The history of Volkswagen during the Second World War and in the years immediately following is complex and has many dark sides or in any case little known if not by the greatest experts of the brand. One of these is the vehicle rebuilding program set up by the US army immediately after the war,… Read More Commander’s bug: 1947 Volkswagen Typ 1
The WWII period Beetles are actually the Holy Grail for every Volkswagen collector: this one (chassis #033588) not only belongs to that period, it is actually said to have been delivered new to the staff of Hermann Goering, probably the most powerful person in Germany after Hitler himself. The seller says that the story of… Read More Nazi past: 1944 Volkswagen Typ 82E
First time ever we see a VW bug like this one. Indeed nowadays few are so brave to make a personal interpretation of these, by now rare, pre-50s bugs. First of all, the build quality of this car look impressive: the black paint shines as good as a black mirror both inside and outside: the… Read More Power to the elders: 1949 Volkswagen Beetle
We know well that many pepole can’t stand bugs, even if they have a VW badge: however, especially the first series, have that Porsche allure which we love. This is a 1950 bug which still has the purity and the elegange of the early series: we found only once a pre-’50s car but they’re extremely… Read More Dark like a bug: 1950 Volkswagen Beetle
There are many bugs for sale, there are less pre-55 cars, and there are few, very few bug like this one around. Actually this car is speculated to be a former service car of the Baden-Baden (Germany) fire department: there is the particular paint and some equipment, like the horn set, which testifies the origin… Read More Feuerwehrleute von Baden-Baden: 1950 Volkswagen Beetle
It’s sky blue, it’s a Beetle, it has a ragtop and a black plate and it comes from southern California: I mean, what else to ask? It’s a 1963 Bug which features a beautiful color combo and a great looking condition. The seller says that a lot of effort has been spent on this car: a… Read More California correct: 1963 VW Beetle Ragtop
This rare 1949 VW bug is said to have been restored 25 years ago but, watching the photos, it seems finished no more than 25 days ago. Moreover, this car is painted in deep black, a proper color for a Bug. Interiors are simply perfect: the seller is knowledgeable on old bugs and he states… Read More Garage queen: 1949 Volkswagen Beetle
Wherever you turn your head you could easily spot a VW Bug, as millions have been produced from 1938 so far. But, you can’t easily spot a pre-’50’s Bug. This car is very rare to find and so, as the asking price suggests, this rarity must be paid. The seller says few about this particular… Read More Form and Function: 1949 Volkswagen Bug
Faded is the paint of this 1951 Bug, but these cars are more fascinating just when they show a tired look. This car has also a couple of big rear tires which give it an almost “Baja” look. The seller provides few photos but we see that some details (and not only) are not correct,… Read More Faded: 1951 Volkswagen Bug
We know that this is a hopeless project, but we couldn’t resist to such patina. This car is said to come from a southern California backyard, and it’s not hard to believe it. We wonder if they checked if some hen is still crouching under the front seats. The seller says that this car comes… Read More Patina monster: 1955 Volkswagen Bug
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