The Volkswagen Beetle, with its simple design philosophy, lent itself well to the aftermarket coachbuilding and racing scene. Ferdinand Porsche modified a Beetle to make his famous sportscar, albeit extensively modified. Today we have a truly interesting modified Beetle… more»
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May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
True Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Microbus
The Volkswagen Microbus, given the factory designation Type 2 because it was Volkswagen’s second model after the Type 1 Beetle, has a history almost as long and iconic as, well, the Volkswagen Microbus. It truly is a unique vehicle… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ran When Parked Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1957 Volkswagen Beetle is a desirable oval window model that the seller isn’t particularly eager to sell. The oval windows are sought after for a few reasons, from being an early model that is exceedingly hard to find… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
The Thing In The Barn: 1973 Volkswagen 181
The Thing In The Barn sounds like a low-budget horror flick. And I remember saying, “What was THAT?” when I passed one in the granny lane back in 1973. It looked like Dr. Frankenstein had crossed my dad’s ‘72… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
1973 Volkswagen Riviera Camper Van Survivor
Riviera Motors was a major Volkswagen distributor in Beaverton, Oregon, just miles from Portland, which was one of the main ports of entry for Volkswagen imports to the West Coast in the 1960s. During that time, Volkswagen camper vans… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rare 4×4 LT40: 1992 Volkswagen LT Westfalia
This is not your father’s Vanagon. No, this is a European market LT40 Syncro, and it’s ready to take you globetrotting. That’s really the sole purpose of an advanture-mobile like this, because if you’re going to incur the heady… more»
Apr 4, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
52k Original Miles: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle is a black plate survivor that is in exceptional condition for its age. It is an unmolested classic with 52,000 genuine miles showing on its odometer, and it is ready to be enjoyed by a… more»
Apr 4, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
aka Caddy: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
The Rabbit Pickup was developed by Volkswagen as part of a line of “leisure activity vehicles” known as the VW Caddy in Europe. It was based on the Golf Mk1 and first released in 1979. VW of America wanted… more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sunburnt Bug: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
Few cars still bring a smile so many years after their final production model was built as the Volkswagen Beetle. From bone stock survivors that wear their simple duds with pride to heavily customized coupes that epitomize the “Cal… more»
Mar 24, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Death Wish Bug? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
There’s plenty of automotive trends I will never understand, but I can generally appreciate almost anything if it has wheels and an engine. Sadly, this shortened VW Beetle does not have a drivetrain at the moment, and it’s also… more»
Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Air Cooled Sell-Off: VW Type 2 Collection
A seller in Las Vegas is unloading his stash of air-cooled Volkswagen projects, and it looks like there are some real diamonds in the rough – along with ones that aren’t rough at all. This Type 2 Bus has… more»
Mar 18, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Never Restored: 1971 Volkswagen Westfalia
If you’re in the market for a truly special vintage Westy, look no further than here! This ’71 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia campervan is up for bids here on eBay in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada and just look at this… more»
Mar 17, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1962 Volkswagen Beetle Pickup!!!
UPDATE – This unique little Beetle was one of the most viewed finds of the past year. Reader Pat L let us know that it’s been listed for sale again, but it’s now in Yreka, California with a $3,200… more»
Mar 10, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4MOTION W8 Wagon
This 2003 Volkswagen Passat 4MOTION W8 wagon isn’t old by classic or vintage car standards but by sheer complicated car standards, seventeen or eighteen years is a long time. Thankfully, this one has been maintained to a tee by… more»
Mar 3, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Same Owner 33 Years: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle (aka The Bug) was the “People’s Car.” Developed in the 1930s and assembled in small numbers during the war years, the Beetle went into full production in the late 1940s. The car would eventually be built… more»
Mar 2, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Dusty Barn Find: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
The original Volkswagen Beetle was conceived as an affordable “people’s car,” but World War II got in its way, and series production didn’t commence until 1947. When production finally ended in 2003, an astounding 21.5 million Beetles had plied… more»
