This is not a photoshop exercise, this is a real vehicle! No, really, it really drives and is usable on actual city streets and everything. It’s a 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Turbo custom convertible and it’s not for the faint… more»
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May 23, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Yours for $89K: 1990 VW Transporter Syncro
While the prices on air-cooled Volkswagens of a certain vintage continues to amaze, late-model variants can occasionally surprise us as well. Take this low-mileage 1990 VW Transporter Syncro that Barn Finds reader Bill Walters spotted: the seller is asking $89,900! To… more»
May 20, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Whatzit? Beetle-Based Barn Find Needs Love
Ok, I admit wanting to know the history behind this oddball! Barn Finds reader Jim M. sent us this interesting Volkswagen-based find that shows off someone’s sheet metal forming skills. It’s located in Atlanta, Georgia and is advertised here on… more»
May 19, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Wusty Wagon: 1973 Volkswagen 412
This wusty, I mean, rusty wagon isn’t really that rusty, just surface rust. But, as you can see, there isn’t much that isn’t coated with it. Any TV reality show worth their salt would clearcoat this car just as… more»
May 18, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1986 Revisited – Part 4: Deals on Wheels
Here is yet another installment from my recently rediscovered 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine: this is the Sporty Edition. Maybe this first one should be in the Kleenex edition, wow. Have any of you heard of a Cobra? (hee hee).. This car… more»
May 15, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Campmobile In The Barn: 1973 VW Westfalia
Earlier today, we featured a clean GMC conversion van, but if you like your camper vans in the air cooled variety, this VW Westfalia looks like a decent option! It was discovered in a barn where it had been… more»
May 12, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Haulin’ Non-Hauler: 1970 VW Beetle Pickup
If you’re looking for a custom pickup for hauling duties, this isn’t it. But, if you’re looking for a well done custom 1970 VW Beetle Pickup just for having fun in, this custom VW could be for you. This one… more»
May 11, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
This One’s A Real One! Caldwell D13 Formula Vee
Given our recent post on an unknown make Formula Vee that Barn Finds reader LD71 identified as an Autodynamics Formula Vee as opposed to the Caldwell I thought it might have been, it shouldn’t surprise you that I’m writing about a real… more»
May 7, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Racing! Vintage Formula Vee
What I’d love to know the most about this vintage Formula Vee race car is what is it? I thought based on the “Ray Caldwell” decal on the seat would mean it’s a Caldwell, but it doesn’t look to… more»
May 1, 2017 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Only Two Thousand Miles: 1961 VW Beetle
Sometimes, it’s all about the story of why a car was never driven much. You can read the interesting tale of why this VW that was driven so little in the craigslist ad for this Beetle for sale in Minneapolis, Minnesota…. more»
Apr 29, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Blue Thunder: 1973 Volkswagen Baja Bug
The custom Vw scene is a culture that has been very strong from Gene Burgs beginnings, up until now. Appearing to have been built in the golden days of the Baja Bug fad, this ’73 Bug has undergone a… more»
Apr 27, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Forgotten Type 1: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Many things can be said about the Volkswagen Beetle, its history and popularity. Although developed in the late 1930’s the Beetle was a successfully sold automobile up until production ceased in 2003. Known for their simplicity, and reliable drive-train, there… more»
Apr 25, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
500,000+ Miles: 1967 VW Beetle
Most sales of vintage automobiles are now handled by dealers or flippers, so it’s rare to find a car being sold by someone who actually drove it back in the day. This 1967 VW Beetle has over 500,000 miles… more»
Apr 19, 2017 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Samba Puzzle: 1965 VW 21 Window Bus
Have you been dreaming of owning a 21 window VW Bus? Here’s your chance, and there are advantages to buying one that is in pieces. For one, the significant other won’t notice if you bring it home a bit… more»
Apr 17, 2017 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Very Expensive Jersey Looker: 1962 VW 23 Window
First off, I’d like to apologize for my absence of writing. My life has been a whirlwind, but I’m glad to be back, talking about cars. As many of you know, I am neck-deep in the VW world. Between… more»
Apr 3, 2017 • For Sale • 125 Comments
Holy Grail VW Find: Split Window Beetle Collection & More!
Over the weekend, a post began circulating on Facebook showing the hindquarters of a group of dusty split-window VW Beetles. Then, more pictures began to appear showing what appeared to be a Porsche Speedster, followed by a pair of… more»
