“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»
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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»
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»
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»
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»
Fresh Paint: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen built its entire empire off the back of the sales success of the humble Beetle. It is hard to fathom how a company that produced what many believe to be the ultimate people’s car could rubberstamp the production… more»
Unmolested Sunroofed Bug: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
When I was ten, my dad purchased a new Ruby Red 1965 VW Beetle from Crater Motor Company in Petersburg, Virginia. (Civil War buffs will know why the dealer chose that particular name.) Even though my dad served in… more»