The history of the “people’s car” is rooted in Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The Nazi party’s successor to the country’s labor unions – aka the German Labour Front – founded Volkswagen in 1937 after Hitler ordered that a cheap, mass-produced… more»
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Diesel Cargo Van: 1981 Volkswagen Bus
Fascinating: like the classic Volkswagen Beetle, the Bay Window design of the classic VW Bus continued to be manufactured in Brazil years after its retirement in the U.S. We have noticed an uptick in vehicles from these later years… more»
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Rolls Royce Kit: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Looking back at modified automobiles offers you a sense of where culture and cars were colliding at the time. When Volkswagen Beetle owners began adding a Rolls-Royce front end to their German economy cars, it was clearly a means… more»
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Wrecked Restoration: 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1961 Volkswagen may look like a pointless project but if the current bidding suggests anything, it’s that air-cooled VW fans see plenty of potential. Early Beetles have unique details that enthusiasts prize, and the bevy of documentation that… more»
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One Year Only Bug: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
One-year only models are curious things. Yes, they are unique and decidedly rare, but the audience that considers them special is usually somewhat “narrow.” A few months ago, I witnessed an auction for a rather ordinary VW Beetle where… more»
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Rare Brazilian: 1973 Volkswagen SP2
As a passionate enthusiast, I am irresistibly drawn to classics with two or more wheels. My love extends beyond the usual suspects to the quirky, the rare, and even lemons. This 1973 Volkswagen SP2 is undeniably rare, and some… more»
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High Mileage Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
A replacement for the VW Beetle was on the horizon as early as the mid-1950s. Numerous prototypes were built, though none ever matriculated beyond internally assigned numbers like EA47 or EA97. Each was deemed to fall short of the… more»
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Herbie The Love Bug? 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
My neighbor owns a Herbie the Love Bug. When my niece and nephew came out West as kids, I had him drive Herbie over to my house. Their eyes were as big as saucers. How were they to know… more»
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Custom Shorty Bus: 1972 Volkswagen Type 2
Chopping some mass from an automobile isn’t a new phenomenon in the world of custom vehicles, and we’ve featured several over the years here at Barn Finds that owners have removed a few feet from, with results ranging from… more»
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Inherited Project: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The concept of inheriting a potentially collectible project car is one most of us here would relish. However, not everyone wants an old car, which can seem more like a nuisance than an opportunity. The seller of this 1978… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
The automotive world rode a retro wave in the 1990s, and Volkswagen was happy to come along for the ride. It released the New Beetle as a tribute to its global icon, and although it didn’t enjoy the enormous… more»
BF Exclusive: Volkswagen Beetles For Sale
We all have our own style and interests. Some of us like perfectly restored classics, while others like patina-covered customs. Well, if you are in the latter group, a patina Beetle probably is on your list of cars to… more»
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Solid Carport Find? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
If someone wrote a book on how not to sell a classic, they could utilize the listing for this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 as a prime example. From the limited images to the almost nonexistent description, an in-person inspection… more»
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Air-Cooled/4-Speed 1982 VW Vanagon
When I picture the ideal VW bus I’d most enjoy driving, it’s likely to be one of the older examples that first comes to mind. You know, one of the more rounded types that might have colorful, smiling daisies… more»
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Westmoreland Survivor: 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit L
In the Volkswagen world, there’s a wide variety of factions reflecting each members’ preferences for different eras and models. It’s really no different than any other marque, but the VW crowd really does splinter off into some interesting subcategories…. more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle has one of the most easily recognized shapes in automotive history. Produced as an affordable people’s car, an impressive 21.5 million of these little classics rolled off the line before production ended in 2003. This 1967… more»
