As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet
After graduating from high school, a football buddy of mine went off to college and became a cheerleader for the school’s men’s basketball team. He took a lot of abuse for that. To make matters worse, he then went… more»
Success Story: VW Bus Collection in Georgia
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. We’ve already had our first sale, as we… more»
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Rarely Stock: 1984 VW GTI
This first-generation VW GTI is said to have just 73,000 miles from new and remain in preserved condition. The seller claims he is selling the MK1 hot hatch due to lack of use and the desire to own a… more»
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Early Model Bug: 1965 VW Beetle
While Beetles are the proverbial dime a dozen, the early models are standouts in more than a few ways. For one thing, they tend to be worth a bit more; for another, their parts are generally more valuable, too…. more»
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Space Invaders Incoming! 1970 Invader
Although this kit car almost looks like the wreckage from an alien crash site, it’s actually a Volkswagen Beetle-based kit car from 1970 called an Invader. It’s for sale here on craigslist and is located in Ashby, Minnesota. The seller is… more»
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Dry 21 Window: 1967 Volkswagen Samba
We all endeavor to utter the words, “Find of a lifetime” someday. It’s different for all of us: some folks may pine to find a barn full of American muscle, while others may seek a stash of microcars. If… more»
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Long Story: 1960 VW Custom Camper Bus
The versatility of the Volkswagen Type 2 is like none other. The model carries many variants from Panel Van, Kombi, Samba and many more. Custom conversions are not uncommon, the type 2 has been used for everything from an… more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: Massive Salvage Yard Collection
To the Barn Finds community: I’m posting my own “Exclusive” for the first time on behalf of a friend who has over 10 acres of cars, trucks, and motorcycles on his property. I am helping him with moving some of his… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1974 VW Westfalia
The rise in popularity of vintage campers is perhaps one of my favorite trends of the collector car hobby. These are vehicles that force you to slow down a little, get in touch with your analog side, and plan… more»
Reader Ad: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Project + Parts Car
What Makes It Special? I am the 2nd owner of this car, it was never wrecked, has its original metal nose, has been professionally painted, custom engine built, is on Porsche wheels etc just needs assembled. It also comes… more»
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Das Seltene Auto: 1986 Volkswagen Quantum
Once a staple in suburban driveways, the station wagon was king long before minivans came along. SUV’s took over the show though and wagons are becoming quite a rare sight. German automakers still believe in the station wagon and… more»
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$4k Florida VW Type 2: Is It Your Type?
Call it a Breadloaf, a Loaf, a Bay Window, a Bay, a Transporter, a Samba, a Type 2, a Kombi, a Bus … or, in this case, a basic post-Chicken Tax VW Van. And, if you squint real hard,… more»
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Deer Hit and Parked: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
While accident damage can be unnerving for even the most seasoned restorer to fix, it can also sometimes mean that a car was kept off the road for many years while it waited for its date with the body… more»
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Enhanced by Neuspeed: Callaway MK2 VW GTI
In the 1980s, tuner cars were at their peak, with aftermarket companies getting astoundingly close to the OEMs in modifying vehicles barely off the assembly line. From ASC to Callaway, these companies were commissioned with tackling multiple projects on… more»
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Garage Find: 1964 VW Beetles Convertible
Few cars are as simple as a VW Beetle. The construction was simple to reduce production costs, there’s no engine cooling system since the engine is air cooled and they lacked complicated electronics to keep weight and cost down…. more»
