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No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle has one of the most easily recognized shapes in automotive history. Produced as an affordable people’s car, an impressive 21.5 million of these little classics rolled off the line before production ended in 2003. This 1967… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle

If you compiled a list of the ten most influential cars of the 20th Century, the Ford Model T and the original Volkswagen Beetle would make the grade. They may have emerged from opposite sides of the globe and… more»

Quirky Homebuilt 1940/67 Ford/VW Truck Bug

Since the advent of the vehicle, people have been customizing them to suit their tastes while pushing the limits of their engineering and artistic abilities. The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most customized vehicles of all time due… more»

19k One-Owner Miles: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

With more than 21 million copies made across 65 years, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is likely the most built car in the world. Back in the day, they were everywhere, yet you seldom see one… more»

Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

One of the challenges of a project build is bringing together the parts needed to turn your dream into reality. That isn’t the case with this 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle. The seller has completed much of the hard work,… more»

49k-Mile Survivor: Pampered 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

Back in 1964, my family “moved on up” and became a two-car family. Dad drove a ’60 Pontiac Catalina and Mom was given the second car: a used ’55 Rambler Cross Country station wagon. Unfortunately, the Rambler wasn’t too… more»

Air-Cooled Rolls: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Now listed on Facebook Marketplace, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is one of those wonderfully unusual projects that tells a story all its own. According to the seller, this Beetle was converted with a full Rolls-Royce–style body kit, both… more»

Wizard Kit: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Speedster

Listed on craigslist, this one-of-a-kind 1970 Volkswagen Speedster Convertible is unlike anything you’ll see on the road today. The seller describes it as a “Super Custom & RARE ‘Wizard’”, referring to the British-built Wizard body kit that transformed this… more»

One Repaint: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof Sedan

The decade of the Swinging Sixties was coming to an end in 1969, but what a decade it had been for the Volkswagen Beetle. In addition to becoming a popular cultural icon, sales in the U.S. had grown steadily… more»

Bug + Trailer: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

One shortcoming that is often cited when people discuss the iconic Volkswagen Beetle is a general lack of luggage space. However, this ’67 Bug addressed that issue, courtesy of its custom trailer. It adds versatility when it is needed,… more»

Exceptional Condition: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle

It would be fair to expect an unrestored classic with over five decades of active service under its belt to look slightly frayed around the edges. However, this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle presents extremely well, suggesting that it has led… more»

Last Air-Cooled: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

With a lifespan of 65 years riding on the same platform, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that has truly earned its place in history as a cultural icon.  The Bug also scored high marks for reliability,… more»

Topless Time Capsule: 1978 VW Super Beetle Convertible

If you’ve been waiting for a clean project car with classic charm and a solid foundation, this 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible might be it. According to the seller, this final-year Super Beetle is a rare rust-free example with… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Classics with a known ownership history will almost always attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, and this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is no exception. The listing statistics suggest that many people like what they see and are… more»

Zero Rust: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle

Although it doesn’t enjoy a reputation for dissolving like a soluble Aspirin, the Volkswagen Beetle could develop rust issues. However, this 1965 example has avoided such problems. It is a two-owner classic that has been garaged for most of… more»

38k Original Miles: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle

Automotive history is littered with cars that changed the face of motoring, from the Ford Model T to the Mustang. However, the Volkswagen Beetle stands out because over twenty-one million of these little classics prowled the planet’s roads by… more»

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