We tend to think the buzz around electric vehicles is a modern phenomenon, but the truth is, inventors and entrepreneurs have been trying to crack the code of alternative fuels for some time. To this day, we still see… more»
Volkswagen
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Reluctant Sale: 1973 Volkswagen Thing Survivor
Here on eBay is a seller who doesn’t want to be a seller, with a 1973 Thing to sell. Volkswagen made these smart, fun utility vehicles from 1968 through 1980, but the US only enjoyed two model years of… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging because, sometimes, it is hard to justify owning a vehicle that will only see the road for weekend outings. That is where this 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit stands out from the crowd…. more»
Sep 20, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Maryland Barn Finds: 10 Car Collection For Sale!
When we all eventually pass on, those of us with an assortment of project vehicles will inevitably leave it up to our heirs or an estate manager to find new homes for that which we held dear. Of course,… more»
Sep 16, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Project: 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
The Type 2 VW Transporter hit the scene in 1950 and is still around today in one form or another. Also known as the Kombi, Vanagon, Microbus, or just plain Bus, these vehicles had their air-cooled engines mounted in… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three Owners! 1966 Volkswagen Kombi
This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Split Window Museum Find: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
One of my favorite types of “finds” is a car that was released from museum captivity. There’s something about finding a special car that has been kept off the roads but also somewhat preserved for all that time. It’s… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: Custom 1976 VW Trike
Some classics are designed to provide impressive performance; others transport their occupants in supreme luxury and isolation. A category that receives less recognition is those intended to plaster a mile-wide smile on their owner’s face. That description applies to… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Spare Engine Included: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle demonstrated admirable longevity. It remained in production well beyond expectations when the automotive world and technology had passed it by. It was not many years ago that buyers could find them for mere pennies, but they… more»
Jul 13, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare Type 34 Project: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
I have pretty much come to grips with the fact that I will not soon own a car older than 1982. Don’t ask me why; it’s just a matter of personal preference. There’s only so much variety I can… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Rare Split Window! 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) was one of the most tenured names in automobile history, with more than 21 million copies assembled from 1939 to 2003. For the first dozen or so years, the Beetle used a split… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Reserve 1960 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Beach weather is here, so it’s time to investigate this 1960 Volkswagen Dune Buggy, here on eBay, in a no-reserve auction bid to just $5500. It runs and drives well, so you can motor it home from Brooklyn, New… more»
Jul 1, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Factory Paint: 1996 Volkswagen Polo Harlekin
Special edition vehicles come in many shapes and forms, but there is probably none that has pushed the term “special” to greater heights than the 1996 VW Polo Harlekin. This car has not suffered accident damage and been pieced… more»
Jun 30, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No-Reserve Camper: 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia
It’s hard to beat the cool factor or visual appeal of a tricked-out vintage full-size party van, with that bright custom paint job and bubble windows on the outside plus shag carpeting and captains chairs inside. But for functionality… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Radical Rarity: 1971 Brubaker Box
Like many kit cars of the era, the 1970s Brubaker Box is mechanically a Volkswagen. But it has a layout and fiberglass body that looks nothing like any of the kit cars on the market then and now. Only… more»
Jun 19, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Highly Original: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The early Volkswagen Beetles are noted for their svelte styling, lower production numbers, and overall surprisingly high level of detail for what was always intended as an economy car. The convertible offering take this to another level in terms… more»
