Callaway has developed a myth-like status among collectors of sports imports and muscle cars from the 1980s for developing kits that transform already respectable performers. While Corvettes, VW GTIs, and E21-chassis BMWs are the usual suspects when it comes… more»
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Backseat Driver: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Shorty
The famed VW Beetle was still selling strong in 1974, but the Cabriolet or convertible version showed under 13,000 copies made. This is one of them and is said to have been professionally shortened, so it’s even smaller than… more»
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High Speed Pursuit Vehicle? 1968 Volkswagen Beetle
The listing says this was an official police vehicle in the 1960s and 70s, but I have to believe it didn’t do much other than appear at school events and in the local town parade. That being said, the… more»
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Original Paint: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
July 30th, 2003, was a significant date in automotive history that passed with very little fanfare. On that day, the last Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico. This brought down the curtain for… more»
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1973 Volkswagen Super Bugger Camper!
The seller is asking all the money for this “Super Bugger” Volkswagen Beetle R/V, but not many are left in anything approaching this condition. These oddball conversions were seemingly all the rage back in the 1970s when anything went,… more»
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15 Window Project: 1963 Volkswagen Bus
It’s rare that we see projects as both a barn find and something that’s on its way to completion, but this 15-window 1963 Volkswagen Bus is exactly that. The seller provides photos like these that show it as every… more»
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Wild Syncro Conversion: 1976 Volkswagen Bus
This 1976 Volkswagen Bus is not your mother’s bay window. The seller has extensively modified it to accept a complete Sycro 4WD drivetrain, seemingly allowing him to drive an air-cooled Bus where none has ever gone before. The Bus… more»
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Hot-Rod Rabbit! 1984 Volkswagen GTI
Here’s a tribute to the Catman! That probably makes no sense but the Catman was a friend that I knew many years ago and he bought this very VW GTI model, color and all, new in 1984. And the… more»
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Restoration Project: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1966 Volkswagen Beetle is a no-reserve restoration project, and with bids already nearing $5,000, it’s not exactly going cheaply. The earlier Beetles are certainly the ones enthusiasts pine for and finding one that hasn’t been pulled apart and… more»
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Awesome Garage Find: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
For those of you that don’t know your VW nomenclature, the Type 181 is most commonly known as the Thing. And over the past few years, these unique little rigs have become quite popular. Finding one in solid shape… more»
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Australian Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Shed Find!
Some sheds will produce more than a single pleasant surprise, and that seems to be the case with this VW Beetle Cabriolet. It was found hidden away in a shed in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia. This is… more»
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Formula Vee Race Car Package!
It’s amazing how one day, you notice a make or model of car you assumed would always be plentiful suddenly doesn’t exist in any significant quantity. Original, authentic Formula Vee race cars are one such model that I recall… more»
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Huge Bug! Hemi Powered Giant 1959 VW Beetle
When I saw this giant Bug, one word instantly came to mind, “yes”! There are a lot of oddball creations out there that are so poorly conceived and executed that you just can’t help but wondering why and what… more»
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Most Original 1983 Volkswagen GTI Left?
For reasons I will soon disclose, I am currently pretty excited by middle 80s and early 90s Volkswagens. To me, this is a very under-appreciated class of cars right now, as they were plenty iconic when nearly new and… more»
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Ultimate Sleeper: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
One glance at the dropped ride height and the genuine Fuchs wheels should be enough to tell you that this 1957 Volkswagen Beetle isn’t totally original. However, those features are the tip of the iceberg with this classic. I… more»
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Diesel-Powered Survivor: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit LS
Though most front-wheel-drive economy cars from the late 1970s and early 1980s were rather lackluster, that’s certainly not the case with Volkswagen’s first Rabbit, the MK1. Many people flock to the GTI model, which was arguably the world’s first… more»
