Volkswagen’s gorgeous Scirocco coupe is fading fast into the ranks of obscure cars, with fewer examples appearing in daily use or even at hobbyist events. It’s like the car just vanished from the U.S. landscape, and while they do… more»
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Jan 26, 2018 • Stories • 27 Comments
Just For Fun: 1959 VW Convertible
This old bug has an interesting and amusing history. The paint and much of the car are original. Mike, the owner, drives it almost every day. His father in law purchased this VW in 1960 and drove it for many… more»
Jan 25, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Estate Acquisition: 1974 VW Beetle Sun Bug
Not too long ago, we featured another Sun Bug that was suffering from years of neglect, including its signature gold paint job crudely covered up by clay-red paint. This recently discovered 1974 model was acquired via an estate clean… more»
Jan 20, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Built by a Rally Driver: 1979 VW Rabbit Limo
Along with gray market importation and the liberal use of bodykits, the 1980s also saw the birth of the unlikely limousine, with cars not commonly stretched ending up with extra doors and rear passenger seating. These days, they still… more»
Jan 17, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Take Your Pick: Air-Cooled VW Collection
We love seeing collections of classic cars for sale, and air-cooled VWs tend to show up in large quantities the most often. They’re easy to collect and usually find buyers when posted for sale, so it makes sense –… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Clean Cabrio: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
The VW Cabrio has long been one of the iconic later Volkswagen products. Many of them remain in good condition due to diligent owners, but the seller of this 1990 Cabriolet claims it only has 13,100 original miles. The pictures… more»
Jan 11, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Woodgrain Kit: 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel
As cars from the 70s and 80s grow harder to find, you may be surprised to realize that some once-laughable options are now reasons for spending more on a given vehicle. Take fake wood trim slapped on the sides:… more»
Jan 11, 2018 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Original Paint: 1972 VW Super Beetle
I would have loved to yanked open the garage door and seen this beautiful Beetle sitting inside. Said to wear original paint and show low mileage of just 60,000, this Super Beetle is located in or near Kansas City… more»
Jan 8, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Carolina Yard Art: VW Baja Bug Project
Bad spelling always gives me a laugh on craigslist, as is the case of this Baha! Bug. Grammar aside, this genuine Baja Bug is near Franklin, North Carolina, and the seller’s friend just wants it out of his yard…. more»
Jan 7, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Two Owner 16 Valve: 1987 VW GTI
Despite once being incredibly common, the second generation models of Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup have all but disappeared from American roads. This is especially true of the so-called “hot” models like the 16-valve GTIs and Jetta GLIs. Unfortunately, years of… more»
Dec 29, 2017 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Project Donation: 1973 VW Beetle
Back to one of my favorite sellers on eBay: this 1973 VW Beetle is another donation victim, and it looks like a fun project that you can drive with minimal fuss. Sporting some choice period Empi wheels with decent… more»
Dec 23, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sundial Conversion: 1965 VW Camper
I’m excited to see this VW Camper back on craigslist. It popped up a few weeks ago without photos and the description made it sound worthwhile. While a camper by any other name, the Sundial conversion is fairly rare… more»
Dec 19, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Automatic G60: Preserved VW Corrado
The Volkswagen Corrado is an emerging classic, with very few left providing daily transportation and many of them modified to the point of being near death. The early supercharged models, known as the G60, were particularly prone to failure… more»
Dec 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
Parked 35 Years Ago: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
The ad for this Volkswagen claims it was recently brought out of storage after 35+ years. Said to be all original, the 1962 Beetle is for sale here on eBay. With a little over 2 days left, and no… more»
Dec 8, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Harley-Powered: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle
Almost anything custom that can be thought of has been done to a Beetle, and while a motorcycle engine has been swapped into a Beetle before, this is one of the more interesting one’s I have seen. The style… more»
Nov 27, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Professor’s Car: 1980 VW Rabbit Westy
Old, smile-inducing Volkswagens aren’t just aircooled, as this 1980 VW Rabbit diesel shows us. Sure, the Beetles and Buses have a little more in the way of character going for them, but this Rabbit is downright charming. This example… more»
