Volkswagen set about replacing the Karmann Ghia in the early 1970s, beginning with a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The new car was named Scirocco, after a desert wind (joining the handful of cars from Maserati also named after windy… more»
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Meyers Manx? 1972 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Dune buggies were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s, at least along the beaches in California and Florida. Most were fiberglass bodies affixed to a Volkswagen chassis and using Beetle power. Perhaps the best known was the… more»
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Chopped “Oval” Beetle: 1956 Volkswagen Type 1
The Volkswagen Type 1 (or Beetle) was dubbed “The People’s Car’ when it was conceived in the late 1930s. Once production resumed after WW2, more than 21 million copies of the popular little “Bugs” were built through the end… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos to the gallery. It isn’t unusual for a classic to become laid low by a minor fault, which is the case with this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. Its previous owner completed a… more»
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Pair Of Oval Window Volkswagen Beetles
Designed before World War II, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) didn’t get into serious production until the late 1940s. It would become one of the world’s most-produced automobiles – more than 21 million copies through the… more»
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Subaru-Swapped: 1989 VW Westie Vanagon
This very clean and well-sorted 1989 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon is up for auction on eBay. When writing, the bidding was just over $12,000 with no reserve. The renowned Buslab shop in Berkeley, CA, sorted out this lunchbox, installing upgraded… more»
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Only 10k Miles? 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle, aka Type 1, was built between 1938 and 2003. It would become the most-produced automobile on the planet on the same platform. The total was 21.5 million units, but most of them have long since gone… more»
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Survivor-Quality Beetle: 1959 Volkswagen Type 1
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the most-produced cars in history. From the post-World War II era into the early 21st Century, some 23 million of them were built. The automobile is credited with… more»
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Parked 41 Years: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
It says a lot about my aspirations that I’ve bought several Volkswagen repair manuals under the assumption that I’ll eventually buy one just to work on it. The VW I’d have in mind is an early-’70s Beetle or, in… more»
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Boutique Edition: 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet
The Cabriolet was the convertible adaptation of the Volkswagen Golf subcompact. It was built between 1979 and 2002, with the first generation enjoying a 15-year run. The seller has a 1990 Boutique Edition, meaning it was the top trim… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Project
Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, but there are a lot of reasons to like this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle. It is a one-owner dry-climate survivor that is ideal for enthusiasts who prefer a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
This 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle is a solid classic in sound mechanical health. The owner admits it requires TLC, but the engineering and construction techniques employed by Volkswagen mean that a competent person could tackle many of the tasks… more»
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Surf Mods: 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
We normally shy away from modified vehicles, but every once in a while, we run across something that actually has character and deserves a mention. The seller of this 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia claims that it has some “California… more»
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Oval Window Barn Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (or Beetle or Bug) is one of the most produced automobiles of all time. Between 1938 and 2003, worldwide production reached 21.5 million units. It takes a real Beetle expert to tell most Bugs from… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Volkswagen Transporter Westfalia
There are many ways you can escape daily life’s hustle and bustle. Some choose to camp in the great outdoors in a tent, while others seek five-star luxury. This 1973 Volkswagen Westfalia represents an excellent compromise. This beautifully preserved… more»
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Convert It Back? 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle in 1971 to give dealers more choices for U.S. buyers. The Super Beetle varied from the standard Beetle by its curved windshield, larger luggage space, and McPherson front strut suspension. But none of them… more»
