Volkswagen

Original Fun: 1969 Meyers Manx Dune Buggy

Few vehicles embody the carefree spirit of the 1960s quite like the Meyers Manx dune buggy, and this one, listed here on eBay and located in Middletown, Rhode Island, is a genuine example with authentication #0392 from Bruce Meyers… more»

Rare Sports Car Pair: 1974 Volkswagen SP2

The VW SP2 (sports car) is rarely seen in the U.S. Volkswagen produced it in Brazil in the mid-1970s and did not officially export it to the 50 American States. It used a widened Karmann Ghia chassis (Type 14)… more»

The Original Dune Buggy: 1972 Meyers Manx

Few vehicles capture the carefree, beach-going spirit of the 1960s and 1970s like the Meyers Manx dune buggy, and this example, listed here on eBay, is patterned after the original “Old Red.” Titled as a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, this… more»

Last Air-Cooled: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

With a lifespan of 65 years riding on the same platform, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that has truly earned its place in history as a cultural icon.  The Bug also scored high marks for reliability,… more»

Wild Thing: 1973 Volkswagen Kubelwagen Replica

There’s always something new to learn about in the world of vintage vehicles. A model you didn’t know exist, or an upgrade not previously thought to be possible in an older car or truck. In this instance, consider me… more»

Unearthed Oddity: 1968 Brubaker Box

Over the years, the Brubaker Box has been an automotive curiosity that has occasionally emerged from hiding despite the very limited production numbers. It seems to be one of those vehicles that often emerges as a barn find like… more»

Two Owner 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Looking for a convertible that’s easy on gas and has room for four? Volkswagen solved for these requirements in 1979 when it introduced the top-down version of its Golf compact. Sold in the US until 2002 under the Rabbit… more»

20 Year Old Restoration: 1977 VW Beetle

Air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles are nothing new on the project/hobby car landscape. In fact, you could say they suffer from the sin of being familiar, and because of that, these charming Bugs rarely fly off the shelf once they come… more»

BF Auction: 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Sportruck

Volkswagen has built more than a few vehicles that have gone on to develop incredibly dedicated followings, but the Rabbit Pickup might have one of the most passionate communities of VW owners. It’s easy to see why these quirky… more»

Topless Time Capsule: 1978 VW Super Beetle Convertible

If you’ve been waiting for a clean project car with classic charm and a solid foundation, this 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible might be it. According to the seller, this final-year Super Beetle is a rare rust-free example with… more»

Rare Hauler: 1961 Volkswagen Double Cab

This 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Double Cab is a desirable early “high-hinge” and “bullet-nose” model, making it one of the harder-to-find VW commercial vehicles. The seller originally planned to restore it but now says priorities have changed, offering the… more»

Two Owner Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Classics with a known ownership history will almost always attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, and this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is no exception. The listing statistics suggest that many people like what they see and are… more»

Karmann Ghia Chassis: 1956 Porsche Speedster Replica

In recent years, my opinion on some replicas has softened quite a bit from the day and age where I scoffed at nearly all of them. The Porsche 356 and 550 replicas have done a particularly good job of… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle

You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»

Brazilian Rarity: 1977 VW Bianco S Project

If you’re deep in the VW world, you may have heard of Toni Bianco—a Brazilian designer who built a limited run of sporty, fiberglass-bodied coupes based on the Volkswagen Beetle. This one, a 1977 Bianco S, is one of… more»

Rare Slegato Edition: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco

While I consider myself fairly well-versed on German makes and models, there’s always something out there you’ve never heard of. But consider me surprised to learn about this special edition Volkswagen Scirocco, made even more surprising considering I owned… more»

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