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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
1952 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
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After Devastating Fire, Restoration Begins On One Of The World’s Oldest Beetles
Click Here to read this story and how they are restoring it back to its original status.
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1965 Volkswagen Bus: 21 Windows
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bus1-600x338.jpg
Sometimes,
a classic is so rough the seller only needs to say, “See pictures” to
eliminate any chance of misrepresentation about what he is selling. This
1965 21-Window VW Bus is here on eBay
with bidding at $6,600 and the reserve unmet. I can’t say I’m surprised
since these old air-cooled vans are following the trends of bathtub
Porsches into collector car territory regardless of condition. The
simple math on these vans says to count the number of windows and
increase the price accordingly; that said, I suspect this example with
its multiple day-lit openings will see an impressive final bid despite
needing a ton of work. Still, the original paint is a bonus, along with
the transmission it came with from the factory. The engine, like many
old Beetles and Buses, is long gone, but that will likely be the easier
part of the restoration considering the amount of corrosion in the
floors. Oh, and you’ll also need a complete interior while you’re at it!
So, what are your guesses as to where this one will end up dollar-wise?
Source: barnfinds.com
Sometimes,
a classic is so rough the seller only needs to say, “See pictures” to
eliminate any chance of misrepresentation about what he is selling. This
1965 21-Window VW Bus is here on eBay
with bidding at $6,600 and the reserve unmet. I can’t say I’m surprised
since these old air-cooled vans are following the trends of bathtub
Porsches into collector car territory regardless of condition. The
simple math on these vans says to count the number of windows and
increase the price accordingly; that said, I suspect this example with
its multiple day-lit openings will see an impressive final bid despite
needing a ton of work. Still, the original paint is a bonus, along with
the transmission it came with from the factory. The engine, like many
old Beetles and Buses, is long gone, but that will likely be the easier
part of the restoration considering the amount of corrosion in the
floors. Oh, and you’ll also need a complete interior while you’re at it!
So, what are your guesses as to where this one will end up dollar-wise?Source: barnfinds.com
A Baker’s Dozen Classic VW Beetles Up For Grabs In Online Auction
Click Here to read all about these Volkswagen's that will be auctioned off, and to see some of the vehicles.
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Bidding for all lots will be ongoing through June 3. For additional details, visit Eddisons.com.
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1967 Volkswagen Bus: Dusty Type 2
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1967-Volkswagen-Bus-600x400.jpg
Over the weekend, I visited a junkyard in rural Massachusetts and found a row of Volkswagen Microbuses of different configurations
stacked next to each other. When you see them together, it’s amazing to
see how many different ways one could order their VW Bus. It could be a
camper or a delivery van, a pickup or a combination of a few different
features, incorporating easy-access panel doors and lots of glass for
natural daylighting. No matter what, the early ones are starting to pick
up price-wise and I’ll bet there are a lot of interested buyers for
this 1967 example found in all its dusty, barn-find glory
This one does appear to be a genuine as-discovered specimen, however, which makes me wish I stuck one in a garage about 10 years ago. What do you think it will go for?
Over the weekend, I visited a junkyard in rural Massachusetts and found a row of Volkswagen Microbuses of different configurations
stacked next to each other. When you see them together, it’s amazing to
see how many different ways one could order their VW Bus. It could be a
camper or a delivery van, a pickup or a combination of a few different
features, incorporating easy-access panel doors and lots of glass for
natural daylighting. No matter what, the early ones are starting to pick
up price-wise and I’ll bet there are a lot of interested buyers for
this 1967 example found in all its dusty, barn-find glory This one does appear to be a genuine as-discovered specimen, however, which makes me wish I stuck one in a garage about 10 years ago. What do you think it will go for?
Source: barnfinds.com
Cleans Up Nicely: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1974-VW-Karmann-Ghia-600x384.jpg
One
of the most gratifying parts of reviving a barn find is washing off the
years of dust and grime to see what the car really looks like. Of
course when I’m buying a car online, I prefer to see it cleaned up
before I bid. I know you miss out on the joy of washing the car
yourself, but it saving you a lot of heartache in the long run. The
seller of this Karmann Ghia did a great job of photographing it all
dusty, but they have cleaned it up and boy did it clean up nicely. Of
course having it cleaned up revealed some issues that aren’t noticeable
in the dusty photos. It has some rust spots on the nose and some paint
damage, but overall it looks to be in solid condition. The paint even
looks shiny and could left alone. Amazingly, the nose is straight and
dent free! You might not get the joy of cleaning this one off, but if
you have been looking for a Ghia to enjoy you know what you are getting
with this one! Find it here on eBay
with a $7,900 BIN. Given the car’s location in Riceville, Tennessee I
would want to inspect it for hidden rust. So do you prefer your barn
finds to come with their dust intact or are you alright with them
already being cleaned?
Source: barnfinds.com
One
of the most gratifying parts of reviving a barn find is washing off the
years of dust and grime to see what the car really looks like. Of
course when I’m buying a car online, I prefer to see it cleaned up
before I bid. I know you miss out on the joy of washing the car
yourself, but it saving you a lot of heartache in the long run. The
seller of this Karmann Ghia did a great job of photographing it all
dusty, but they have cleaned it up and boy did it clean up nicely. Of
course having it cleaned up revealed some issues that aren’t noticeable
in the dusty photos. It has some rust spots on the nose and some paint
damage, but overall it looks to be in solid condition. The paint even
looks shiny and could left alone. Amazingly, the nose is straight and
dent free! You might not get the joy of cleaning this one off, but if
you have been looking for a Ghia to enjoy you know what you are getting
with this one! Find it here on eBay
with a $7,900 BIN. Given the car’s location in Riceville, Tennessee I
would want to inspect it for hidden rust. So do you prefer your barn
finds to come with their dust intact or are you alright with them
already being cleaned?Source: barnfinds.com
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