Volkswagen

Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181

Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»

BF Auction: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle

This auction has been pulled for now. Thanks for all the interest! UPDATE – Additional photos of this Beetle have been added to the gallery below, including photos of the floor pan and previous rust repairs. Few automobiles have… more»

Patina Bug: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

Some enthusiasts find the prospect of owning a pristine classic attractive, while others find the lure of a car dripping with character irresistible. This 1966 Volkswagen Beetle could be a hot prospect if you fall into the second category…. more»

On Or Off Road Fun: 1978 VW The Thing Baja

The Volkswagen Thing has roots going back to the West German Army before it became available for civilian purchase back in 1968, and it’s truly one of those vehicles that sort of defies description, in written words anyway.  But… more»

Original Paint! 1970 VW Type 3 Fastback

Though the Beetle was the most popular VW back in the earlier decades of the brand, it wasn’t just Bugs that were adorning our roadways, as the Bus was also a popular choice along with a few Karmann Ghias… more»

Matching Numbers Oval: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle remains a hobby and classic car standard with a following that seems to withstand the test of time. To me, this is one of the more redeeming qualities of this well-loved model: decades after its introduction,… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

UPDATE – The seller made some adjustments and the clutch noise went away so they have relisted the Beetle with a lower reserve! Being forced to part with a classic project due to circumstances beyond your control is a… more»

No Rust And Highly Original 1958 VW Beetle Deluxe

1958 marked the 20th anniversary of the Volkswagen Beetle, with The People’s Car still meeting the objective of remaining cheap and simple, holding true to the concept it was originally designed for.  This ’58 model has a great story… more»

Barn Find Bug: 1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Special colors can make all the difference when deciding whether or not to rescue a given vehicle. This 1975 Volkswagen Beetle has clearly been laid up for a while, but there’s a part of me that’s very curious if… more»

Final Year Model: 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX

The Volkswagen Cabriolet is one of the more instantly recognizable nameplates among the German automaker’s lineup, with the droptop Rabbit and Beetle long-time fixtures in the convertible marketplace. By the time the MKIV generation of VW’s lineup rolled out,… more»

Peppy Driver: 1992 VW Jetta GLI 16-Valve

With its fender flares and BBS wheels, the GLI package added a bit of extra spunk outside to the Volkswagen Jetta, but you also got some cool seating inside and a more spirited powerplant under the hood than the… more»

“Original” 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Though we all know the Karmann Ghia as a Volkswagen, Karmann was responsible for both the idea of a sporty VW and its design, with VW a reluctant participant. VW had trouble finding an owner/operator after WWII – the… more»

Turnkey Camper: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia

A few years ago, when a good portion of the country assumed we’d never use air travel again, the van life movement truly took off. While the rush to acquire some sort of camping rig has cooled a bit,… more»

1971 Citroën SM and Dozens More Vintage Cars!

The Citroën SM was a French-built, high-performance coupé produced from 1970 to 1975. It finished third in the European Car of the Year honors in 1971 and was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1972. Rarely seen today,… more»

Split Window Driver: 1967 Volkswagen Bus

I just watched a video where a 21-window Volkswagen Samba was removed from the woods in pieces, a result of having been left exposed to New Hampshire winters for many decades. The point in watching was that these old… more»

Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations

‎ If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»

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