Beetle
Max Hoffman Split Window: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle
Max Hoffman was an Austrian-born motoring enthusiast who was instrumental in the design features of European exotics like the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing.” However, he was also the Eastern United States importer of Volkswagen from 1950 until 1953. Our… more»
44k Original Miles: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle was developed as affordable transport for the masses and would prove to be a global hit. Cheap to buy, cheap to run, and easy to maintain, it came close to being all things to all people…. more»
Stored 49 Years: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle) was conceived while war was developing in Europe in the 1930s. “The People’s Car” as it was called got into full production after World War II and would eventually go on to sell… more»
Off-Road Ready: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug
Volkswagen designed the original Beetle as utilitarian transport for the masses. The aim was to create an affordable car that could comfortably transport the entire family. It gained a new following during the Flower Power era, but many recognize… more»
Running Project: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Quiz: What auto manufacturer produced more than 21 million copies of essentially the same car for nearly 60 years in the 20th Century? Answer: Why, of course, Volkswagen was the builder, and the Type 1 or Beetle was the… more»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
Fresh Paint: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen built its entire empire off the back of the sales success of the humble Beetle. It is hard to fathom how a company that produced what many believe to be the ultimate people’s car could rubberstamp the production… more»
Unmolested Sunroofed Bug: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
When I was ten, my dad purchased a new Ruby Red 1965 VW Beetle from Crater Motor Company in Petersburg, Virginia. (Civil War buffs will know why the dealer chose that particular name.) Even though my dad served in… more»
Air-Cooled Survivor: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was one of the most produced automobiles in history. From 1938 to 2003, 21.5 million copies of the quirky little car saw the light of day. The same platform was used… more»
Turnkey 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Some classics are undeniably cool, and this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible fits that mold. Its overall condition is impressive, and its interior bears little resemblance to what owners received with earlier versions. There are Convertibles that are faster and… more»
