Look what I found for sale (automotive edition)

[Stu_Barnes]

So after inadvertently putting up a few vehicles that made me think wow, thats crazy they're asking that much.

I thought its high time for the 'Look what I found for sale (automotive edition)" thread.

Post links out to interesting vehicles that you found for sale, are surprised at or are astounded at the asking price.

Theres no space for the mundane so any submissions with a thumbs down will be unceremoniously deleted.

 

[Stu_Barnes]

I'll start with the OG Fiat panda 4x4 of your 1980's dreams.

The Cultivated Collector

The Cultivated Collector is the realization of a dream to provide collectors and enthusiasts with the finest investment-grade vehicles on earth

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You know it's special when this awaits you. all I can say is wow.

 

[bemax]

I followed this one in February. It’s a pitty that I don’t know enough about importing cars from the USA to Europe.
It’s a beautiful car and I hope the new owner has lots of fun with it!

1975 Jensen Interceptor Mk III Convertible

Bid for the chance to own a 1975 Jensen Interceptor Mk III Convertible at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #98,565.

bringatrailer.com

 

[Stu_Barnes]

Just spotted this on the Nürburgring 2023

Not for sale, at least I don't think so, but what on earth is this thing? Also thats a pretty cool shower trailer there.

Looks like it will be a bit chilly on the way home

 

[Greasemonkey]

Thats a DKW Munga. Used by the Bundeswehr, Police, Red Cross, THW etc. in the sixties and seventies, before the Bundeswehr went to the G-Wagon .

 

[emax]

It has a two-stroke engine, three cylinders with 1000 cc. Very simple and reliable.

But be aware of fuel burn ...

 

[Krabby]

It looks like Audi’s take on the VM thing!

 

[emax]

The four Audi rings on the radiator grille date from the founding of the "Auto-Union," which included DKW, Audi, Horch and Wanderer. One ring for each member. Later, the "Neckarsulmer Motorenwerke", NSU, joined the Auto-Union and finally they merged to Audi AG.

Incidentally, the name "Audi" is the imperative form of the Latin verb "audere" - to listen, in German "horchen". So the German name "Horch" is the same word as the imperative of the verb "horchen" == "horch!" and translates to "audi!" in Latin.

Legend has it that August Horch came up with the idea for the name "Audi" from the son of a business partner which was a Latin pupil.

The Munga above was a DKW car and as a member of the Auto Union in that time it shows the four rings. DKW doesn't exist any more as an own brand.

 

[Stu_Barnes]

1994 Land Rover Defender 90 LS3 by Osprey Custom Cars | PCARMARKET

A creation by Osprey Custom Cars of Wilmington NC, this one-of-a-kind 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 underwent a complete body-off restoration including a new interior, upgraded LED lighting, a high-end sound system, heavy-duty running gear, and a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine borrowed from a Chevrolet...

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I suppose its an option...

 

[Krabby]

Looks nice - and I love those wheels. I know they're just regular old LR ones, but I've always liked them. I'm a 5-spoke fan.

 

[alvan]

DKW was the winner of a tender to which DKW, Porsche and Goliath, a subsidiary of Borgward, were invited to present a light off-road vehicle of the kind of the original version of the Willys GP (Jeep). Porsche presented Typ 597 Jadwagen but, after the order was awarded to DKW, it was only allowed to build 50 examples of the Typ 597...

 

[globalgregors]

DKW was the winner of a tender to which DKW, Porsche and Goliath, a subsidiary of Borgward, were invited to present a light off-road vehicle of the kind of the original version of the Willys GP (Jeep). Porsche presented Typ 597 Jadwagen but, after the order was awarded to DKW, it was only allowed to build 50 examples of the Typ 597...

Did any of these vehicles carry on the torsion bar arrangement from the Kübelwagen, or was that an evolutionary dead-end?

 

[emax]

I don't know whether the military versions inherited the torsion bar (in Germany we call it "Torsionsfeder" - "torsion spring"). But it was by no means a dead-end: The "Käfer" (aka "Beetle") had a torsion suspension for many years (until 1979, I believe), so millions of Käfer models were (and still are) equipped with torsion bars (springs).

I'm not sure about younger Käfer series.

The Kübelwagen is btw based on the Käfer, it's the same concept and as well almost the same design and build. The Volkswagen T1 and T2, I believe) had as well the same chassis, front axle, gear and motor concept and design.

 

[globalgregors]

I don't know whether the military versions inherited the torsion bar (in Germany we call it "Torsionsfeder" - "torsion spring"). But it was by no means a dead-end: The "Käfer" (aka "Beetle") had a torsion suspension for many years (until 1979, I believe), so millions of Käfer models were (and still are) equipped with torsion bars (springs).

I'm not sure about younger Käfer series.

The Kübelwagen is btw based on the Käfer, it's the same concept and as well almost the same design and build. The Volkswagen T1 and T2, I believe) had as well the same chassis, front axle, gear and motor concept and design.

Oh yes, of course. 911 etc had a longitudinal torsion arrangement... something to google on the weekend.

 

[IGL]

I like this Porsche Diesel 111, definitely designed to go off-road.

 

[alvan]

My 964 turbo (thirty three years old) had already coil springs...

 

[Tazzieman]

I like this Porsche Diesel 111, definitely designed to go off-road.

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My understanding is that old man Porsche designed the tractor's auto transmission so farmers in muddy boots wouldn't have to faff around with clutch pedals and floppy gear shifters.
Walter Rohrl owns one. He is partial to the old school Porsches. Hates the Taycan!

 

[Tazzieman]

Further to the above, some hidden history
Porsche tractor

 

[Stu_Barnes]

44k-Mile 2019 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG | PCARMARKET

The Mercedes-AMG G63 combines incredible off-road capabilities and luxurious amenities along with a powerful 4.0-liter V8 Biturbo engine. Finished in Designo Platinum Magno (051U) over a Designo Macchiato Beige and Black Nappa leather interior, this example was optioned with 22” AMG wheels, the...

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For the G wagon cross shoppers.

That interior looks great.