Press "Enter" to skip to content

German Cars For Sale Blog Posts

This site contains Ebay partner affiliate links, which may earn us a commission at no additional cost to you.

1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6

Published September 25, 2014 by Rob

Given the relatively short time in which it was around, it is kind of staggering to consider the number of variants produced of the 964. Even looking beyond the many different Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 models there were also 4 different turbos, the Speedster, the Carrera RS America, the Carrera Cup and the America Roadster. Granted, some of these were made in very small numbers, but still we certainly could not accuse Porsche of being complacent during this time! And here we have one of those rarer variants, a 1994 Black Metallic Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6. For the final two model years of the 964 Porsche released a turbocharged version of the standard 3.6 liter flat-six that had been the primary motivation of the rest of the 964 line since its inception. While this wouldn’t be the last 964 Turbo, that would be the 3.6 Turbo S, these are still highly sought after and prized by Porsche enthusiasts as some of the last rear-drive 911 Turbos Porsche produced.

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 on eBay

Read Our Post1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6
1 Comment

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

Published September 25, 2014 by Carter

My first experience with a 944 Turbo was very memorable; I was a passenger in a ’89 Turbo at Lime Rock Park with a very experienced instructor. Though I knew he was a good driver, my 13 year old mind couldn’t cope with the way the car gained speed; I was transfixed in fear and exhilaration as the g-forces pulled my legs off the floor over the uphill. When I finally got the chance to drive one a few years later, I figured this performance was instantaneous; seeing a gap in traffic that was just large enough for a French Poodle, I popped the clutch and floored it – grasping the wheel with all my strength for the impending carrier launch that was about to occur. But as my mind played Kenny Loggin’s Danger Zone, a realization slowly crept over me – I was barely moving. I looked in the mirror, fully anticipating the crunch of impact as I was rightly rear-ended by the driver I had just cut off. But as the grill loomed large and I winced in pain, the engine came on boost – suddenly, there was no road ahead of me, only sky. The car launched forward with an enthusiasm I can still feel. I was used to quick acceleration, growing up with a E28 M5 in the family – but this car was different. The all-or-nothing throttle pedal made you feel as if only you knew how to drive the car; it was like a secret that hid supercar performance. Push a little and you’ve got an economy car getting 30 m.p.g on the highway – push a lot and you’re gaining speed in 30 m.p.h. increments:

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo on eBay

Read Our Post1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
4 Comments

1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE

Published September 25, 2014 by Nate

$_57 (3)
I love finding anti-G55/G63 G-wagens, and here’s one that’s been used hard but is ready to go for more. It’s an Idaho off-roader, ready to take on trails and backcountry in a way that fully exploits its original intentions. Racks, lights, and big tires all create a great look in addition to being very useful, and the short wheelbase looks like a blast in the hills. It has low mileage but quite a bit of lurking rust, which should keep the price low.

Click for details: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE for sale on eBay

Read Our Post1980 Mercedes-Benz 280GE
2 Comments

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL v. “1956” HMDE 300SL Replica

Published September 25, 2014 by Carter

There are a lot of famous cars that I dream about owning but just aren’t realistic. I’d love a Lancia Stratos, for example. And a Porsche 917K. But since my bank account doesn’t currently contain quite enough commas in the balance statement to make that occur, they’re going to remain dreams. Of course, for reasonable amounts you can buy quite convincing replicas of these cars; Hawk makes a very good Stratos copy, and RCR makes one killer-looking 917K knockoff. While purists decry these fakes as degradation of the brand, when well executed I find these replicas really intriguing. They offer an opportunity for not only mere mortals to own them, but more importantly they offer people who would never get to see them driven a chance to experience the shape in the wild. Another such car that gets traded for the same amount as the GDP of some small African nations is the Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing”. Considered by many to be the first “supercar”, the 300SL’s performance and design was otherworldly in the 1950s and though it’s not the most expensive Mercedes-Benz model they remain firmly out of the grasp of any but the most well-heeled enthusiasts. Like many Ferrari models, Mercedes-Benz has carefully sought out and squashed any attempts at building replicas, and few that remain floating around look close to the original. But today I have both a stunning original example and a reasonably accurate replica that you could actually buy and drive. Is the replica worth spending money on, though?

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL on Hemmings

Read Our Post1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL v. “1956” HMDE 300SL Replica
1 Comment

Work Porsche – 1959 Porsche-Diesel Super

Published September 25, 2014 by Carter

What if I told you you could own an air-cooled “Super” from Porsche’s repertoire that was an important part of their history but relatively unknown amongst enthusiasts? You’d probably expect that this rarity would be super expensive, too – out of touch with most mortal’s budgets. But you’re wrong! Not only could you own this Porsche Super, you could pull some stumps out with it. Never again will you think about sowing your oats in a Porsche the same way! In all seriousness, the four tractor models designed by Porsche in the 1930s were a very important and interesting part of the company’s history. Initially, post war these tractors were needed to help rebuild Germany and bolster exports. Though they had difficulty competing with domestic tractors price-wise in the United States, the Porsche-Diesel tractors were more advanced and impressive. Lower range tractors received a 2-cylinder motor, while higher range models got a 3-cylinder unit like this one. Production ended up being moved to the old Zeppelin factory in Friedrichshafen and taken over by Mannesmann, but the Porsche design remained the center of these tractors. Forgotten by many until recently, there’s now a greater appreciation for the original Porsche diesel:

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1959 Porsche-Diesel Super on eBay

Read Our PostWork Porsche – 1959 Porsche-Diesel Super
1 Comment