Over the years, I’ve spent plenty of time in cars with hybrid automatic transmissions, the ones that offer you the ability to “shift it yourself” while retaining the conveniences of a conventional automatic. It’s a bunch of baloney, as… more»
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Jan 16, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Air-Cooled Barn Find: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Parked in a barn since 1980 this ’63 Vw Karmann Ghia is complete and untouched. Purchased from the original owner in the 1970’s the current owner drove the car for a few years before parking it. There is some… more»
Jan 16, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Light Duty Survivor: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
This 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit pickup, affectionately known by enthusiasts as a “Caddy,” wears some period modifications that make it slightly slicker than the old farm hands we typically see for sale. The seller says this one is a diesel,… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Primed for Finishing: 1977 VW Westfalia
This 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia pop-top is a project grade bay window van listed for an ambitious $12,500. While it has had some major work done and is said to run well enough, there’s plenty of rot-through to address and… more»
Jan 13, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Fender Skirts: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
I once owned an early Volkswagen Beetle, and through a combination of youthful exuberance, inexperience, and total ignorance, I manage to break it… twice. If I were to buy one today, I doubt that I’d have the same problems… more»
Jan 10, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Family Collection Sell-Off: Classics in Florida
We recently received a tip about a collection clean-out in Florida, apparently listed by a private family that comes across as mildly cantankerous in the craigslist description. It’s too bad they won’t do silly things like “answer emails” or… more»
Jan 8, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
World’s Most Efficient Find: Volkswagen XL-1
I’ve had the opportunity to write about some pretty unusual cars during my life, but this Volkswagen is definitely up there with the best of them. The XL-1 was developed by Volkswagen to snatch the crown as the World’s… more»
Jan 6, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Chevy Volt Powered: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle EV
This is an unusual EV conversion in that it’s a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle and it has a late model Chevy Volt battery pack. It can be found here on Craigslist in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The seller is… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Woody Conversion: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
The era in which Volkswagen Beetles were modified with a “woody” body over the rear quarters has long since passed, and relatively few remain in road-going condition today. The seller claims this example was one of a handful converted… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • Sightings • 14 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Eastern Shore Finds
As some of our long-time readers know, I used to spend a fair amount of time stomping around junkyards on the weekends. Well, having a child greatly limits your free time (at least initially, until they can join you),… more»
Dec 21, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Oval Window Rag Top: 1956 VW Beetle
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle is a desirable oval window example, which denotes its status as an early model with many of the details enthusiasts tend to swoon over. This one even comes with the period-cool sliding canvas sunroof and… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle has to be one of the most recognizable cars ever built. No matter where you take one of these cars, just about every person you encounter will have a story that involves one. There is something… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
First $2,500 Takes It: 1972 VW Fastback
This dirt-cheap 1972 Volkswagen Fastback strikes me as a case of California’s heavy-handed emissions laws forcing the owner to cut his losses and move on. For $2,500, it comes with a host of upgrades and although the seller mentions… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Original Concept 1: 1966 VW Dune Buggy
VW-based dune buggies come in all shapes and sizes, an impressive variety that reflects the individual tastes of the many small companies that built their own kits. This well-preserved build is known as a Concept 1 kit, which is… more»
Dec 14, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Completely Original: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle is a car that has never fallen out of favor with classic car collectors, and I don’t see this situation changing at any time in the near future. This 1967 model offers the new owner a… more»
Dec 14, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Absolutely Immaculate: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
While it isn’t painted in its original color, this 1957 VW Beetle looks really nice in its British Racing Green. Given the fact that the paint was applied in 1986, it has held up well in the ensuing 32… more»
