are infamous for. In his nine years with his B5 he also owned two 1989 BMW 325ixs, three Land Rover Discovery 1s and two W210 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMGs. He currently puts all his loyalty into Mercedes now and daily drives a W116 Mercedes-Benz 300SD while keeping one of those E55s tucked away in the garage for nice days as he’s trying like hell not to sacrifice it to the devil known as “DaimlerChrysler rust”. One of the Discovery 1s has still stuck around for winter duty only because he hasn’t found a G-Wagen he’s comfortable bathing in road salt yet.
Dan Crouch – Owner and Founder
Dan’s first car was a ’68 Volkswagen Beetle and in keeping with the VW theme he also has owned a Scirocco, GTI, a track day Rabbit, and currently a 2019 Golf R. Other German indulgences have included an e36 BMW M3, 2002 Audi Allroad, Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, and a BMW Z4 M Roadster. Dan also owns raresportbikesforsale.com
Previous Contributors
Robert Simkins – Air-Cooled Specialist
Rob’s first exposure to the world of cars came early on when his Dad purchased an Alfa Romeo Spider. Rob would wait each day for his Dad to return from work, top down and exhaust blaring. After the Alfa, there was a 911 in the garage. But like many others who grew up in the 80s, the true revelation came from an E30 M3 parked at the local BMW dealership. There was something about it that always drew his eye anytime they’d drive by the dealership. He currently drives a 2004 Miata that he’s had for over a decade and lives in Washington, DC. Living in the city means driving tends to come quite a bit less often, but it also means that most driving he does is purely to go for a drive.
Paul Henriques – Mercedes-Benz/BMW/MINI Specialist
Paul grew up in a family with a garage dominated by Volkswagens and Mercedes-Benz. His current ride is a 2006 MINI Cooper S. In addition to contributing to German Cars For Sale Blog, Paul works for a technology organization with his client base centered in Europe and Africa. Paul is a German speaker and has conversational knowledge of Portuguese. While on the road a lot, he resides about half the time in the Mid-Atlantic region, keeping an eye out for mint German and Swedish vehicles.
Nate Rooks – Volkswagen/BMW Specialist
Nate’s grandfathers both owned 2002tiis and Porsches, so German cars are in his blood. He still gets a Road & Track subscription he started at the age of 9. Joining Dan in the “VW was my first car” category, Nate’s first was a 1981 VW Rabbit pickup. Followed by an 80s Toyota 4×4, he was able to realize the dream and bought a 1988 BMW M5. Obviously the 80s are where his personal tastes lie, but he appreciates any and all German cars. He keeps his eyes and ears open for us in the Pacific Northwest.
Craig French – Mercedes-Benz/BMW Specialist
Craig French is a German car enthusiast with a particular passion for ’80s and ’90s era Benzes and BMWs. In his day job he teaches political theory at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. On a relatively modest professor’s salary, he has found creative ways to indulge his passion for expensive German cars by seeking out nicely kept daily drivers that won’t break the bank. That’s how he ended up with a W201 190E, and now an E34 5-series. Originally from London, he lives in Washington, DC.
Pablo Deferrari – Porsche Water-Cooled Specialist
Somewhere between drawing his first breath in this world and acquiring a keen taste for eating glue, something magical happened. As Pablo describes himself:
“No, it wasn’t the discovery of girls…that bit came later. It was the sight of my first Porsche. Wait, let me rephrase that. It was the sound of my first Porsche as it approached me and then this blur of blue flanked with bulbous fenders and this tray-looking thing affixed to its rump followed it. That was the moment that changed me forever. 

I remember it as if it were yesterday; that delicious mechanical cacophony accented by the unmistakable whine of that huge fan sucking gobs of air was a 911 Turbo—in Minerva Blue. That was all it took.”
Even though he’s dyed-in-the-wool air-cooled 911 junkie, Pablo doesn’t discriminate against other Porsches. He’s spent nearly all of his life collecting and reading every book there is about the company, the cars, the people, and how every model’s existence had unmistakable DNA from the model before it. This lust, this passion he has for Porsches can’t be fulfilled by a 911, or a 944; not even a 928, or 968. He’s in deep, baby. Pablo is out to collect one of every model made from 1950 to 1998. And he’s just getting warmed up.
Pablo is the Founder of flüssig magazine, an authority on all things related to the Porsche 924, 928, 944 and 968.
Andy McCulley – Water Cooled Porsche Specialist
Andy is a college student and is our resident Porsche 928 expert. He is also a Mercedes-Benz SL enthusiast. At 21 years of age, he’s lready had four cars which include a 1999 Mercedes SL500, a 2003 Mercedes E320, a 1982 Porsche 928 Weissach Edition, and a 1983 Porsche 928 S, which he currently owns and drives on weekends. Andy is also a member of the team at flüssig magazine, where his tasks range from writing articles about car detailing and concours prep to keeping data on the markets for classic front-engined Porsche’s. There he goes by the alias “Captain Clean†for his fastidious nature and Porsche cleaning compulsion. Andy is a graduate of UNCW in economics and a minor in English and is pursuing a master’s degree at the College of William & Mary.
Evan Earle – Mercedes-Benz/Racing/Historical Specialist
Evan rebuilt his first engine, with the help of his father, at the age of 12 and was hooked from there. He bought his first car before he had a license and, in the German department, has since owned Mercedes and BMW cars, customized to taste. His passion for the Mercedes marque stems from him following his father and grandfather in Benz ownership. Evan can include a 1970 250C and mighty full Euro grey market 1979 450SEL 6.9 as vehicles he’s owned and restored. He also owns a very custom Land Rover Discovery that has an engine swap upgrade he pulled off amongst other goodies (he insists that there are some German-made parts on it). Evan has traveled the globe on automotive quests to indulge the German car habit, including wheel time in an Alpina B7, powering a new Mercedes down the autobahn, and touring the RUF factory. At visits to F1 and vintage races, factories and shows, he always has his eye open for that next project or post. Evan can occasionally be seen at the birthplace of American road racing, Watkins Glen International race track, which is a short trip from his Ithaca, N.Y. home.
Brian Nichols – Volkswagen Specialist
A native Bay Stater, Brian now resides in Rhode Island. He’s been in to cars as long as he can remember; his father being in the auto restoration business as a fabricator. Instead of watching football on Sundays, they would tinker with whatever car was on hand, mostly Beetles, and ‘64 Rivieras. Brian has been mainly in to VWs since he could drive. He’s owned two ‘84 GTIs, one when he was 18 and the one he owns now which has been in his possession for seven years. Brian has also had a ’84 Subaru 4WD wagon, ’89 Saab SPG, ’85 Jetta Coupe, ’90 Audi 80, ’01 GTI VR6. Currently, his daily driver is a Volkswagen Touareg TDI. As you may find from his posts, he has an unnatural love for the station wagon. While he mainly gravitates towards VW/Audi products, Brian has had a strong appreciation for anything automotive or mechanical. “I love German cars, hot rods, classics, Japanese cars…basically anything that is well done,†says Brian. During the day he drives a desk at an insurance company but at night loves to tinker with his VWs.
Your work is exceptional. All the best.
Hi,
I love your site. I check it everyday, as I’m looking for a german daily driver here in Southern California. I have looked at every post you’ve done in search of the right car to target. For a beginner enthusiast (read,: not a mechanic) what do you think the most reliable german car is for under 10k? 15K… ? that has the lowest operation costs, easiest, cheapest to repair if you don’t do your own work?
It might make a great feature for beginners… I know it sounds like a noob question, but to see general recommendations with mileage to look for and maintenance questions would be awesome…Even a good read for enthusiasts… like top ten under 10 recommendations, not ten ads, but what you would target for first timers dipping their feet in. You could do a list for 10k, 15k, etc…
Please don’t be offended, the site is the best, just an idea from someone getting into the game without a huge mechanical background and looking for that ten year car.
I had a 2002 E-320 4Matic (I was in RI at the time) that I was in love with, but sadly had to part with after an accident. The maintenance was crazy and I can’t help but think that had I done a little more research, I would have purchased a car with lower miles and a better history- a feature from you guys would surely have helped!
Keep up the good work and thank you, your site is my first daily read in the morning. Awesome.
I’m a chef, so if you guys are ever in SoCal, look me up and I’ll cook you dinner.
Best,
Joe Hafner
Hello!!
Love the blog! Bought the 260e 5speed you had listed. Have a 260e with 60k miles and just got a 500e with 85k…. You have to list a car on the Brabus site, an e65 with less than 300km!!!! I would LOVE to know the asking price on that one!!!
Mike
Thanks for all the compliments everyone, we appreciate it!
Paul Henriques
Managing Editor
I am addicted to your website – I visit it at least 3 times a day. You make it very hard for me to get anything done at my work – shame on you! 🙂 All joking aside, I really appreciate your passion collectively and thoroughly enjoy reading and seeing everything on the site. I share very similar feelings per your write ups. Kudos!
Cole
Current : 83 911 SC Coupe Grand Prix White
Past: 1992 Jetta 4 Door, 1987 GTI, 1984 GTI, 1983 GTI, 1979 Canadian Market GTI, 1979 Scirocco.
Hey GCFSB,
Thought you guys might be interested in this. It’s a ’98 S-class in my area (Ontario, Canada) that seems to be in decent shape for dirt cheap. Of course, there’s no such thing as a cheap V8 Mercedes but still… if my driveway didn’t have a strict 3-pedal requirement, I’d check it out.
Keep up the great work. Your blog is the most dangerous thing I read on a regular basis.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/ottawa/1998-mercedes-s420-154k/596667487
Cheers,
Shannan Jones,
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Gents,
Love the site….great work and props out to all involved.
AG
Thanks, AG! We appreciate the feedback!
Best,
Carter
Love the site…check it religiously! I also enjoy finding obscure vehicles online and just happened across a really cool Unimog that is being auctioned off by the U.S. govt. I didn’t think they had any in the gov’t fleet and so far not a single bid despite it being in pretty good shape. Check it out and see if it’s worth writing up. Someone needs to appreciate this! Video is really cool too! http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=7852337
I have always felt that automotive journalists are some of the best, and I am very fond of Peter Egan, Csaba Csere, Jamie Kitman, Ezra Dyer, etc. GCFS Blog is right there next to those guys, with a much better focus that the traditional periodical and the nonsense that appears on the nocturnal creature blog site. Who cares about some crappy mid-sixties fiat econobox??? I certainly don’t.
Continue to share about the German enthusiast cars and I will continue to come here everyday.
Mark
Just wanted to say thanks for the good work and great site… Especially the Wheel Roundup! It’s a unique topic that I always enjoy reading. More magnesium rally wheels please!
Hi Guys,
Love your site. Can we exchange Blog Roll links?
Cheers, Guy
Hey guys,
Loving the site as usual, keep up the good work.
Just wanted to make one small suggestion…
I know its “GERMANcarsforsaleblog.com”, but have you ever considered featuring other marques from europe as well? Maybe a Saab here or there, or a Jaguar? Just to name a couple.
Just thought it might add a bit of variety, since I know most of the people coming to this site are not just strictly german car only fans.
I know if would be tough to choose where to draw the line, and I am sure this has been mentioned before…
Just thought I’d give some food for thought. 🙂
-Bryan
NY
I own a 1988 e30, ‘M’ wagon I imported it from England when I moved here to Utah 13 years ago..I have owned the car for 15 yrs, and sincerely love it.. I wish I could post photos here for you all to enjoy but it seems I cannot. It has been featured in total BMW magazine recently I have entered it into car shows with much enjoyment and success. When I purchased the car I wrote to BMW in Germany who wrote back and confirmed the cars history namely that it was the fifth one of five ever built of its specification with the intent to market a luxury, sporty, family car, thus in the 5 BMW showroom floors the attempt failed and was scrapped due to an excessively high price tag for what seemed to be a fancy family car. Luckily for me I own the one that was on the Chandlers BMW dealership floor in London England.
Wow, the world seems small again. I went to Cornell with Evan and remember him from an education class we took together. I believe he was studying “General Studies” at Cornell; seemed much more awesome than my science major at the time. I also remember talking 500Es with him- I think he had the 6.9 at that time, and I remember he told me “mileage doesn’t scare me”. I was a lowly Volvo owner at the time, but had the same mindset. I took my time finding and acquiring a german car, but produdly own a 2012 BMW E91 touring wagon with a 6 speed (one of the last on the production line). Thanks for the brief gearhead kinship, and wonderful to see you made something for others with that spirit!
This is an amazing site. Keep it up guys! This definitely will be a daily visit. I currently own a C55 AMG, and I am very pleased that there are so many other enthusiast out there.
I just wanted to say thank you for this site. After looking for a few years, I just picked up an ’02 S6 with a manual six speed conversion. It is a joy to drive and I greatly appreciate all the info gleaned here on this terrific site. –John
Thanks for the great work. I am a daily reader. As I have mentioned in some of my posts over the years I am an avid 911 collector. I have owned many of the odd ball models which no one wanted in the 1990. Unfortunately for me I have long since sold the ones which are now selling for silly money. Post divorce and now with a child I sont spend as freely on cars. I still have an 88 Cassis Red Targa.
I am sure you’ll find some interesting cars on this sight:
http://rpmsportscars.com/
If you dont already know those guys you should take a look at their inventory. Only the finest best of the best. Of course the prices match
Thanks Howard, and thanks for passing along the link to RPM. Noted. Cheers.
Do you have a phone no?
Paul, how do I send tips and submissions to GCFSB these days? I tried an old email address I had, but it came back undeliverable, and I can’t find a link on the website. Thanks.
Hey Larry, the web@germancarsforsaleblog.com address you used was correct! Thanks for the tip again,
Carter
Carter
Is your magnificent series on the Merecedes-Auto Union racing story available in print form? i m fascinated by every bit and piece of that story, but I’m afraid once I begin reading your posts online my day will be gone. History: while in elementary school in Bucks County, Pa., a class-mate’s farther had a 500k (this was in the 1950s; I rode to school in it once.). In 1986 (or thereabouts) i visited Rosemeyer’s grave near Darmstadt, having received the Autobahn exit coordinates from Auto Motor Und Sport (I was driving a Mercedes AMG “Hammer” replica for AutoWeek.)
Oh . . and in 181 or 82, I came upon an old issue of Road and Track that showed a picture of an Auto Union Type C at a state engineering school in Riga, obviously being used for nothing. i figured and fantasized about ways and means of getting that car out from behind the Iron Ccurtain. nothing but dreams.
Other fact: in the 1980s, I sat in the checkered upholstery seat of the W196 at Pebble Beach before Leo Levine started it up, to the unrestrained delight of the elegant crowd, for Phil Hill to drive past the judges’ stand.
Miscellaneous: besides the 500K (that car belonged to the Leyden family, and was said to have ended up i the Mercedes museum), as a 12-year old I rode at speed in my uncle’s 300SL gullwing, travelling from Lime Rock to West Hartford after a race at lime Rock. A few years later, after I had my license, I drove the 300SL ocnvertible on which he had traded the gullwing. He supposedly owned the second one brought into the country. Is the man who got the Auto Union from behind Soviet Lines still alive?
I love your writing. My current machinery is mundane: a 1992 M5 (90k miles) and a 1985 928S (44K).
Carter, my post intended to be no more nor less than an expression of appreciation for your brilliant presentation of the Silver Arrows history. Your extensive historical knowledge and detail-rich contextual element of the series is enthralling. My thanks to you for writing it and to the site for publishing.it The words rise above the level of “automotive journalism.” It’s superb writing on a subject I happen to love. Thank you, and keep it up.
Thank you for the compliments, David! We’re halfway through, 3 parts left! Keep tuning in, thanks for following and I really appreciate the feedback.
Best,
Carter
Hi,
I enjoy reading your blogs and I find your opinions valuable. I want to know if there is a quick turnover of these modern classics and is there a demand in the US and in Germany. I’m trying to find out if this is a business I want to indulge in and explore.
I love cars and now I enjoy modern classics more that the new ones.
Thanks…
Nice Looking 928 GTS if you’ve not seen this one before
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-928-GTS-Coupe-2-Door-/291430137422?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43da96fe4e&item=291430137422
Thanks Howard! Love the Fikses on it. It’s a little short on time but we’ll keep an eye on it to see if it pops back up! Thanks for sending it in!
Minerva Blue is one of my top five Porsche colors. The 928 is a car I like, but I like from a distance, ownership costs and headaches are more than I need these days. But ..!!! Thats a good looking car which I am sure if I tried I could justify to myself and buy it. The Fikse’s are nice but IMO it cries out for a set of CUP 1’s which it probably had from the factory.
Keep up the great work…. thanks for such a great blog.
Sincerely,
Howard
Interesting 930 for sale in a rare color combo!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121641810113?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
This E55 is interesting in that it has already had the air suspension replaced. This is the absolute best way to go for these old beasts. No longer original but far better in ever respect.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-AMG-E55-/331546387384?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d31b463b8&item=331546387384
If I remember correctly the W211 E55 was near as doesn’t matter 500hp. Would make a nice commuter.
Cheers,
Vic
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This looks like a well modified urs4 with all the rs2 bits and more. He even lists your “Still the best deal going” link…
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5058777081.html
Cheers
Thanks Nancy, interesting find!
Don’t often see one of these come up..
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/bmw/m1/1534823.html
Indeed! I wrote one of the AHG cars up last year. Thanks for sending!
Nice “ronin” D2 S8 for your blog.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5094594012.html
@TTdriver, great spot, thanks! -Carter
e91 6 speed
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5104120821.html
Thanks Brent! Neat one!
http://boulder.craigslist.org/cto/5118249055.html
1990 MTech e34 5-Speed Manual
Hello All;
Please add a comments section to Paul’s excellent piece on the VW plant in Wolfesburg. I really enjoyed it and am sure others would like to comment as well. This is the kind of bonus material that adds so much to the pleasure of regular reading. Thanks for all the hard work and keep it up!
Thanks Mark, I’ll try to move the comment over there!
Hi,folks,
a lot of nice cars here,
I have a 1963 auto union au 1000 sp, in good condition. its in Norway, and i heard i might get better price when selling, outside Norway. Its a very rare car, 38.000 km. You can find all information and pictures bout this car at , finn.no, choose biler til salgs , choose audi, choose other.
Is there anyone who can tell me a reason price or value of this car , in todays market?
Im struggling to find out.
Thnx & Bst rgrds.
Kent, Norway.
Hello,
we are a good recommended German Tuner for Porsche and Mercedes. Also we built some special cars LOTEC C 1000, this car is in USA. and the LOTEC Sirius, this car is on my Workshop.
I am interested on Porsche carrera wide Body in excelent condition. Also i am Interested on
911 964 Turbo.
Hello,
Published an ad but wanted some info from you guys how do i get my listing to show up?
Ive listed a Low mileage B6 S4 with 21K miles. feel free to call me at 716-208-7120
When I search for my car it doesn’t show up…..
Thanks
Nic Nowicki
How can I edit my classifieds? I have try to request the access key but there is no email.
Waiting for your swift reply. Thank you.
I need some help, from any reader. I have a 1987 VW Scirocco Coupe (Silver) that I bought new. It has always been garaged, covered. it has 149,000 original miles in 28 years, all put on by me. It is in extremely good condition, but has several small issues that need repair (like wear on outer edge of driver’s seat, etc. Everything works, has A/C, new radiator, hoses, many new parts. Etc. Body excellent without damage.
I’m giving up on project of bringing it back up to showroom condition, and have decided to sell. Does anyone have a good idea how to go about advertising my car?
Price negotiable
Thank you
Email for this entry: zena12@comcast.net
It would work perfectly in our classifieds area: https://germancarsforsaleblog.com/self-service-classifieds/
I would also recommend in the regional for sale forum at vwvortex.com
Good luck!
dc
Dan, did you get my 2011 red M3 ad? When will it run? Do I owe you any more money?
BTW, I’m a big fan of the BMW 5 series wagons and owned two 540is, If I could find another, I’d buy it in a second.