1974 VW THING FOR SALE $18,500 OBO Hey Volks, this 1974 THING came into our shop (classicvwbugs.com) for repair, then we bought it! Super nice THING, great paint, top, seats, interior, all new brake components throughout, lines, wheel cylinders, shoes, master. Fully tuned up engine wise 1600cc DP engine, numbers matching THING. Brand New Muffler! […]
THE 15TH ANNUAL CLASSIC VW BUGS FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE IS ON!
Welcome back to another Classic VW BuGs Shop Update! In this July 2026 update, I take you inside the shop to show you what’s currently on the lifts, the customer restorations we’re working on, new arrivals, and what’s coming up next. If you enjoy classic Volkswagen Beetles, Karmann Ghias, air-cooled VWs, restorations, and behind-the-scenes shop […]
Looking for the right classic Volkswagen Beetle can be overwhelming. That’s exactly why I created my Find-A-BuG program.Call me! 845.290.9900 In this video, I take you behind the scenes and share two real customer success stories, showing how we located the right classic VW BuGs and helped bring them home. Whether you’re searching for your […]
During the Cold War, one ordinary Volkswagen Beetle became part of an extraordinary escape. In this true story, we look at the incredible moment when a determined driver modified his VW Beetle, accelerated toward the East Berlin border, smashed through the barbed-wire barrier, and escaped from communist East Germany into West Berlin. Discover the history […]
Today we are talking about the most coveted, expensive, and instantly recognizable feature in the world of vintage vw. This video talks about a special design feature in vintage Volkswagens that became very valuable to collectors. It asks a trivia question about when the split window design on the most valuable classic vw beetle ended, […]
Today, we’re looking at one of the most charming, mechanical, and frankly obsolete features ever put on a car, found on early models of the vw beetle. This video explains how the vintage vw beetle used to signal turns before modern turn signals became standard, offering a glimpse into that German nostalgia. It’s a fascinating […]
In this video, we dive into a specific moment in the history of the classic vw beetle. We explore the special gold vw built to celebrate the one millionth car, featuring an interesting trivia quiz. This history quiz focuses on the most extravagant accessory ever fitted to a factory Volkswagen.
In this video, we take a closer look at the rare and unique “Jeans” edition Volkswagen Beetle released in the 1970s. Designed to appeal to younger buyers, the Jeans Beetle featured distinctive blue denim-style seat upholstery, special graphics, and unique trim details that set it apart from standard models. Volkswagen produced these in limited numbers, […]
If you own a vintage Volkswagen Beetle, this is something you NEED to know. One of the most overlooked fire risks in classic Bugs comes from the rear seat springs making contact with the battery — which sits directly underneath the back seat from the factory. Over time, worn padding, collapsed springs, or improper seat […]