Built by Berry Plasti-Glass Works in the late 1960s, the Mini-T was a kit car modeled after the Ford Model T. Based on a ‘67 VW Beetle platform, this edition is especially interesting and rare as it’s a 4-seater… more»
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May 16, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Convertible Collection: 1970s Volkswagen Beetles
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) may be the most produced automobile ever at 21.5 million copies. That’s 50% more than the Ford Model T of the early 20th Century. The first production “Bug” was built in 1949 and… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Estate Find: 1971 Bradley GT Kit Car
Kit cars have been around for a really long time, with a few of the earliest examples dating back to around the turn of the twentieth century. But it seems like the interest sort of skyrocketed in the fifties… more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Indian Red Driver: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1960 Volkswagen Beetle is said to wear a rare paint code known as Indian Red, which the seller claims was only sold in 1960. The color itself is quite attractive, slotting in between in-your-face signal red and some… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Sea Blue Paint: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof
When I was nine, my dad bought a new ’65 VW Beetle (in Ruby Red). He loved that car and was a VW man the rest of his life. Dad, ever the thrifty one, decided the new gas-sipping Beetle… more»
Dec 23, 2022 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Display Model: 1950 Volkswagen Beetle
It isn’t unusual for a dealer to borrow an example of an older model of their brand to display in their showroom as a lure for potential customers. This 1950 Volkswagen Beetle takes that concept to greater heights, having… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
9,248 Mile People’s Car: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Personal Touches Added! 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1, better known as the Beetle or Bug due to its shape, is one of the most produced cars ever. More than 21 million copies saw the light of day between the 1940s and near the… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old-School Cool: 1954 VW Beetle
I don’t know much about Beetles, so don’t expect crack expert analysis on every square centimeter of this 1954 VW Beetle, available on eBay with three days to go and the bid at $11,300. But I do know originality… more»
Sep 4, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Bug: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
It is always fascinating when an enthusiast’s entire classic collection hits the market because it often provides insight into their tastes and preferences. This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is one such car, and when you examine it in the context… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Baby Blue Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
This pretty little oval window Volkswagen Beetle is getting near its Buy-It-Now price with bidding cresting $15,000 and a purchase price of $21,000. The seller is short on the details but the Bug appears to be in very tidy… more»
Aug 21, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Driver Quality: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle Split-Window
Some cars will be recognized as future classics the moment the first example appears on the showroom floor. Others need to work hard to earn their stripes, and the 1952 Volkswagen Beetle falls into the latter category. It seemed… more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
V8 Hot Wheels Tribute – 1968 VW Beetle
There have been several high-profile cars built over the years that have been turned into 1:64 scale HotWheels toys. There have also been car builders that have built their favorite toys in full-scale. This 1968 VW is a tribute… more»
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked For 25 Years! 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
When a manufacturer hits upon a winning formula with one of its models, it is common to stick with that formula for an extended period. Volkswagen subscribed to that theory with the Beetle. It remained in production for an… more»
Aug 1, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sunburnt Bug: 1957 VW Beetle
Some of the rarest Beetles which command the highest prices are early oval window versions. Given that these were only built from the years 1953 to 1957, it’s getting harder to find project versions of these as most have… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Oval Window Runner: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle, technically known as the Type !, was one of the world’s most successful cars. Over 65 years, more than 23 million of the small German cars were produced and you saw them everywhere in the 1960s… more»
