Despite being hidden by the weeds, bidders have pushed this listing for a 1959 Volkswagen Bus project to nearly $30,000. This is an early, double-door panel model that looks to be quite rusty but is also seemingly quite complete… more»
Volkswagen Barn Finds
Oct 4, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hot Hatch Survivor: 1987 Volkswagen Golf GT Mk2
Up for sale is an amazing, high mile, hot hatch survivor from the ’80s. Even with the miles, this 1987 Volkswagen Golf GT Mk2 is in great shape and can keep on racking up the miles. This beautiful car… more»
Oct 3, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Metal Work: 1967 VW Single Cab
It’s not surprising to see strong bidding for this 1967 Volkswagen Single Cab pickup, as the seller claims that aside from one repaint, this utility wagon features all original sheetmetal and floors with no metal work ever performed. Among… more»
Sep 30, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
In the Garage Since ’65: 1959 VW Beetle
This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle has been in the seller’s garage since 1965, and while he calls it “rough,” it doesn’t seem as far gone as you might expect – especially since the seller says the body is intact with… more»
Sep 29, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve Rat: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is loaded with patina and sports a dropped suspension to give it that gnarly, rat-rod look. The seller doesn’t provide much in the way of details, but does claim that the owner of the car… more»
Sep 28, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Low-Mile Diesel: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup is likely one of the nicest ones left, and it’s been in the same family ownership since new. The seller’s father took the Rabbit off the road in 1991 and put it up on… more»
Sep 21, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
In a Shed Since ’84: 1971 VW Karmann Ghia
This 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible is listed as a recent rescue from a shed, where it had been parked since 1984. With the exterior apparently showing decent shine with just a wash and a host of mechanical repairs… more»
Sep 21, 2019 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Survivor Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1957 Volkswagen Beetle is an early production U.S. model with the desirable rear oval window. The seller describes it as a barn find that runs and drives and has no rot of any kind. The car is incredibly… more»
Sep 5, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
VW Shop Sell-Off: 1963 VW Beetle
This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is for sale as part of a Volkswagen specialist shop wind-down, and as you can see in the pictures, there is plenty to choose from for both air- and water-cooled enthusiasts. The ’63 is described… more»
Aug 29, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Split Window Project: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1952 Volkswagen Beetle is a rare early production model with the split rear window and desirable “semaphore”-style turn signals. It is claimed to be a dry climate example with very little rust for its age and an engine… more»
Aug 28, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Never Seen One, Part II: Boonie Bug
A few days ago, I questioned the origins of another VW-based kit car that the seller claimed belonged to the Meyers-Manx family of vehicles. Today, there’s yet another kit car with air-cooled Volkswagen underpinnings that has caught me by… more»
Aug 26, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Porsche Parts: Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
This Volkswagen-based dune buggy is an unnamed kit that follows the traditional Meyers-Manx recipe. Apparently, there’s been a small fortune in performance parts thrown at this dune buggy, so much that the seller constantly refers to it as a… more»
Aug 23, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stalled Restoration: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is a stalled project that ran when it was parked. It has been dismantled for restoration, but it is a complete car that the next owner can really put their own personal mark on. The… more»
Aug 18, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Street Legal Buggy: 1976 Allison Daytona
There are many classic cars that get a backseat and suddenly lose everything that made them visual stunners. I hate to pick on an obscure car like this 1976 Allison Daytona dune buggy, but this is a case of… more»
Aug 13, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Westy Alternative: 1975 Volkswagen Riviera Camper
When it comes to Volkswagen’s beloved Type 2 Bus, most people are familiar with the Westfalia camper vans, a conversion commissioned by VW itself. However, other coachbuilders made camper conversions for the Type 2, such as this 1975 Volkswagen… more»
Aug 6, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Perfect Panel Project: 1959 Volkswagen Bus
This 1959 Volkswagen panel bus has a little bit of rust and will need a tow because it has been parked for a number of years and is not running. At the time of writing, the bid price is… more»
