Growing up near a VW dealership, I got some pretty good exposure to the brand during the seventies in my childhood and came to appreciate most of the company’s offerings at a fairly early age. And while I might… more»
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Three Owners: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
Any guesses as to how many 1960 Volkswagen Beetles are for sale tonight as I write this? Classic.com lists a couple; Hemmings and Auto Trader another six each; and others are probably lurking at more obscure venues – all… more»
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VolksRabbit Kit: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit EV
We tend to think the buzz around electric vehicles is a modern phenomenon, but the truth is, inventors and entrepreneurs have been trying to crack the code of alternative fuels for some time. To this day, we still see… more»
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Reluctant Sale: 1973 Volkswagen Thing Survivor
Here on eBay is a seller who doesn’t want to be a seller, with a 1973 Thing to sell. Volkswagen made these smart, fun utility vehicles from 1968 through 1980, but the US only enjoyed two model years of… more»
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BF Auction: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging because, sometimes, it is hard to justify owning a vehicle that will only see the road for weekend outings. That is where this 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit stands out from the crowd…. more»
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Maryland Barn Finds: 10 Car Collection For Sale!
When we all eventually pass on, those of us with an assortment of project vehicles will inevitably leave it up to our heirs or an estate manager to find new homes for that which we held dear. Of course,… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
The Type 2 VW Transporter hit the scene in 1950 and is still around today in one form or another. Also known as the Kombi, Vanagon, Microbus, or just plain Bus, these vehicles had their air-cooled engines mounted in… more»
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Three Owners! 1966 Volkswagen Kombi
This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»
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Split Window Museum Find: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
One of my favorite types of “finds” is a car that was released from museum captivity. There’s something about finding a special car that has been kept off the roads but also somewhat preserved for all that time. It’s… more»
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BF Auction: Custom 1976 VW Trike
Some classics are designed to provide impressive performance; others transport their occupants in supreme luxury and isolation. A category that receives less recognition is those intended to plaster a mile-wide smile on their owner’s face. That description applies to… more»
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Rare Oddity: 1956 Gebruder Verga Coupe
To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill speaking of the Soviet Union in 1939, here we have a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside of an enigma. This car – for sale on The Samba – is a Volkswagen-based coupé built… more»
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Spare Engine Included: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle demonstrated admirable longevity. It remained in production well beyond expectations when the automotive world and technology had passed it by. It was not many years ago that buyers could find them for mere pennies, but they… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1969 Volkswagen Squareback Automatic
In 1961, Volkswagen enhanced its line-up by introducing the Type 3 in several body styles – all meant to provide more cargo and passenger capacity than the Beetle. One of the more popular Type 3s was the Squareback, which… more»
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Rare Type 34 Project: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
I have pretty much come to grips with the fact that I will not soon own a car older than 1982. Don’t ask me why; it’s just a matter of personal preference. There’s only so much variety I can… more»
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Rare Split Window! 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) was one of the most tenured names in automobile history, with more than 21 million copies assembled from 1939 to 2003. For the first dozen or so years, the Beetle used a split… more»
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No Reserve 1960 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Beach weather is here, so it’s time to investigate this 1960 Volkswagen Dune Buggy, here on eBay, in a no-reserve auction bid to just $5500. It runs and drives well, so you can motor it home from Brooklyn, New… more»
