We all love a good oval window Beetle so when the owner’s wife contacted us about this one, I thought it might be worth a mention. The seller is very enthusiastic about the car’s condition and perhaps they have… more»
Volkswagen
Pair of VW’s for One Low Price!
I find myself constantly thinking that VW’s are the bargains of the collector car world. Here are two apparently really nice collectable cars for $10,000 for both! They are located in Cloverdale, California and are offered here on craigslist…. more»
Herbie #16: 1963 VW Beetle
After posting this 1963 Beetle to the Reader’s Find and seeing the overwhelming interest, I thought we had better take a closer look at this little Bug. As you can see, the car is painted to look like our… more»
Bargain Drop-Top: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
As a huge fan of the Love Bug movies growing up, I’m surprised I’ve never owned a Beetle. That doesn’t mean I’m not a fan, though—the simplicity and robustness of the little car has charmed many through the years…. more»
Can You Identify This Kit Car?
We have all seen a lot of VW based kit cars over the years, but this one caught my eye when one of our readers sent it in. I’m not sure what the creator was going for when they… more»
356 Alternative: 1962 Karmann Ghia Convertible
The VW Karmann Ghia is one of those cars that has always fascinated me. It offers decent looks paired with the durable engineering to be expected of a VW. But to be honest that isn’t really what fascinates me… more»
A Barn-Full of Memories: 1968 VW Westfalia
When discussing barn finds, we often leave out one of the more critical details: what kind of barn was it in? One of my favorite places to visit is a barn behind a bed and breakfast in Woodstock, Vermont,… more»
Splitty Surprise: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
I’m a big fan of owning cars from early in factory production runs. There’s something special to me about knowing that a vehicle has survived the test of time and potentially incorporates some unique features that didn’t carry over… more»
Mexico, Here We Come: 1966 VW Baja Bug
After watching The Love Bug as a child, I thought there was nothing cooler than a “hopped up” VW Beetle! One of the ways to modify Beetles in the late 60’s and 70’s was to replace the fenders and… more»
Survivor or Restored: 1967 VW Beetle
Now that I’ve been here in Boise for a little while, I’ve notice this town has a plethora of classic cars, but one car is more common than any other. Prior to moving here, if you had asked me… more»
Unusual VW Bus on Craigslist
Robert J spotted this rather unusual VW Bus while surfing craigslist. At first I thought it was just a run of the mill ’80s Bus, but then I noticed the same thing Robert did. The front end just isn’t… more»
Beetle Battle
We have seen the VW Beetle compared to a number of cars, but one comparison we have yet to see is one between the generations of the Beetle. While we don’t typically think of the Bug as having various… more»
Rusty Bus: 1966 VW Samba 21 Window
In the world of Microbuses, none are more desired by collectors than the VW Samba. The Samba or Deluxe Microbus, was a special edition designed for touring scenic mountain roads. Early ones had 23 windows, but later models came… more»
















