Barn Finder Santa spotted this 1963 Volkswagen “Moon Buggy,” describing it as “just plain weird.” That seems like a fair assessment considering its styling, although we could also use the word “unique” if we wish to be diplomatic. It… more»
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3,000 Original Miles: 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco GTI
There are legions of cool cars that never made it to the United States, and if you split those hairs even further, you can find variants of vehicles that most of us didn’t even know existed. The GTI name… more»
BF Classified: 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen Beetles are famous for being simple, approachable classics, but many affordable examples hide rotten floors. This 1974 Super Beetle offers a more encouraging starting point. It reportedly runs well, retains rust-free original floor pans, and comes with nearly… more»
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Corvair Powered: 1972 Volkswagen Short Bus
Custom builds are typically designed to stand out in a crowd, and this 1972 Volkswagen Short Bus ticks that box. It appears its creator performed the work to a high standard, and the Corvair motor transplant should provide a… more»
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Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Oftentimes, you’ll hear me griping about the fact that lawyers and bean counters have sucked the creativity out of the automotive industry. Designers don’t take chances and product managers are afraid to upset the CFO. Hence, we have a… more»
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Corvair-Powered Pickup: 1963 Volkswagen Single Cab
A few years ago, an unrestored Volkswagen Type 2 of any variety would trigger a possible feeding frenzy among air-cooled VW enthusiasts. These days, the response seems far more muted. Personally, I’ve always thought the Type 2 pickup would… more»
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Parts Included: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Project
The Volkswagen Beetle has always been one of the friendliest classics to restore, thanks to simple mechanicals, huge parts support, and a devoted enthusiast following. This 1969 Volkswagen Beetle looks like a solid opportunity for someone who wants a… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of Volkswagen Things
The VW Thing or Type 181 was originally developed in the 1960s for use by the West German military, but also found its way into civilian consumption in the 1970s. Dubbed the “Thing” for the U.S. market, about 25,000… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1960 Volkswagen Type I
I’m usually on the fence regarding the coverage of a Volkswagen Type I (Beetle). There’s not much more that can be said about the iconic German compact that hasn’t already been said. Regardless, this 1960 example from Monroeville, New… more»
Sorted Driver: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle is a true icon that puts smiles on faces wherever it goes, and this 1969 example looks like the kind of cheerful driver that helped make the model famous. Finished in cream over a black interior,… more»
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Mini RV Conversion: Rare 1973 VW Super Bugger
When a Barn Finds staff writer opens the “View Tips and Assignments” list, you never know what’s waiting for you. There’s usually one surprise, oddball, or head shaker for sale with a story behind it. I had to claim… more»
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Parts Car Available: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
One challenge with project builds can be locating replacements for components that are missing or have reached the end of their serviceable life. It appears there are no such problems with this 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco. The seller indicates that… more»
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No Reserve: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
When Volkswagen commenced development of its replacement for the venerable Beetle, it adopted a new engineering philosophy. No longer were the oily and noisy bits located at the rear; the latest offering featured a front-engine, front-wheel-drive mechanical layout. It… more»
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One Repaint, 57k Miles: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
There are several YouTube videos online with a similar theme: the Karmann Ghia was the biggest automotive lie for nearly 20 years. I take some offense to that because Volkswagen never positioned it as a sports car. In fact,… more»
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Rare Triple Black: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet Epilogue Edition
Volkswagen sold over twenty-one million examples of its Beetle before production ended in 2003. Therefore, it seems odd to describe any as rare. However, this 1979 Super Beetle Cabriolet is the exception to that rule. It is an Epilogue… more»
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Long-Stored Diesel: 1979 Volkswagen Dasher
The sad truth about interesting cars is that no matter incredible their survival is, this doesn’t automatically translate to significant desirability. Still, we have to give credit where credit is due when a car seemingly survives against all odds… more»
