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Air-Cooled VW Restoration and Sales
Welcome to Vintage VW Cars and Buses. The lens featuring the wonderful restoration work of Minneapolis Volkswagen enthusiast John Snell the Tenth, as well as an in with the air-cooled kids at VintageVWCars.com.
Within this lens you'll find vintage VW buses and cars for sale, photos of past and current restoration projects, as well as some background on the wonderful world of Vintage Volkswagens, Vintage VW stories from Volkswagen enthusiasts around the world, and perhaps even info on upcoming classic car shows, VW swap meets and events - that sounds swell to me how about you?
We've sold some great VW's over the past year including a fun little 1970 VW Karmann Ghia, a couple of original Acapulco VW Things, a fantastic very sporty 1963 Ragtop VW Beetle, a super hot 1965 Porsche 356C as well as a real nice 1977 VW Westfalia pop-top Camper Bus.
Our vintage VW's are flying out the door this year too, but we still have an Acapulco VW Thing for sale and a 1961 VW Kombi Microbus for sale take a look below! With two more great VW buses for sale soon! There are still tons of photos and video on Sunset Classics of all these fine VW's - SC is the brand new classic car adventure started by the gang at Vintage VW Cars LLC!
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1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa for Sale
Beautiful air-cooled Porsche for sale
This is one fine ride, we are proud to have this beautiful air-cooled Porsche for sale. View Auction and Bid!It has a powerful 3.2L H6 Engine. The body is straight and solid. The interior is in very good shape complete with a Blaupunkt CD player. The floors, bottoms of the doors, and lower panels are all in excellent condition. Just an all around sporty fun ride that you'll have a blast with this summer.
See this fine ride in action on the 1984 Porsche 911 Targa page at Sunset Classics!
1961 VW Kombi Microbus for Sale
This super fine vintage VW bus is for sale!
Vintage VW Cars presents a 1961 Volkswagen Kombi Microbus for sale. This is an almost rust-free, original 1961 Kombi. Incredibly straight and solid. All side windows are pop-outs, and this bus still has the original 6 Volt electrical system. Stop on by VintageVWCars.com and buy the bus! Or, just read the history of this mighty fine find...Kombi Bus Story
1961 Split-Window VW Bus for Sale
Rebuilt engine, very solid California bus
This fine VW Bus has sold but you can still see more for sale at Vintage VW Cars on the new VW Buses for Sale page!We have a Southern California Split-Window that is very solid. (gotta love those Cali deserts for finding great old buses). The engine (1600cc) was line board, has fresh bearings, and brand new pistons and cylinders were installed. The builder of the motor has done several VW motors in the past (including some for racing) so you can be sure this was done right. So pack up the camping gear and hit the road in this spiffy split-window bus.
How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes and Chassis for High Performance
A great resource for the VW bus fiends among us
The complete practical guide to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for maximum performance. Contains essential information on using after market parts and interchangeable parts from other production vehicles to achieve maximum performance. Includes many new photographs and archive pictures.
Author James Hale has been a devotee of the VW marque from an early age, and has driven, maintained and restored many VWs. He has written technical and modification features for leading magazines including Volksworld, Total VW, VW Trends and Kit Car, and has also written two books for Veloce Publishing, the second of which is a companion to this Bus book, on the modification of the Beetle brakes, suspension & chassis for high performance.
Find a VW Bus for Sale
Pick up a Vintage Bus for vintage prices
Take a ride back to the past when life was carefree and fun in one of these vintage VW Buses. It's never too late to be an air-cooled kid again. Place a bid today and soon you'll be cruising Route 66 basking in the warm summer sun from the comfort of your very own vintage VW bus.
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand by1973 Acapulco VW Thing for Sale
Custom built shortened two door Thing
This fine Thing has sold but you can stillSee the previous eBay auction!
We have the one and only "Safari Pequeño" VW Thing for sale that was featured in Dune Buggies and Hot VW's magazine! It is a wicked little Acapulco that was shortened 14 inches by The Thing Shop in Arizona.
This Thing comes with a shortened Acapulco Top AND a shortened Hard Top with specially made side curtains. Super fun Thing to drive.
We have two full photo galleries and video of this baby at Sunset Classics on the 1973 Acapulco VW Thing page. Check 'er out!
Acapulco VW Thing Limousine
Now that's a Thing!
What do you get when you slice and dice a 1973 VW Thing with a 1974 VW Thing? A VW Thing Limo with heat in the front and back! This is one great Thing - a custom built Volkswagen Thing Limousine! Now that's style!This beauty is THE "Safari Grande" featured in Dune Buggies and Hot VW's built by Larry Dustman of the Thing Shop in Arizona. View all the juicy details on the Acapulco VW Thing Limousine page at Sunset Classics.
Vintage VW Cars Site Features
A few key pages to check out for your Vintage VW pleasure
- Vintage VW Cars Forum
- A fairly new feature that is sure to create some buzz. Enter the forum to post pics of your hot classic Volkswagen, get restoration tips from experts around the world, or just talk about anything vintage VW. There is even a classifieds section to buy or sell VW cars and parts.
- VW Cars and Buses for Sale
- A page of current restored and original vintage VW cars and busses for sale as well as links to current eBay auctions on other vintage Volkswagens including VW Beetles, Karmann Ghias, VW Things, and VW Buses.
- Cars Sold Photo Gallery
- A photo gallery of classic cars john has sold over the years. Includes VW Buses, Karmann Ghias, Porsches, Beetles, and Bugs oh my!
- Vintage VW Cars on MySpace
- All Right! vintage car heaven - Vintage VW Cars is now on MySpace. Stop on by and be our friend - check out the cool slide show and VW Bus video too!
- Interactive Photo Gallery
- Vintage VW Cars now has a brand new interactive photo gallery where air-cooled fans like you can create your own albums and show off your classic VWs! There are even classifieds galleries for buying or selling cars and parts, an album of cars that have been sold through Vintage VW Cars, and a restoration project album of John's current and past Volkswagen restorations.
- Car Donation Information
- John also provides information on car donation, including highlights of two worthy charities in Minnesota as well as a nation wide car donation program for vehicle donation and buying donated cars; links to current donated car auctions as well. There is also information on the current tax law regarding car donation in the US.
What's your Thing?
Vintage VW Love What's Your Favorite?
1963 VW Beetle for Sale
Fantastic Ragtop Sunroof Beetle
We have a superb super sporty red 1963 Ragtop Sunroof Beetle for sale that will make everyone you know so jealous they'll be begging you to take them for a ride.This sporty red Beetle has sold but can still be seen (over a hundred photos and video) at Vintage VW Cars on the 1963 Ragtop Beetle for Sale page or at Sunset Classics on the Classic Cars for Sale page.
1957 Oval Window Beetle Restoration
from bare bones to paint ready
For the complete story of the car's history and the restoration process check out the VW Oval Window Restoration Page
A Super Fine Orange 1970 Karmann Ghia
Just restored and ready to impress!
This Beautifully restored 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia features a rebuilt engine, new interior, sunroof and CD player as well as many more fine additions. The best addition could be YOU, behind the wheel of this fantastic vintage Volkswagen.This great Ghia has sold but it is still worth checking out all the fine photos - stop on by and take a look-see! 1970 VW Karmann Ghia on Vintage VW Cars.
Check out over a hundred photos and video at Sunset Classics. Find it on the Karmann Ghia for Sale page. It sure is a nice orange Ghia.
Vintage Beetles and VW Parts for Sale
Supers, Oval Windows, Split-Windows and more...
Whether you are looking for a super custom Super or a vintage rusty bug to fix up in your garage eBay is the easiest place to go to find that vintage VW Beetle treasure you are looking for. Sign up for the RSS feed so you don't miss out on current auctions!
Go on, satisfy that Volkswagen Beetle collectors itch place a bid right now, if you don't get it someone else will...
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byClassic VW Parts and Accessories for Sale
Looking for performance or replacement parts?
Classic VW Parts can be pretty hard to come by, while Auto Parts Warehouse may not be a true vintage parts store they do offer a pretty good selection of parts for your air-cooled VW Beetles, Buses, and Ghias. And for late model cars of any type they can't be beat - in fact they promise to match or beat any price you can find anywhere!Auto Parts Warehouse
If you are looking for replacement or performance parts for your restoration project give them a try. They offer free shipping on all orders over $50.
Vintage VW Stories
Real life stories from vintage VW enthusiasts
- Friendly VW Ghia Guy
- At the time I owned my Ghia for about a week. It was my first VW and I was still learning VW 101. (still am) It was our first nice spring day and I couldn't help but take the Ghia out for a cruise. It was a great running car but had a few issues that had to be addressed. I just got done changing out the battery, generator, battery terminals and all connections...
- I Love Your THING
- I got this '74 Volkswagen Thing when I was 17 from a family by the name of Brenegen who lived down the street from where I grew up. The car was in pretty rough shape, but it wasn't rusty. The windshield was cracked, the car didn't have a motor or a top, the rear fenders were in the back seat, and it needed brakes, tires, and ball joints. But I sure was excited to find it...
Replica Kit Cars for Sale
VW and Porsche replica kit cars - drive off in one today!
That Hansel is so hot and so are replica kit cars. Just take a peek on eBay and drool over some of these fantastic Porsche, dune buggy, trikes, and vintage VW kit cars. If you got the bling these babies will make you sing! Bid today and just watch all those heads turn as you cruise the streets.
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand by1959 Porsche 356a for Sale
Very nice sporty red Porsche 356
This Porsche is a super fun little sports car, really a blast to drive around those long curvy roads.It has a rebuilt numbers matching engine as well as new brakes and suspension. Very well cared for inside and out - the interior is very impressive, even after nearly fifty years!
This Porsche 356a has sold but you can still stop by the 1959 Porsche 356a for Sale page at Sunset Classics for tons of photos and video - see this beauty in action!
Classic Car Shows, Swap Meets and Hang-Outs
Show off your vintage VW, buy vw parts, or just check out the cars
South Orange County California Vintage VW meetDate: Every Saturday 10am to 12pm
Address 638 Camino De Los Mares
San Clemente CA 92673
If you have any air cooled Volkswagen and you want to get out and meet other locals for conversation, coffee or an early lunch, come on down to the parking lot and enjoy. Now forming a local club for future get together events and cruises.
It's not a car show so don't be afraid - just cruise on down!
Purchase Classic Volkswagen Manuals and Guides
The VW gurus haven of info
Volkswagen Articles
A little what's up in the VW world
- Retro Vehicles: Is Volkswagen Next?
- Are you a fan of the "New" Beetle? Well get ready vintage VW fans for the release of the "New" Microbus! Coming 2008?
Reader Feedback
What VW Bus, Beetle, Ghia, or Thing are you driving?
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barkstreetbistro
Very cool site, love the classic VW's. We have a friend that collects them and will share your site with him. Great information, thanks Posted May 10, 2008 |
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beachbum_gabby
we still have our Beetle runnin' and kickin'! :) Posted May 08, 2008 |
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Jolie_luvs_dogs
Love the red Porsche 356! used cars still definitely rock! Posted May 05, 2008 |
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QuantumTraveler
Your lens definietly takes me down memory lane. I am passing your lens along to a friend who is absolutely nuts about vintage VW's. Thanks. Posted May 04, 2008 |
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CarylHill68
Great shots! I remember driving a white volkswagen during my driving lessons. They sure are durable! If you have the time, kindly drop by this site about extended warranty for cars. Vintage cars are so costly so it's a good idea to extend the warranty, on top of car insurance, to protect your investment. Cheers! Posted May 01, 2008 |
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the-secret
Man, those pictures bring back memories! Posted April 29, 2008 |
