For years, I watched Wheeler Dealers, one of the few programs I actually would make an effort to tune in to and/or record. Unfortunately, they lost me when Edd hit the road. I tried to keep watching, but the… more»
Volkswagen
Dec 22, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1977 Volkswagen Shorty Bus
Over the years we’ve featured short buses here on Barn Finds. They make very unique projects that get a ton of attention and when they are done right, Volkswagen vans look almost like a factory creation. This one is… more»
Dec 15, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rust Free Oval: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
We just wrote up a listing on eBay for an oval window Beetle in Florida, one that had significant rust issues but was selling so cheaply it was hard to ignore. As I rarely take my own advice, I… more»
Dec 14, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Oval Window Project: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Oval window Volkswagen Beetles will never not be collectible, even when found with severe rust issues. However, as most of us know by now, if the Beetle’s body is intact, replacing the floorpan is no big deal. The oval… more»
Dec 12, 2020 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Jet Powered 2000 Volkswagen Beetle!
And now for something from the “When enough is just right, too much is perfect” department. Back in the ’60s and early ’70s, Chevrolet used the moniker “Turbo-Jet” to refer to their big-block Mark IV engines. Forget about catchy… more»
Dec 9, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Hot Hatch Survivor: 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
The original Mini Cooper S proved that a small front-wheel-drive car could possess competent handling and astonishing performance levels. Volkswagen chose to take this concept a step further when they introduced the Golf/Rabbit GTI. This was a car that… more»
Dec 6, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Campmobile Survivor: 1979 Volkswagen Bus Westfalia
This 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia is the top-shelf offering from the company that year if you sought a camp-ready vehicle that made life on the road seem entirely possible. Featuring a pop-top roof with side curtains in the window and… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Air-Cooled: 1974 Volkswagen Brasilia
This 1974 Volkswagen Brasilia is a rare sight in the U.S.A, as this rear-engined model was never sold stateside. Like so many other vehicles from the company’s South American operations, they do appear here on occasion and offer a… more»
Nov 24, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
High Mileage Survivor: 1983 Volkswagen GTI
This 1983 Volkswagen GTI is in surprisingly clean condition considering it has 250,000 miles on the clock. At first glance, you might think that it’s impossible for such a car to still look this good and be unrestored, but… more»
Nov 24, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
16,326 Mile: 1987 Volkswagen GTI 16V
Second generation Volkswagens are a hard car to find these days in survivor condition, especially in the hot-to-trot 16 valve configuration. I should know, as I spent part of the summer looking for such a car and was shocked… more»
Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Barn Find Bus: 1972 Volkswagen Van
This 1972 Volkswagen “Bay Window” Bus is described as a barn find that’s just begging to be restored, and from what we can see in the pictures, that doesn’t seem far off. The bay windows are typically less desirable… more»
Nov 20, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Patina Ragtop: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
Heavily patina’d air-cooled Volkswagens are not exactly a new concept, but few of them often feature as much attention and money spent on the oily bits at their owners spend on the cosmetics. Thankfully, this 1959 model breaks with… more»
Nov 18, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Split Window Barn Find: 1959 Volkswagen Bus
This 1959 Volkswagen Transporter is called a barn find by the seller, who notes he may have done the hard work of finding and then dragging this split screen Bus home, but he’s not going to finish it any… more»
Nov 13, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Bargain Buggy? 1967 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Oftentimes, when VW-based dune buggies show up for sale, they are in rough shape or a mishmash of parts that need assembling. Cheap to buy and prone to being left outdoors with no protection, the second- and third-owners of… more»
Nov 12, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Split Window Project: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
When it comes to air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles, the early models certainly stand apart in terms of collectability. Of course, they’re also significantly harder to find, especially in restorable condition. The most desirable of the lot are the ones with… more»
Nov 12, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Huge Collection Of Rare And Oddball Cars For Sale!
If you are looking for a seldom-seen car or project to add to your collection, there are a dozen of them assembled in Madison, Wisconsin, looking to find new homes due to an estate liquidation. Most of these are… more»
