The VW Beetle has proved to be a very flexible tool in the kit car builders toolbox. They can be used to create GT40 replicas, batmobile replicas – or anything which takes your fancy due to the simple nature… more»
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V8 Hot Wheels Tribute – 1968 VW Beetle
There have been several high-profile cars built over the years that have been turned into 1:64 scale HotWheels toys. There have also been car builders that have built their favorite toys in full-scale. This 1968 VW is a tribute… more»
Parked For 25 Years! 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
When a manufacturer hits upon a winning formula with one of its models, it is common to stick with that formula for an extended period. Volkswagen subscribed to that theory with the Beetle. It remained in production for an… more»
Cheap 21 Window? 1967 Volkswagen Microbus
When a vehicle reaches a certain point on the value scale, sometimes the only way “in” to the ownership circle is to buy a project that you bring back to life over the years. The 21-window Volkswagen “Samba” Microbus… more»
Black-Plate Survivor: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
We’ve seen a few examples of the venerable Volkswagen Beetle recently at Barn Finds, and their condition has ranged from the drop-dead gorgeous to ones requiring plenty of TLC. This 1966 Beetle stands out for me because it is… more»
Once There Were Many: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
Accounts of people who saw the American buffalo at its height as a species scarcely could come up with the words to describe the sheer numbers of the beasts. Herds would be wider and longer than observers could see. … more»
Oval Window Rarity: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle is a desirable oval window example that remains surprisingly solid despite years of being off the road. The oval window Beetles are among the earliest cars found in the U.S. with the split rear windows… more»
Super Bugger Camper: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
When it comes to mini campers, a clean Toyota Sunrader or any brand of Chinook camper is definitely becoming more sought-after. These compact homes on wheels make perfect sense for someone who wants to hit the open road but… more»
Freshly Restored: 1954 Volkswagen Beetle Oval Window
The Volkswagen Beetle was developed as the people’s car, designed to offer the average German affordable family transport. When serious production finally commenced, it cemented its place in the pages of automotive history. Our feature car is a desirable… more»
No Reserve Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
Has the first-generation Volkswagen GTI gotten so valuable that it’s worth buying a rusty one that’s cheap but clearly needy? The jury may still be out on this question, as the market for early water-cooled VWs has been hot… more»
Spotless Driver: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
Some cars perform well in the classic market, while others are sleepers. The Volkswagen Beetle was once a car that buyers could purchase for a pittance, making them popular daily transport for those with limited funds. Today, those same… more»
Original Interior: 1978 VW Westfalia
For some, a dream car would be an all-original car, which has worn its scars throughout life with pride. Even better if it’s the cult-classic the VW Westfalia which has an enormous following, so much so that VW is… more»
Rare Oval Window: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
If you’re into collecting air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles, you likely know by now that finding a split window is amazing, and discovering a barn-find oval window is pretty darn good, too. The seller here apparently found this desirable oval window… more»
Pinto Powered! 1983 Cimbria SS Kit Car
Don’t you miss the days when you could find an inexpensive VW donor, order a kit car to put on top, and without depleting your life savings or mental well-being put together a creation that turns heads everywhere you… more»
















