I had a friend reach out to me recently and ask if the MK1 Volkswagen Cabriolet was a smart investment in terms of being a future classic. It was a tough question because while I find them charming and… more»
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Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Rot Oval Window: 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
You can buy a Volkswagen Beetle in pretty much any form you like, but if you want to own a car that will continue to appreciate at a good clip, the earlier models are the way to go. Incredibly,… 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»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Custom Built 1973 Stretched Volkswagen Camper Bus!
As it sits right now, this VW bus isn’t looking quite the same as I’m sure it did nearly 50 years ago when a Boeing engineer from Seattle custom-built it in 1973, but as I strive to look beyond… more»
Nov 19, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Thirteen Year Nap: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
In 1968, Volkswagen recycled its Kubelwagen military vehicle into a civilian vehicle that became known as the Thing when it finally hit our shores in 1973. The Thing almost defies description. It’s not an SUV, it’s not a truck,… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Original Owner! 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Very few original Volkswagen Beetles are still in the care of their original owners, but this 1967 Bug is an exception to the rule. Listed by the individual who claims to have bought it new, the Beetle was relegated… more»
Nov 13, 2022 • Classifieds For Sale • 5 Comments
Turbodiesel Truck: 1985 Volkswagen Doka
A few weeks ago, I ran a car show down in Florida called the VW Beach Bash. Among the large field of mostly air-cooled models were a handful of later water-cooled entries, my favorite of which had to be… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Chicken Bus: 1965 Volkswagen Type 2
The iconic VW bus, known officially as the Type 2, began production in 1950. And is still going strong today in its sixth generation. Back when this 1965 edition was new, it was recruited to be a delivery vehicle… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Open to Offers: 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
Some classic cars represent a collaborative effort by several companies, which is true of the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. It utilized the underpinnings and drivetrain of a Beetle with a body designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and assembled by coachbuilders Karmann…. more»
Oct 28, 2022 • Stories • 22 Comments
Forest Find: 1954 Volkswagen “Coca-Cola” Transporter
Anyone who has undertaken a restoration project knows that the slope is quite slippery once you start digging in. Even a somewhat optimistic personality can quickly turn sour when you realize that the rust went deeper than expected, or… more»
Oct 13, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 64k Mile 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Lately, I’ve seen an uptick in interest in the weird and wonderful VW Thing. This is purely subjective, but I’ve spotted more in the flesh in the past two years than I can recall any time prior. In fact,… 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»
Oct 7, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sunroof Bug: 1968 VW Beetle
This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle was found at an estate sale in “barn find” condition, and it’s rare among air-cooled models equipped with a factory steel sunroof. Like all projects, it’s a long ways off from running, but the honesty… more»
Oct 7, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
British Beetle: Jaguar SS100 Kit Car
The world of Volkswagen Beetle-based kit cars is seemingly as vast as the ocean itself. While we know the Kelmarks and Bradleys and even the Mercedes-Benz SSK replicas are out there, the Jaguar SS100 replica is a harder car… more»
Sep 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Low Light Convertible
Sometimes many hands make the best cars: the Karmann Ghia was based on the Volkswagen Beetle platform, its body was designed by Carrozzeria Ghia, and it was constructed by German coachbuilder, Karmann. From 1955 to about 1960 the cars… more»
Sep 18, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Custom Boatwagon: 1960 Hydrodyne Car
Is it a car? Is it a boat? Is it something in between? Well, you’re right on all counts, basically, if you decide that you can’t live without this unusual creation that involves taking a perfectly happy Hydrodyne boat… more»
