In the world of sports cars, it’s not unusual to see efforts that marry the mechanical know-how of one culture with another nation’s talent for design. A number of examples of American/European partnerships spring to mind: the DeTomaso… more»
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Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage Find! 1970 Bradley GT
The Bradley GT was a kit car that was available in various levels of completeness, from just a fiberglass body all the to a fully assembled vehicle. It used the VW Beetle for its chassis, suspension, and drivetrain. This… more»
Jan 25, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Rare 15-Window: 1957 Volkswagen Bus
What is more rare than a 23 window Volkswagen Bus? Well, according to the seller, this 15 window Volkswagen Deluxe Bus. I guess less is more. Located in Grants Pass, Oregon, this Volkswagen bus is clearly a restoration project…. more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Australian Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Shed Find!
Some sheds will produce more than a single pleasant surprise, and that seems to be the case with this VW Beetle Cabriolet. It was found hidden away in a shed in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia. This is… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)
Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»
Jul 31, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
57k-Mile Camper: 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia
Volkswagen’s Bus and Vanagon models are iconic vehicles, but at this point, many of them endured use for their intended purpose and are quite long on the tooth. Luckily, that’s not the case with this 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia… more»
Jul 16, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Formula Vee Race Car: 1971 Caldwell FV
Let’s look at something a bit out of the ordinary, how about an open-wheeled race car? No, it’s not a Formula 1 or Indy type, it’s a bit less ambitious than that but it is a very interesting perspective… more»
Jun 28, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Aircooled Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Westfalia
Earlier this week, I wrote about a project Volkswagen Type 2 Bus, which is one of the most fabled vehicles of its type. It’s successor, the Volkswagen Vanagon (T3), offers many of the same qualities in a slightly more… more»
Jun 25, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Panel Project: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus
As one of the most popular vehicles of its type, it is hard to find an affordable specimen of Volkswagen’s Type 2 Bus that doesn’t require a full-blown restoration. This running and driving 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus that… more»
Jun 17, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Porsche-Powered! 1969 Safari Dune Buggy
There are probably three different ways that you can build a dune buggy. The first would be to do what I did with a friend years ago and mash something together from a discarded VW Beetle, tools needed? A… more»
Jun 9, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve ‘Rocco: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
While it doesn’t earn a ton of praise from enthusiasts, I’ve always enjoyed Volkswagen’s Scirocco sports coupe, which was available in the United States from 1975 to 1988. While it is mechanically similar to other Volkswagen models from the… more»
May 5, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Quirky Kit Car: Funtastik VW “Mini” Camaro
Sometimes life can get pretty serious, and it will finally reach a point where all of the built-up pressure simply has to be released somewhere. For some people that can result in a trip to the gym, while for… more»
Apr 17, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap Thrills? $1,000 1973 VW Dune Buggy
I remember when dune buggies were all the rage. I marveled at how easy it was to disassemble a VW Bug and go through the motions of swapping the body. In reality, reading about it was a lot easier… more»
Mar 31, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
From The Barn To The Weeds: 1962 VW Beetle
This one’s a bit rough. And the seller is a bit vague. And there aren’t a lot of pictures. OK, so let’s look at it anyway, after all, it is the one time omnipresent VW Bug. This 1962 example… more»
Mar 26, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Project Westy: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia
Volkswagen’s Vanagons are undoubtedly popular vehicles, thanks to their unmistakable looks and practicality. This 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia is a rather extensive project that was stationary for the past 14 years, but it is available here on eBay for… more»
Mar 1, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Metal-Bodied Buggy: 1966 VW / Empi Sportster
A bit odd-looking by modern standards, this VW Empi Sportster was quite popular in its day. It still turns heads, and is listed for sale here on craigslist in Santa Paula, California, at an affordable $5500 asking price. Big… more»
