Set the Wayback Machine to a time when hot hatchbacks like this 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI put a different spin on performance. This Falls Church, Virginia classic shows some wear after covering 184,000 miles, but it “runs and drives,”… more»
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Oct 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Camping Find: 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Type 2
The Type 1 was Volkswagen-speak for the famous “Beetle” which became one of the world’s best-selling automobiles in the second half of the 20th Century. The Type 2 was the VW Bus which would be known under a variety… more»
Oct 15, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
Never is a strong term to use in conversations as it implies something absolute, but the seller of this 1973 VW Beetle goes there and claims his car has not ever been operated in the snow, salt, or even… more»
Oct 4, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
13k Genuine Miles: 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Growing up near a VW dealership, I got some pretty good exposure to the brand during the seventies in my childhood and came to appreciate most of the company’s offerings at a fairly early age. And while I might… more»
Sep 30, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Three Owners: 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
Any guesses as to how many 1960 Volkswagen Beetles are for sale tonight as I write this? Classic.com lists a couple; Hemmings and Auto Trader another six each; and others are probably lurking at more obscure venues – all… more»
Sep 30, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
VolksRabbit Kit: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit EV
We tend to think the buzz around electric vehicles is a modern phenomenon, but the truth is, inventors and entrepreneurs have been trying to crack the code of alternative fuels for some time. To this day, we still see… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Reluctant Sale: 1973 Volkswagen Thing Survivor
Here on eBay is a seller who doesn’t want to be a seller, with a 1973 Thing to sell. Volkswagen made these smart, fun utility vehicles from 1968 through 1980, but the US only enjoyed two model years of… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging because, sometimes, it is hard to justify owning a vehicle that will only see the road for weekend outings. That is where this 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit stands out from the crowd…. more»
Sep 20, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Maryland Barn Finds: 10 Car Collection For Sale!
When we all eventually pass on, those of us with an assortment of project vehicles will inevitably leave it up to our heirs or an estate manager to find new homes for that which we held dear. Of course,… more»
Sep 16, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Project: 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
The Type 2 VW Transporter hit the scene in 1950 and is still around today in one form or another. Also known as the Kombi, Vanagon, Microbus, or just plain Bus, these vehicles had their air-cooled engines mounted in… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three Owners! 1966 Volkswagen Kombi
This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Split Window Museum Find: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
One of my favorite types of “finds” is a car that was released from museum captivity. There’s something about finding a special car that has been kept off the roads but also somewhat preserved for all that time. It’s… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: Custom 1976 VW Trike
Some classics are designed to provide impressive performance; others transport their occupants in supreme luxury and isolation. A category that receives less recognition is those intended to plaster a mile-wide smile on their owner’s face. That description applies to… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Spare Engine Included: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle demonstrated admirable longevity. It remained in production well beyond expectations when the automotive world and technology had passed it by. It was not many years ago that buyers could find them for mere pennies, but they… more»
Jul 13, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare Type 34 Project: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
I have pretty much come to grips with the fact that I will not soon own a car older than 1982. Don’t ask me why; it’s just a matter of personal preference. There’s only so much variety I can… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Rare Split Window! 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) was one of the most tenured names in automobile history, with more than 21 million copies assembled from 1939 to 2003. For the first dozen or so years, the Beetle used a split… more»
