The epic rise in prices for early VW Buses with either a lot of glass or a lot of extra headroom shows little indication of abating. Stories like the one David F. wrote up about the riverbank find in… more»
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Mar 22, 2017 • For Sale • 67 Comments
Riverbank Find: 1956 VW High Roof Panel Bus
Imagine kayaking down a river in Alaska and spotting an abandoned “split window” VW bus on the river bank. The bank was eroding away and the bus was headed into the river, but the kayaker was a determined devotee of all… more»
Mar 15, 2017 • For Sale • 53 Comments
$525K Museum Piece: 1944 KDF Type 82E
Here’s the thing about Volkswagens: when you cross into the earliest examples, models used in wartime, or vans with lots of windows, the price of entry changes dramatically. No longer is it just an air-cooled ‘Dub; it is an… more»
Mar 10, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
From XR7s to COEs: Dallas Car Collection
Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a terrific find on craigslist, where a seller (more like a dealer, it seems) has a variety of project cars ranging from complete to needy up for grabs. The diversity of the vehicles is… more»
Mar 9, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Strange Brew: VW Hot Rod or “Sand Rail”?
Ok, I know this is not strictly speaking a barn find. Nor is it even a garage find. But it is a fine example of American automotive home building, and I just can’t help admiring it. I hope Barn… more»
Mar 8, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Already Folded, Spindled & Mutilated
As seen in Wayne’s World and in many pop culture references, The Spindle was an piece of sculpture located in Berwyn, Illinois that was made up of a 50 foot tall spike with 8 cars impaled upon it. The… more»
Mar 8, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sunset Or Sunrise? 1969 VW Karmann Ghia
This cute (you knew I’d use that word with a Ghia) Sunset Orange (if I got my color chart correct!) Volkswagen Karmann Ghia looks like it’s ready to drive away, although there are a few blemishes here and there…. more»
Mar 6, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mental Health Transport: 1971 VW Bus
While VW Transporters tend to be a dime a dozen, finding a later model in decent condition is always worth a closer look. Although most air-cooled fanatics are salivating over earlier models in the 23-window configuration, this could be… more»
Feb 22, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dependable Cleaners: 1963 VW Bus
Just when I think there can’t possibly be another old VW van languishing somewhere with vintage display advertising intact, someone has to go and prove me wrong. It really serves to demonstrate just how popular these German panel vans were for… more»
Feb 20, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Two-Fer Sale: 1977 Volkswagen Iltis
Who doesn’t love a two-fer sale?! If you happen to have $16,000 lying around, and really who doesn’t.. (cough).. you could buy both of these unusual 1977 Volkswagen Iltis tough utility vehicles (TUVs?). Or, if you insist on breaking… more»
Feb 19, 2017 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Chia Pet Bug: VW Beetle + Porsche 930 Kit
My in-laws moved to new abodes around Christmas last year, so some of the holiday gifting included re-gifted items that didn’t sell at the yard sale. One such item was a brand-new (some might say, new old stock) Chia pet… more»
Feb 16, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Short Thing: 1974 Volkswagen Thing Shorty
If you have time for just one short thing, check out this 1974 Volkswagen Thing Shorty! This strangely appealing custom-chop looks like it was done well and just needs some finishing up, paint-wise and a few other things. It’s… more»
Feb 10, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Jeff in the Junkyard: Cold and Frozen
Because I value the Barn Finds community, I don’t let some snow and cold get in my way of exploring this nation’s great hidden junkyards. What does slow me down, however, is slipping on a sheet of ice and whacking my… more»
Feb 5, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
30 Antiques & Customs Estate Sale, 1928-1975
It’s sad to think that these 30 cars are all part of an estate sale, but I hope they will now go on to new owners who cherish them as much as it looks like they have been loved…. more»
Feb 3, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Never This Nice: 1968 VW Karmann Ghia
One thing that drives me nuts about Karmann Ghias is this: they are such pretty, graceful cars, and possess the best combinations of style and character with dirt-cheap mechanical components. However, that last part tends to be the reason… more»
Feb 2, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ready To Camp: 1981 VW Vanagon Westfalia
While I’ve never been a huge van fan, I can honestly understand the appeal of owning a camper van. While you might not arrive to you destination in a record setting time, when you do get there you don’t have… more»
