When the original Volkswagen Beetle appeared on the North American market in 1949, it had no right to be a sales success. Let’s face it, the car was small, its engine was at the wrong end, and not to… more»
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Sep 3, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Brazilian Karmann Model: 1984 Volkswagen Mobil Safari Camper
Talk about ungainly! This 1984 VW camper looks like it has the weight of the world on its over-burdened shoulders. It’s supposedly one of 850, number 361 actually, with a body by Karmann Ghia of Brazil. This example is… more»
Sep 1, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
16k Mile Survivor! 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
The person who buys this 1959 Volkswagen Beetle shouldn’t need to spend a dime on it beyond the purchase price. It appears that it has all been done for them, from the immaculate paint to the freshly retrimmed interior…. more»
Aug 30, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Black Plate Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Beetle
The owner of this 1958 VW Beetle found the little gem hidden away in a Californian barn. It sat in that spot, largely forgotten, since 1999. He dragged the car into the light of day, and after a bit… more»
Aug 30, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Military Transporter: 1988 Volkswagen Doka Double Cab
This actually seems like one of the better deals I’ve seen on Facebook Marketplace in some time – a genuine 1988 Volkswagen Doka Double Cab that’s been imported from Greenland and is offered up for just $12,000. I’ve loved… more»
Aug 27, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Crazy Corvair-Powered 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
This is an absolutely wild Volkswagen Beetle that the seller claims is a one-of-one example with a Corsa Racing Corvair engine out back mated to a GM 4-speed transaxle. With 140 horsepower, it is very fast, and was built… more»
Aug 26, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Collection Of 25 Barn Finds Can Be Yours!
Tucked away in Muir, Michigan is a huge barn that contains 25 old cars and trucks. At least that’s the number the seller says is there. He’s getting on in years and it would take way too long to… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • Auctions • 19 Comments
More Than 150 Cars! 2021 Lucky Fall Classic
Every year, Lucky Collector Car Auctions hosts an online auction for a variety of classic as well as more recent cars, trucks, motorcycles, other vehicles, and related memorabilia. This year, there are at least 150 cars and trucks on… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Take Your Pick: Fiat or Volkswagen
Amidst a warehouse full of vintage cars, this seller has identified three that are for sale. Two are of Italian origin (Fiat Spyder, 1200 and 1500) and the other is from Germany (VW Karmann Ghia). All three of these… more»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Black Plate Survivor: 1951 Volkswagen Beetle Split Window
When I look back at the vast array of classic cars that I’ve parked in my garage over the years, I consider myself lucky to discover that I have an early Volkswagen Beetle on that list. I have owned… more»
Aug 16, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Last Driven In ’81: 1970 VW Squareback
While we can’t predict what car will be lurking in a garage after decades off the road, it’s not wrong to hope that it’s at least interesting. This 1970 Volkswagen Squareback was apparently found in a house after the… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Sterling: 70s Kit Car Survivor?
Can a kit car be a survivor? The Sterling (or Nova, Eureka, Sebring, Cimbria, Sovran, Puma, Totem, Eagle, Scorpion, Ledl, Defi, Gryff, and Tarantula!) may have the distinction of having been produced under the most names of any coupe… more»
Aug 10, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
21-Window Conversion: 1967 Volkswagen Bus
This is a new one on me: a 13-window 1967 Volkswagen Bus that’s been converted to a coveted 21-window model. That’s certainly one way around the major cost of entry for the desirable 21-window models that have gone off… more»
Aug 6, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Paint Panel Van: 1958 Volkswagen Bus
When it comes to Type 2 Volkswagens, it’s hard to go wrong with any pre-Bay Window model. From campers to panel vans to pickups, the early VW Buses are sure-fire bets either for justifying the cost to restore or… more»
Jul 29, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
From Junkyard to Showcar: Scrapyard Beetle Rescue!
If you haven’t checked out the Restored channel on YouTube, you can use this post as a reason to do so. The content creators are a Texas family that rescues and restores non-running projects, and not necessarily the… more»
Jul 24, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Survivor Doka: 1991 Volkswagen Transporter Double Cab
The Volkswagen Vanagon may be the go-to for a water-cooled camper van, but the company made a few different varieties of the Vanagon that weren’t sold stateside. These include rarities like this double cab pickup, otherwise known as a… more»
