Volkswagen

Think Summer: 1966 VW Bug Convertible

There’s nothing like a classic VW Beetle convertible to get your mind thinking of summer days and car shows. Right now, the temperature in New England is dipping down into the 20s at night and it’s downright unpleasant to… more»

Mugging For The Camera?

Imagine a soft drink company needing an unusual sales promotion–and their name happens to rhyme with “Bug.” You have the ingredients for a 1999 promotion involving 25 refurbished vintage VW Beetles, MTV and lots of vinyl decals! And now,… more»

Little Brown Bug: 1966 VW Beetle

This bug is listed on craigslist in Cameron Park, California for $3,800. It was on blocks from 1986 until recently when the seller bought it from the original owner. It looks like it won’t take much work to make this… more»

Wall Art: 1965 VW Shorty Pickup

A few weeks back, I revisited the private salvage yard from where I scooped up my 1981 Toyota Hiace van. The seller of the ‘Yota also had several old VW’s on his property, including a single-cab Bus much like… more»

Beetle Battle: ’67 and ’71 Barn Find VWs

Ah, a tale of two Beetles. Though it’s not hard to find a Beetle for sale in almost any configuration you want, it gets a bit harder if you’re on the hunt for an early model or a later-production… more»

Rabbit Farm: $3K VW Clean-Out

For whatever reason, since acquiring my recent project Subaru, I have a burning desire to snatch up every junkyard example I can find. This same thing happened when I first got into BMWs; I wanted to build a collection… more»

Hippies Need 21 Windows: 1967 VW Bus

Picture this: you’re a hippy. You live care-free, only worried about whether the bonfire will be big enough to warm all of the inhabitants on the commune you call home. At night, everyone bows solemnly in front of the… more»

Could This Hot Wheels Be Worth Six Figures?

The other day we featured a million dollar Hot Wheels collection and the star of the show was a rear loading Beach Bomb. That little diecast was worth more than a hundred grand, so you can imagine my excitement… more»

Rough Oval: 1958 VW Beetle

While there are some projects that simply look like too much work to take on, it’s still hard to not let your imagination run wild when a dusty barn find shows up on your computer monitor. This early VW… more»

Out of Space: $600 Karmann Ghia

Running out of real estate for a project car is a problem we all face (well, I guess only if you purchase too many vehicles!), so it’s not surprising to see sellers who just want to get a car… more»

Bargain Survivor: 1969 VW Beetle With 48k Miles!

Normally, I would consider $4,800 to be way too much for this old Beetle, but if the claims are true here this could turn out to be a bargain. There isn’t a lot of information in the seller’s listing,… more»

Cars and Campers: 1977 Porsche 924

Sometimes, you just get the itch to clear out your inventory of parts and projects. Or, sometimes a new opportunity catches your eye and it makes sense to change everything up. I’m not sure what’s going on with this… more»

Dirt Cheap Bug: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle

The people’s car was intended as an affordable and cheap means for all, and that still rings true today. This beetle is cheap, but does need some attention. Parked in 2002 and last started in 2004, this beetle has… more»

The Peoples Truck: 1961 Volkswagen Pickup

The well-loved and admired Volkswagen pickups are highly sought after and are always difficult to find in any condition. This particular VW has spent close to 30 years in storage, and has a history with Vangaurd Volkswagen Repair out of California…. more»

Shed Stored 27 Years: 1955 Beetle

Having a car in your shed for 27 years reveals an impressive level of confidence you’ll eventually restore it. That’s how long the owner of this 1955 VW Beetle here on craigslist spotted by Barn Finds reader Olaf E. says he’s had… more»

Only $850! 1976 Volkswagen Bus

I’m currently on a trip in the Midwest, and as usual one of the first things I do is check out the local craigslist listings for finds. Considering how expensive Volkswagen buses have been going for lately, this seems… more»

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