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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Rabid Rabbit: 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Turbo
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
