If you wanted to build a collection of kit cars that offered a different vehicle for each day of the week, you’d seemingly need 12 days in a week. This 1976 Invader GT IV model is yet another gullwinged… more»
Volkswagen
Aug 10, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Survivor Oval Window: 1957 VW Beetle
This 1957 VW Beetle is a desirable oval window model, representing a distinct design phase in the Beetle’s history that incorporated a number of features not found on later cars. Bullet-style turn signals, chrome bumpers and recessed headlamps are… more»
Aug 6, 2017 • For Sale • 6 Comments
On Road or Off: 1971 Empi Sportster
Dune buggy kits are not hard to find, but genuine Empi builds are generally more desired by purveyors of these VW-powered on- and off-roaders. This 1971 example is a Southern California survivor, with a dry chassis and only some… more»
Jul 28, 2017 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Army Brat: 1968 VW Double Cab Bus
Among the varieties of air-cooled VW Buses we see for sale, the double-cab pickup body is a rare one. This example is for sale in New Jersey and is well-traveled, having been sold new in Washington State before moving… more»
Jul 26, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Magnificent MKI: 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S
Although sharing many parts, including the drivetrain, with the somewhat common MKI Rabbit/Golf, the first generation Sciroccos are much harder to come by. Being the last year for this body style, this example sports a 5 speed manual transmission… more»
Jul 25, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Lovable Bug: 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Who doesn’t love a VW Beetle? For all their (many, well-documented) flaws, they are charm on wheels, and if you want to slather charm on top of charm, it’s hard to beat a Karmann cabriolet. Here’s a lovingly maintained… more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1978 Volkswagen Bus in Time-capsule for Over 20 Years!
Check out this 1978 Volkswagen Bus in seemingly excellent condition, offered here on craigslist for $6,000 in Hayfork California. Said to have been off the road since 1996, this Tylenol-shaped time capsule is waiting for the right person to put… more»
Jul 23, 2017 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Second One Built: 1951 VW Samba
The quest to find historically-significant vehicles isn’t bound by marque or country of origin; rather, low production-number vehicles of any kind will forever be popular among collectors. However, an early example of a particularly iconic model like the original… more»
Jul 11, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Super With Lowercase S: 1969 VW Beetle Convertible
The seller of this 1969 VW calls it both a SUPER BEETLE (all caps), and a super beetle (no caps), so we can assume “super” is just how he or she describes this little red ragtop, and not bother… more»
Jul 6, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Beetle: One-Owner 1967 Beetle
While surfing the local craigslist, I happened upon a car that is something of a rarity. It seems like a lot of “barn finds” for sale these days are cars that the seller found in a barn, cleaned up,… more»
Jun 24, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
For Short Hippies: 1966 Volkswagen Bus
Your eyes are not deceiving you. This VW bus was shortened by two feet before a band of paintbrush-toting hippies descended on it. The seller claims that this bus could have been at Woodstock. That may be speculation, but… more»
Jun 19, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Bonanza Bus: 1980 VW Camper
You learn something new every day: this VW Bus, called a “Bonanza” by the seller, sports a Chevrolet power plant and the full camper van treatment, along with an elongated “gallery” window in the sides! It may look like… more»
Jun 9, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rusty Dub: 1969 VW Double Cab Pickup
So, early today we had a look at a Chevelle with some nice patina. Now we are going to have a look at a VW Double Cab with a whole different kind of patina. This Dub has artificial patina,… more»
Jun 9, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Created for TV: Custom 1970 VW Bus
This unusual VW Bus has been chopped up and extended to create a rig that is only limited by your imagination and budget. It also seems like it’s being used as a casting call for Discovery Channel show, Welder Up…. more»
Jun 4, 2017 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original Owner: 1963 VW Kombi
The seller of a tree-trapped 1963 VW Bus is listing it for his father, who seems to live in rural Texas and hasn’t driven this split-windshield Kombi in many years. Though limited on the details and unable to take… more»
Jun 2, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Beautiful Oval Window: 1956 VW Beetle
There is no way that this VW Beetle hasn’t already been restored. Yes, it supposedly only has 36k miles on it, but it is way too nice to be all original. The seller thinks it may have had one… more»
