Super Beetle

One-of-a-Kind Custom: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

During the second half of the 20th Century, you couldn’t go a mile without seeing a Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). That’s because 21.5 million copies of the quirky “Bug” were built and sold between 1945 and 2003. But,… more»

No Reserve! 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle

The collectability of Beetles varies widely. Cars made in the 1950s, especially those with oval or split windows are prized. Immediate post-war examples have carved out a special niche – if you can find one. The ’60s cars have… more»

Freshly Restored: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Volkswagen had a quirky, charming, we-follow-our-own-set-of-rules image for many, many years. And their groundbreaking “Think Small” advertising campaign still looks fresh today. To thwart growing competition in the economy car field as the 70’s decade dawned, Volkswagen decided to… more»

No Reserve: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Project

Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, but there are a lot of reasons to like this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle. It is a one-owner dry-climate survivor that is ideal for enthusiasts who prefer a… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

This 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle is a solid classic in sound mechanical health. The owner admits it requires TLC, but the engineering and construction techniques employed by Volkswagen mean that a competent person could tackle many of the tasks… more»

No Rust, Just Dirty: 1972 VW Beetle Convertible

“No rust, just dirty…very solid!” That’s how the seller describes this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible. I’d like to know the story behind this Bug and why it has been sitting and accumulated all of that dust for so… more»

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»

32k Original Miles: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Twenty years after the end of World War II, my dad (who served in the Navy aboard the U. S. S. Texas battleship), bought his first Volkswagen, a Ruby Red 1965 Beetle. He loved that car and was impressed… more»

Crazy Colors! 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

The VW Beetle (aka “Bug”) is the world’s most-produced automobile, with 21.5 million copies built between 1938-03. That eclipsed the second-most popular car of the 20th Century, the Ford Model T, by nearly 50%. The Super Beetle debuted in… more»

Time To Haggle: 1974 VW Super Beetle

While it might look a bit crusty and dusty, this 1974 VW Super Beetle may represent a really good restoration project. However, this will ultimately depend on the price that the owner is willing to accept for the car…. more»

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