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Cleans Up Nicely: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia

One of the most gratifying parts of reviving a barn find is washing off the years of dust and grime to see what the car really looks like. Of course when I’m buying a car online, I prefer to… more»

1971 VW Squareback: Room For A Cooler

One of my best memories of last summer was taking my 1987 325is to the beach with my wife. It was a simple thing, but the car was finally comfortable enough with a fresh interior and working A/C that we… more»

Let’s Go Racing! 1965 Bobsy Formula V

Formula Vee is one of the most successful racing series ever. With thousands and thousands of cars built and raced over the decades, it’s one of the easiest ways to get into racing. Formula Vee’s are welcome at almost… more»

1955 VW Beetle: Showroom Survivor

Given how shiny this Oval Window Beetle is, it is hard to believe it hasn’t ever been restored. It glistens like a brand new car, but is 60 years old. The seller claims it hasn’t ever been restored or… more»

1971 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible: Caged In

There was an episode of Wheeler Dealers not too long ago that featured co-host Mike Brewer coming to the USA to buy a Karmann Ghia much like this 1971 example listed here on eBay. He picked up a convertible… more»

1972 VW Beetle: Sawzall Save

We all enjoy the idea of buying a car with a little bit of history, and it helps when sellers clue us in to a car’s past. I don’t think I’ve seen a more head-scratching description than the one… more»

Oddest Find Of The Day!

The ’70s were an interesting time in the car world, but then again I guess it was just a crazy time in general. I don’t know if car manufacturers just weren’t building cars that appealed to everyone or if… more»

Solid As Sears: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

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»

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»

Reader Find: Papa’s Ol’ Ghia

Update Dec 29, 2014 – Brian promised himself that he would get his grandfather’s Karmann Ghia back on the road by Christmas and I’m excited to report that not only did he get it back on the road for… 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»

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