Beetle

No Reserve: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

It is sometimes challenging to determine whether a particular classic is desirable and ticks the boxes for potential buyers, but this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle leaves no such doubts. It has already received an impressive sixty-five bids, signaling that people… more»

One Family Owned: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

The question that invariably sparks debate is: What was the most important car of the 20th Century? The Ford Model T is an obvious choice because, at one point, 50% of the cars plying the world’s roads were Model… more»

Oval Window Yard Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was conceived in the 1930s but didn’t see significant production until after World War II. The Beetle paved the way for the imports invading the U.S. market from the 1960s-forward. For… more»

More Info Required: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

I have never understood why a seller would list a classic as desirable as this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle and then shortchange themselves by providing a lack of information about its history and mechanical health. Therefore, we are left with… more»

Racing With Beetle Parts: 1962 Lynx B Formula Vee

“If you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a large one.”  That simple statement has been attributed to numerous famous racers, and every ounce of it is true.  Racing can be an addictive hobby that… more»

Max Hoffman Split Window: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle

Max Hoffman was an Austrian-born motoring enthusiast who was instrumental in the design features of European exotics like the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing.” However, he was also the Eastern United States importer of Volkswagen from 1950 until 1953. Our… more»

44k Original Miles: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle was developed as affordable transport for the masses and would prove to be a global hit. Cheap to buy, cheap to run, and easy to maintain, it came close to being all things to all people…. more»

Stored 49 Years: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle) was conceived while war was developing in Europe in the 1930s. “The People’s Car” as it was called got into full production after World War II and would eventually go on to sell… more»

Off-Road Ready: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug

Volkswagen designed the original Beetle as utilitarian transport for the masses. The aim was to create an affordable car that could comfortably transport the entire family. It gained a new following during the Flower Power era, but many recognize… more»

Running Project: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Quiz: What auto manufacturer produced more than 21 million copies of essentially the same car for nearly 60 years in the 20th Century? Answer: Why, of course, Volkswagen was the builder, and the Type 1 or Beetle was the… more»

Chopped “Oval” Beetle: 1956 Volkswagen Type 1

The Volkswagen Type 1 (or Beetle) was dubbed “The People’s Car’ when it was conceived in the late 1930s. Once production resumed after WW2, more than 21 million copies of the popular little “Bugs” were built through the end… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos to the gallery. It isn’t unusual for a classic to become laid low by a minor fault, which is the case with this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. Its previous owner completed a… more»

Pair Of Oval Window Volkswagen Beetles

Designed before World War II, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) didn’t get into serious production until the late 1940s. It would become one of the world’s most-produced automobiles – more than 21 million copies through the… more»

Only 10k Miles? 1974 Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Beetle, aka Type 1, was built between 1938 and 2003. It would become the most-produced automobile on the planet on the same platform. The total was 21.5 million units, but most of them have long since gone… more»

Survivor-Quality Beetle: 1959 Volkswagen Type 1

The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the most-produced cars in history. From the post-World War II era into the early 21st Century, some 23 million of them were built. The automobile is credited with… more»

Oval Window Barn Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle

The VW Type 1 (or Beetle or Bug) is one of the most produced automobiles of all time. Between 1938 and 2003, worldwide production reached 21.5 million units. It takes a real Beetle expert to tell most Bugs from… more»

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