Suppose you really like the mechanicals and engineering of a certain car but you’re not crazy about the styling. No worries, just add a whole new set of clothes. It’s been done to more than one but the model… more»
Volkswagen
Mar 5, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
BF AUCTION: 89K Mile 1989 VW Cabriolet
When the VW Golf (Rabbit in the US) hit the market, it proved to be a surprising success. The front-wheel-drive configuration allowed for a compact package that was light, efficient and wildly fun to toss around. Leadership at VW… more»
Mar 1, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Metal-Bodied Buggy: 1966 VW / Empi Sportster
A bit odd-looking by modern standards, this VW Empi Sportster was quite popular in its day. It still turns heads, and is listed for sale here on craigslist in Santa Paula, California, at an affordable $5500 asking price. Big… more»
Feb 27, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
V For Vandetta: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1973 Volkswagen Beetle kit car, otherwise known as “Vandetta,” is one of the better examples of a period custom that I can recall seeing. While there are plenty of Beetle-based hack jobs that do little to improve upon… more»
Feb 15, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Bought New in Netherlands: 1959 VW Beetle
This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is a very nicely preserved example with a great history, having been purchased new in the Netherlands and shipped to the United States. The seller claims it remains in original condition with just over 100,000… more»
Feb 11, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Forest Find! 1960 Volkswagen Bus
Deep in the woods of northwestern Pennsylvania near the town of Strattanville lies this abandoned 1960 Volkswagen Bus. It can be found here on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $1,800. Unfortunately, the ad is only two short sentences. We can… more»
Feb 7, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Paint Camper: 1976 VW Bus Westfalia
The seller of this 1976 Volkswagen Bus Westfalia claims the old-school Campmobile still wears original Marino Yellow paint with no bondo to be found anywhere in the body. That’s not to say the body still doesn’t have some tired… more»
Jan 30, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Hardtop Included: 1974 VW Thing
Despite looking fairly downtrodden, the seller of this 1974 Volkswagen Thing claims he has the ignition key and title for it, which may offer the next owner some comfort that it was loved before being abandoned. I say this… more»
Jan 29, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
20 Years Owned: 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible
This 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible is presented as a solid driver that has been in the same ownership for the past 20 years. The seller notes they simply do not drive the vehicle enough to justify keeping it,… more»
Jan 24, 2020 • Classifieds For Sale • 6 Comments
BF Classifieds Find: 1974 VW Super Beetle
One feature of Barn Finds you may not be aware of is our classifieds section, where sellers from all over get an inexpensive opportunity to show off their cars for sale to a very focused audience. We have a… more»
Jan 18, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Oval Window Project: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
What an interesting story this ’56 Bug must have to tell: the seller notes it sat behind a VW dealership for decades, being robbed of parts and generally falling into disrepair. It’s a shame because it’s an early Beetle… more»
Jan 9, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Showroom Condition: 8k Mile 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
It’s always wild when a time-capsule used car shows up at new car dealership, such as the case with this 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit with under 10,000 miles and listed on a Chicago-area dealer website. Did the little old lady… more»
Jan 2, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Backyard Fastback Find: 1969 Volkswagen Type III
This 1969 Volkswagen Type III Fastback was found baking in the Florida sun in the proverbial little old lady’s backyard, according to the listing. It runs and drives and aside from the sun-scorched paint and interior, it looks quite… more»
Dec 30, 2019 • For Sale • 30 Comments
V8 Swapped: 1965 VW Split-Window Bus
Near $50K is the asking price for this highly customized split-window Type 2 Volkswagen Bus. The seller is asking $48,500 for the van, which has been upgraded slightly with a transplanted Oldsmobile 350 V8 engine that sits midship on… more»
Dec 28, 2019 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Safari Window Survivor: 1967 VW Bus Westfalia
Lightning apparently does strike twice, as yet another highly original Volkswagen Bus Westfalia / Campmobile conversion has popped up for sale. We just featured a time-capsule example with a mere 20K miles on the clock, and while this one… more»
Dec 23, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare In Green? 1969 Volkswagen Bus
This 1969 Volkswagen Bus presents as an imperfect survivor that has been cared for rather than over-restored. It remains in original condition and was with one owner for 45 years, which explains why it still wears its desirable California… more»
