Volkswagen
Porsche Powered: VW/Porsche T3 B32 Caravelle
We talk about the concept of “factory hot rods” every now and again, such as with this recent Ford Taurus SHO entry. One of the ways the waters tend to get muddied is when a vehicle is modified so… more»
Cheap And Running: 1980 Bradley GT
The Bradley GT is one of the more widely known kit cars, and there seems to still be quite a few of them out there. These were back from the good old days when a VW donor chassis was… more»
Cheap Project: 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Volkswagen built its success and considerable wealth from the extraordinary sales of its humble Beetle. However, management viewed a halo model as a desirable addition to its range as early as 1950. Three companies eventually collaborated to deliver the… more»
Rare Notchback: 1965 Volkswagen Type 31
Let’s talk about nomenclature. Our subject car is a Volkswagen Type 3, but more specifically it is a Type 31. The “3” means it was of the notchback/squareback/fastback family, introduced in 1961; and the “1” means it’s a notchback…. more»
Game Table Equipped: 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan
The Volkswagen Eurovan is one of the hidden heroes on the enthusiast car circuit, and I say that as a former owner of a 2003 model. When minivans went from being seen as incredibly useful to incredibly lame, the… 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»
Sun Bug Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
The Sun Bug was a special edition of the venerable Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). It was offered from 1973 to 1975 as either a sedan with a metal sunroof or a typical convertible. All the photos online show… more»
No Reserve: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle “Show Car”
Describing any classic as perfect is risky because an in-person inspection almost invariably reveals minor flaws or defects. However, the seller states that the supplied photos fail to do this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle justice. The owner left no stone… more»
Baja Champion Edition: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
Here’s a special edition I have legitimately never heard of before today: a Baja Champion edition Volkswagen Beetle, apparently sold to commemorate the company’s successes in Baja off-road racing in the late 60s and early 70s. The package is… more»
Super Sleeper: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
Building a sleeper vehicle is like a rolling form of art, where a visionary seeks to keep the outside appearing as stock and unassuming as possible, attempting to thwart the focus of an unexpected level of performance hiding under… more»
Mod Kustom: 1963 Volkswagen
Just when you think you’ve seen it all – you discover you haven’t. Jeff found us this handmade fiberglass … buggy? jalopy? … motorcar built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, listed here on facebook Marketplace, with an asking price… more»
The Original Dune Buggy: 1969 Meyers Manx
Ever since we were kids, we have been admonished to recycle and repurpose whenever possible. While it is nice to think that we are making a difference, often, we don’t see the results of our efforts. However, Bruce Meyers… more»
Bright Orange 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
If you were a teenager in the 1970s or 1980s, there’s a fair chance you tooled around in a VW Beetle. That’s because zillions of them were around and they were cheap as dirt. Detroit finally began to seriously… more»
No Rust, Just Dirty: 1972 VW Beetle Convertible
“No rust, just dirty…very solid!” That’s how the seller describes this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible. I’d like to know the story behind this Bug and why it has been sitting and accumulated all of that dust for so… more»
Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181
Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»
