This Fox, located in Great Barrington, MA is in surprisingly good condition for a 1980’s northeastern VW. Turns out it spent most of its life housed in a garage in Atlanta. That explains the rust free exterior and shiny… more»
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Rare Acapulco Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
A few weeks ago, we featured an unusual 1974 VW Thing “Acapulco” edition that was listed for almost $20K. These rare resort vehicles do tend to sell reliably in the mid-teens with some outliers selling for more, so it’s… more»
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Cheapest Gullwing Around! 1970 Bradley GT
The seller of this 1970 Bradley GT has been storing it for a future day that never came, so it’s now listed for sale here on eBay. I suspect they may have to lower the opening bid of $2,000… more»
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1971 Volkswagen Beetle Survivor?
Beetles are fun and immensely popular cars which never seem to go out of style. This 1971 model is claimed to have covered only 15,700 miles. While the car is in fair original condition, I am not so sure… more»
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Double Door Panel: 1959 VW Bus
If you’re sick of seeing the 21-window VW Buses get all the glory, then now might be the time to get in on what I think will become the next most collectible version: the Type 2 panel van buses…. more»
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Samba Survivor! 1965 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus
UPDATE: The seller has dropped their asking price here on eBay by $10,000 dollars! FROM 1/3/19: When these desirable 21-window VW Buses pop up, they rarely come from long-term ownership, just needing a quick mechanical refresh. However, this example is… more»
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Rare AutoStick: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
