Who among us has owned a VW Squareback? Mine was an orange ’72 with a strong engine, rot in the heater vents, and one of the least precise gearshifts ever. I loved that car, but my secretary’s son loved… more»
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Feb 26, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
It is sometimes challenging to determine whether a particular classic is desirable and ticks the boxes for potential buyers, but this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle leaves no such doubts. It has already received an impressive sixty-five bids, signaling that people… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Family Owned: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
The question that invariably sparks debate is: What was the most important car of the 20th Century? The Ford Model T is an obvious choice because, at one point, 50% of the cars plying the world’s roads were Model… more»
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Oval Window Yard Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was conceived in the 1930s but didn’t see significant production until after World War II. The Beetle paved the way for the imports invading the U.S. market from the 1960s-forward. For… more»
Feb 21, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
More Info Required: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
I have never understood why a seller would list a classic as desirable as this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle and then shortchange themselves by providing a lack of information about its history and mechanical health. Therefore, we are left with… more»
Feb 14, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
South-American VW – 1979 Volkswagen Brasília
It would take a keen eye for most Americans to identify this two-door as a VW. This 1979 Volkswagen Brasília in Currie, North Carolina began life in the South American nation of Brazil as a replacement for the popular… more»
Feb 14, 2025 • Exclusives • 29 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug”
Popular Mechanics has long been a source of excellent DIY projects, and the magazine typically offers comprehensive instructions and material lists for those with a sense of adventure. This 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug” is one example of… more»
Feb 13, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Head Shop Billboard? 1960 Volkswagen Type II
When I first encountered this 1960 Volkswagen Type II bus it immediately reminded me of a parking lot positioned dumpster emblazoned with a “Do Not Park In Front Of This Container” warning affixed to its front. I’m not trying… more»
Feb 6, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Road Ready Westfalia: 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Vanagon
While Volkswagen currently struggles to find its niche in the American market, at one time the company could do no wrong. The Volkswagen Beetle was an unlikely candidate to set sales records on this side of the Atlantic, but… more»
Feb 1, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Single-Cab Pickup
The VW Type II or Type 2 pickup, or Transporter, is an interesting vehicle, and in typical Volkswagen fashion, it impacted the types of vehicles available from other manufacturers. It wasn’t the first cab-forward pickup but it’s hard to… more»
Jan 31, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Classic Hot Hatch: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
Boy, does this bring me back. This 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco hasn’t been driven in 8 years and yet appears to have been a well-loved example prior to being parked. I owned a 1988 16V – briefly – before moving… more»
Jan 18, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Trim: 1981 Volkswagen Sportruck
As OEMs made cheaper and cheaper cars throughout the ’70s and ’80s, one of the tricks they used to make a car seem “fancier” was trim packages. From denim interiors to bicentennial red, white, and blue packages, the car… more»
Jan 17, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Patina Bug: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
One of the more curious things to me about vintage cars is when you see them pop up in the most unlikely of places. This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is offered for sale by a company that appears to specialize… more»
Jan 14, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cool Shop Truck: 1959 Volkswagen Type 2
On the heels of the success of the Type 1 passenger car, Volkswagen rolled out the Type 2 in 1950. Also known as Transporter, it came in various forms and shapes, specifically a passenger van, cargo van, and pickup…. more»
Jan 6, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
41 Years in a Barn: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe
Here’s a cool 1963 Karmann Ghia coupe that certainly qualifies as a barn find. It was parked in a barn near Red Bluff, California, back in 1983 and spent more than 40 years sitting and gathering dust. The current… more»
Jan 3, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Instant VW Hoard: Former Salvage Yard For Sale!
All car people have their stash: those places in garages, sheds, and lean-tos that hold automotive treasures for current and future projects. But what would you do if a former salvage yard for your favorite marque came up for… more»