Have you heard of the VW Quantum? No, it’s not a model produced for other countries. It’s was built for the US market. In other countries it went by the more familiar name of Passat. It’s a front engine front wheel drive model… more»
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Splitty Shame: 1967 VW Bus
One of the hardest parts of being an automotive enthusiast is wondering if you’re screwing up a car that will potentially be cherished some day. I freely admit that I treat my ’95 M3 like a workhorse – it is… more»
63k Mile 1983 Volkswagen GTI
One of our first projects that we featured here on the site was a Volkswagen GTI that we found in a field. Josh and I tracked down the owner, paid him $400, and dragged it home. It was clapped… more»
Hood Ride: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
There’s a movement among some elements of the car hobby to embrace the rattiness of a vehicle – hence, the modern manifestation of the term “rat rod” which once actually meant something. These days, some of the younger members… more»
Air-Cooled Mother-lode In Iowa!
Update 4/26/16 – After contacting the auction house, we’ve heard back and now have some addition information and photos! From Jodi at Hoge Auctioneering – About the seller; His dad was the original owner of the cars. This the cars… more»
East Coast Rust: 1965 VW Bus
Just once I’d like to see a barn find VW Bus show up that isn’t rusty. But here we are again, this time with an 11-window Bus here on The Samba classifieds that comes with some free rust, courtesy of its… more»
One Family Van: 1964 Volkswagen Transporter
This van is claimed to have been with the same family since it was purchased new in 1964. It has supposedly only covered 58k miles in the time! The engine hasn’t been started for years though so it’s going to need some… more»
Happy Hippie: 1968 Volkswagen Type III Fastback
This 1968 Volkswagen Type III Fastback is happy to see you! Or maybe it’s happy because it’s located in sunny Corona, California. And, you’ll be happy when you find out that that asking price for this car is either… more»
Miami Connection: 1979 VW Brasilia
It seems Miami is increasingly becoming a hotbed of activity for automotive forbidden fruit from South America. This gorgeous VW Brasilia here on eBay is one of several vehicles I’ve spotted lately that has likely resided in the Sunshine State for… more»
Which One? Two Dune Buggy Barn Finds
On the left, we have a Berry Mini T, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina and up for sale here on craigslist for $5,500 or best offer. On the right, we have an Allison Daytona, located in York, Pennsylvania, which… more»
Art Bug: 1957 VW Beetle
The seller of this heavily sunburnt 1957 VW Beetle here on eBay sees his vehicle as more of an art installation than a project car. No matter how you look at it, though, this is one of the more authentic forms… more»
Barn Finds On The Road: Michigan
Today I’m traveling to Marquette, Michigan via Wisconsin; da upper part of da Midwest, ya know. I came upon this lot full of old imports across from an import service garage along the way in Ironwood, MI. What a treasure trove… more»
22K Mile Diesel: 1979 VW Rabbit
Some cars simply live a privileged life, never enduring the embarrassment of neglect and poor modification decisions. This 1979 VW Rabbit Diesel here on eBay is such an example, having been stored since 1983 with only 15,000 miles on it before… more»
Hip to be Square: 1968 VW Type 3 Squareback
I grew up with Volkswagen Beetles but I have always wanted a Type 3 of any variety: a Fastback, Notchback, or especially a Squareback. This 1968 VW Type 3 Squareback Baja is on Craigslist in Hesperia, California with an asking price… more»
Yellow Car, Slug-A-Bug! Hurtable Convertible!
Here’s how it worked: the kids and their friends would ride in the back of our minivan. Because car loads of kids are always fun. As we traveled, our son Wesley would call out “Yellow car!,” and since he… more»
















