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»
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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»
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Acapulco Edition: 1974 VW Thing
Given the 1:18 scale model of a rare 1974 VW Thing “Acapulco” edition is selling for $100 on eBay, it should be of little surprise this is a fairly pricey example at nearly $20K. But these island-friendly VWs are… more»
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Etienne Aigner Edition: 1993 VW Cabriolet
The association of a brand with some sort of designer label is one of the more curious marketing exercises to emerge from the world of automaker and brand collaborations. This 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet is one of just a few… more»
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Clean MK1 Coupe: 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
I remain amazed at how few Volkswagens from the first and second generations are seen anywhere – on the road, in classifieds, or parted out in the junkyard. It’s a mystery to me as to where they all went,… more»
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1965 VW Kombi Bus in $1,000,000 Stash
Listed here on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $1,000,000, this 1965 Volkswagen Bus in Waterville, Ohio awaits a new owner with deep pockets and dreams of finishing it properly. Before you mock the asking price it’s… more»
