This has got to be one of the coolest electric car conversion I have seen. It’s a 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, a very lightweight and fun-to-drive car to begin with, and as an electric vehicle is surely an interesting… more»
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Jan 27, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
How’s About A Schwimm? 1944 Volkswagen Schwimmwagen
Although drawn and built upon dark times, this Volkswagen Schwimmwagon was an ingeniously designed amphibious vehicle used in World War II. Based off of Ferdinand Porsches Volkswagen designs, this Schwimmwagen shares a resemblance to a Victorian era bath tub…. more»
Jan 23, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
10 Hours Left! Garage-Sale Find ’63 Beetle
I’ve always held out hope that I’d stumble upon a garage sale wherein a vintage car in the garage would be half-heartedly for sale by the longtime owner. Perhaps they’re downsizing, and the spouse doesn’t want to take the… more»
Jan 20, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Buggy with Doors: 1977 Maxi Taxi
We’ve all seen or heard of the Meyers Manx VW-based dune buggy kits that were all the rage in the 60s and 70s, and today command a premium if its heritage can be proven. Lots of copy cats have… more»
Jan 16, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Can’t Beat Free? 1967 VW Astra GT
In the project car world, few words create as much justification for bad decisions than does the word “free.” It seems like we can rationalize any kind of project at that point, no matter the severity. Barn Finds reader Peter… more»
Jan 12, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
It’s Not Just Us! Here’s A French Shorty!
And here I thought we in the United States hosted the only folks interested in drastically shortening a vehicle to comical proportions! Apparently I was wrong, and I appreciate Barn Finds reader Arno D. for sending in this great… more»
Jan 12, 2017 • For Sale • 59 Comments
Beetle-Ru! Dual Engined VW/Subaru
Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you: that’s an ’80s Subaru with a Beetle back-end welded onto it! Although it may not be four-wheel drive, it does sport two engines, one driving each end. It’s hard to reckon what… more»
Jan 11, 2017 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Jeff In The Junkyard: Wintertime Finds
Although I generally loathe winter, it is my preferred season for visiting salvage yards. If the mercury stays above 20 degrees, my flannel-lined work gear keeps up with the colder temps. Plus, this means there are generally no bugs… more»
Jan 9, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bug with Back: Custom VW Vandetta
I imagine one of the common complaints about a small car like the original VW Beetle could be lack of storage space, or not enough room for hauling home large items. Well, if you happen to know how to… more»
Dec 28, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Desert Bug: 1963 Beetle
The Beetle is one of the most iconic cars in history. Volkswagen made millions of them and most of us have either owned one or know someone who did. In 1963 alone, VW made 838,488 Beetles. But most of… more»
Dec 26, 2016 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Do Your Thing! 1970 VW Beetle
Despite being the victim of a poorly maintained clear coat paint job, this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle seems to be a perfect candidate for a daily driver classic. Beetles still have the same things going for them that they had… more»
Dec 19, 2016 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Repaint It Red: 1959 VW Beetle
This cheerful 1959 VW Beetle is a desirable early model, which appears largely complete despite a repaint in yellow. This car is listed in Texas, and it appears the dry climate has done it plenty of favors with the… more»
Dec 18, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
What Is This Thing? A Custom Type 3
Writing about oddball finds is really Scotty’s responsibility here on Barn Finds, but I am kind of partial to the strange and unusual myself. I do enjoy these great examples of homegrown American automotive ingenuity. This “thing” I found… more»
Dec 17, 2016 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Wild Cat! 1970 Ocelot SS Dune Buggy
I am neither a fan of, nor a hater of dune buggies. I don’t dislike them, but I have never wanted to own one. Even so, I do appreciate the attraction they have for some people, and there’s no… more»
Dec 16, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Triumph TR6, VW Cabriolet And Seven MGBs
It’s the Christmas season and some will be humming a song about a Partridge in a Pear Tree and Five Golden Rings. What we have are seven MGBs instead of Seven Swans and it looks like they haven’t done much for… more»
Dec 14, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Thinning the Herd: Project Car Sell-Off
While it can seem like gearhead euphoria to own a large garage facility packed to the brim with parts and projects, I imagine it can also feel a bit stifling. What I mean is there may be other things… more»
