At first glance, you’d think this is just a plain old Jeep, but take a closer look and you’ll quickly discover it’s anything but an old Jeep. It’s actually a VW based kit car that was built to look… more»
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May 30, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
40s Ford Bodykit: 1963 VW Beetle Speedster
There’s a lot going on here with this 1963 VW Beetle convertible, which is technically done as a Speedster tribute, along with a bit of a 40s Ford body kit molded in. Are you keeping up? I’m not sure… more»
May 30, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Scarce Buggy: 1965 VW Concept 1 Kit Car
This unusual VW-based kit car is called a Concept 1, which is super confusing when you consider the reincarnated VW “New” Beetle was called the same thing. This example, spotted by Barn Finds reader Jamie, is dusty but complete, even… more»
May 25, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
1 Of 50: 1986 VW Jetta GT Special
Volkswagens were a huge part of my formative hobbyist years, as a MK3 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition was the first vehicle I set out to modify with obscure parts from Europe. Consider me shocked, then, that I had never heard… more»
May 24, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sporty Beetle: 1969 VW Karmann Ghia
You can call a Porsche 356 an expensive VW Beetle, but those cars are actually quite a bit different than the Bug. Now the Karmann Ghia on the other hand truly is a re-bodied Beetle. It share’s the same floor… more»
May 21, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nicest One Left: 1980 Bradley GT
Without fail, most of the Bradley GTs we feature are shadows of their former selves, completely past the point of reasonable return. It’s rare we get to see what one would have looked like when new, assembled by someone… more»
May 15, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Lifted Import: 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country
Can’t decide between a Mark 2 golf and an SUV? Look no further! This 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country is the car for you, and yes it did come this way from the factory. What is it? Allow me to… more»
May 12, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Walkthrough Cabin: 1967 VW Bus
While the auction world loses its collective mind over vintage VW Buses with 21 windows, now may be the time to grab a lesser-windowed Type 2 for a whole lot less. This 1967 VW bus is an 11-window model… more»
May 10, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Strong Runner: 1967 VW Beetle
Said to be a California car from new, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle presents as an honest survivor that is said to run quite well. This generation isn’t my favorite but I do prefer them over the later cars; those… more»
May 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
California Dream’n: 1962 VW Bus Survivor
Its’ so classic, quintessential, California – it’s almost cliché. It’s 1962 – Surfin’ Safari was released by the Beach Boys and you’re so inspired by the draw of surfing, camp-fires on the beaches of Malibu, and the possibility of… more»
May 8, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Micros In The Snow: Pair Of 1970s VW Buses
Do you ever wonder if a seller is hiding some other treasure on their property – and when they list an item for sale, he or she gets turned off by inquiries into items beyond what’s pictured? I have… more»
May 6, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Impressive Survivor: 47K Mile 1974 VW Beetle
This 1974 Volkswagen Beetle is an attractive example of a later model, with only 47,000 original miles and some period modifications that work quite well. The seller notes that a disability is driving the sale, as he’s having a… more»
May 2, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Refreshed Yet Unrestored: 1984 VW GTI
This 1984 VW GTi is a largely original example that has undergone some basic refreshes to make it a pleasant daily driver. Said to have a tick over 100,000 original miles, the MK1 was put into storage in 1997… more»
May 1, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Fool the Neighbors? Replica Porsche “Laser” 917 Kit
While the many, many Kelmark and Bradley GTs running around (or parked on craigslist) can become practically commonplace, the “Laser” Porsche 917 replica is seen far less frequently. Consisting of a nose panel that does a decent job of… more»
Apr 27, 2018 • Sightings • 9 Comments
Backyard Sighting In Indianapolis
We don’t condone or encourage spying on your neighbors, but sometimes they have something interesting parked in their backyard that’s just too tempting to not look at! Reader Jeff G spotted these classics while visiting his daughter and just… more»
Apr 26, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Hidden Notch: 1964 VW Type 3
While a notchback Fox Body Mustang may get some of us all hot and bothered, what about a notchback-style VW Type 3? This 1964 barn find example appears to be sitting in outdoor storage next to another vintage air-cooled,… more»
