The VW Beetle (aka The Bug) was the “People’s Car.” Developed in the 1930s and assembled in small numbers during the war years, the Beetle went into full production in the late 1940s. The car would eventually be built… more»
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Mar 2, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dusty Barn Find: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
The original Volkswagen Beetle was conceived as an affordable “people’s car,” but World War II got in its way, and series production didn’t commence until 1947. When production finally ended in 2003, an astounding 21.5 million Beetles had plied… more»
Feb 17, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Barn Bug: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
Back in the 20th Century, you couldn’t go more than a city block or two without seeing at least one VW Beetle. That’s because they were cheap to buy and maintain, and Volkswagen built 21 million of them over… more»
Feb 10, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Cheap Bug? 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
It used to be that you saw these cars running around everywhere and they could be purchased for a song. But not so much anymore. The VW Beetle (technically the Type 1) was commissioned by none other than Adolf… more»
Feb 6, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Collection of Cars in California
Most collectors lean toward one brand of car, style or vintage. In this case, the seller offers a little bit of several things. Two are AMC products, two are kits car and one is a VW Beetle, the nicest… more»
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drop Top Pair: 1967 and 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertibles
This pair of Volkswagen Beetle convertibles are in rough shape, but it’s still a potential bonanza of parts or restoration projects for an adventurous air-cooled enthusiast. The Beetle on the right is a desirable early model, and if it’s… more»
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Daily Driver Ready: 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
Sometimes it can be pretty easy to determine that somebody really loves their classic car. One of the giveaways is when they decide to give it a name. That indicates that they have developed an emotional attachment that goes… more»
Oct 16, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Backseat Driver: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Shorty
The famed VW Beetle was still selling strong in 1974, but the Cabriolet or convertible version showed under 13,000 copies made. This is one of them and is said to have been professionally shortened, so it’s even smaller than… more»
Oct 10, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original Paint: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
July 30th, 2003, was a significant date in automotive history that passed with very little fanfare. On that day, the last Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico. This brought down the curtain for… more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Australian Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Shed Find!
Some sheds will produce more than a single pleasant surprise, and that seems to be the case with this VW Beetle Cabriolet. It was found hidden away in a shed in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia. This is… more»
Aug 25, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ultimate Sleeper: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
One glance at the dropped ride height and the genuine Fuchs wheels should be enough to tell you that this 1957 Volkswagen Beetle isn’t totally original. However, those features are the tip of the iceberg with this classic. I… more»
Aug 4, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Ragtop: 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
In the classic car world, values can fluctuate like the stock market. Certain trends or factors unknown can cause the values to skyrocket depending on the genre. Muscle cars and Porsches have seen these trends. Volkswagen Beetles seem to… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Black-Plate Bug: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Some say that an original Beetle is the most recognizable car in the world. Even young children know one when they see one! This beige 1967 “De Luxe”example is up for sale right now, here on craigslist, from sunny… more»
Jun 17, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Porsche-Powered! 1969 Safari Dune Buggy
There are probably three different ways that you can build a dune buggy. The first would be to do what I did with a friend years ago and mash something together from a discarded VW Beetle, tools needed? A… more»
Apr 9, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Daily Driven: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
Owning a desirable classic that you can use as a practical daily driver is a great experience, and that is what the owner of this 1959 VW Beetle has been able to do. The car came to the US… more»
Apr 5, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Owned Since 1973: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
When I am looking for a classic car, one of the most promising attributes that I tend to look for is to find one that has been the subject of long-term ownership by one individual. That is precisely what… more»
