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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Green With EV: 1968 Karmann Ghia
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
