When it comes to classic cars, many people are quite reluctant to modify them. They're scared of "ruining" them or decreasing their value. However, some classic cars, in this instance German ones, are actually perfect to modify, in a tasteful way of course.
Whether it's subtle mods, like some nice wheels, to larger mods, such as bigger turbos, etc, it's always nice to make your car your own, especially when it's a classic, since so much more thought goes into it. These are some of the best German classic cars to modify.
9 Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is a brilliant classic to modify. From subtle mods like Fuchs alloys or some cool decals, all the way to complete transformations with widebody kits from RWB. The 911 is an awesome car, and it has been produced since 1963. One of the most popular 911 generations for those in the modifying scene is the 964 generation.
The 964 911 ran from 1989 to 1993, and it was one of the best-looking Porsches ever. It looks so iconic, and some of the models such as the Carrera RS or the Turbo were just so cool. RWB makes some absolutely ridiculous body kits for these cars. Check out these awesome modified Porsche 911's.
8 BMW E30
The BMW E30 is a classic that everyone loves. They're so popular in the modification scene. For those who love to create show cars to drifters, you can really modify these cars in the way you want them to be. One of the most popular E30 models is the 325i. Powered by either a 2.7 or a 2.5 liter inline-6, these cars sound absolutely incredible.
There are plenty of body kits, engine upgrades, wheels, etc available for the E30, so you really can make it your own. Furthermore, beater E30 models are pretty cheap and some are under $1000. Therefore, it will be a perfect track car.
7 VW Golf
The VW Golf is a brilliant car, and over the years it has amassed a huge cult following. The original Golf was launched back in 1974, and it became an instant hit. Then, in 1976, came the GTI model, which was the genesis for the hot-hatchback. Original and MK2GTI models are rarely touched by tuners nowadays, but the MK3 models are.
The MK3 Golf is one of the most popular tuner cars out there. It looks pretty cool, and it was the first Golf generation to feature the legendary VR6 engine. It sounded amazing and it was so easy to tune.
6 Mercedes SEC
The Mercedes SEC is a proper gangster car from the 1980s. Based on the W126 S-Class, it was a stylish 2-door luxury coupe that was very popular amongst car tuners, most particularly Koenig and Gemballa. This is the sort of car that requires subtle mods. Things such as MEC design wheels maybe, or an AMG conversion. However, if you want to be different you can always put a widebody kit on it.
The top models were the 500 and the 560. Both featured a huge V8 which sounded awesome. The 560 is a far rarer and more expensive car than the 500, but it still doesn't break the bank since you can get one nowadays for reasonable money.
5 Audi S2
The Audi S2 is an absolutely insane car. It was the successor to the legendary Audi Quattro, a classic car that goes for a lot nowadays. The S2 was far uglier than the Quattro, but it still featured an inline-5 turbo. It sounded crazy, and you could even hear the turbo whooshing away.
Tuners love these cars. They can be tuned to silly figures, over 1000hp in some cases. They sound crazy and they are also AWD. Perfect for the drag strip, then. You can easily modify this car since there are so many parts available for it. A truly underrated car that is bound to put a smile on your face every time you drive it.
4 Porsche 944
The "poor mans Porsche" as it was nicknamed has made a name for itself in the tuner world. It makes a great show car, and there are many widebody kits available for it. Some of the most common modifications in recent times for these cars are air suspension and big alloys. They seem to be better at looking good than going fast.
The 944 was a neglected car. It was powered by a 4-cylinder, and it was the cheapest Porsche in the lineup whilst on sale. It was literally the second best after the 911, hence why nobody wanted them.
3 Mercedes S-Class
The Mercedes S-Class is a car that really benefits well from slight modifications. Small things such as bigger alloys, slightly lowered suspension, tinted windows, etc. There are a few widebody kits available for the S-Class, but we feel they are just too over the top. However, there have been a few tuning companies who have modified the S-Class to the max and done a good job of it.
One of the best body kits for the S-Class was from Koenig. It was similar to the one seen on the SEC, but it just looks so much more outrageous on an S-Class sedan. Certainly a neck breaker.
2 Audi S4/RS4
The Audi S4/RS4 is officially a classic. It's over 20 years old, and prices have started to rise. The S4 was originally powered by a 5-cylinder or a V8 when it was based on the Audi 100. The first S4 in the A4 generation series was the mighty B5, which featured a 2.7-liter Biturbo V6.
The S4 tends to be more popular with tuners than the RS4 since it is a lot cheaper and, in all honesty, less desirable. However, it does feature the same engine, so all is not lost.
1 VW Beetle
The VW Beetle is an absolutely legendary car and has a massive cult following worldwide. These cars have always been modified to the max, and in some cases transformed into something else such as a beach buggy. The Beetle is loved by tuners worldwide for just how creative you can be with it.
Beetles are going up in value, but there are still plenty of cheap ones about. They're very easy to work on and there are plenty of parts available worldwide for these cars. The Beetle also makes a great base car for a hot-rod or drag car.