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1970 VW Mule for Sale
Have to say, this is a VeeDub I hadn’t seen before. Kind of like a Type 181 Thing, but way more badass. The seller’s description sums it up nicely:
All metal body, fiberglass top (not easily removable). Rear torsion housing on back, is mechanically a ‘70 Bus. Pans (shortened) on forward is a ‘70 Bug. As far as I can tell, stock 1600 DP engine. Bus tranny has ridiculous gears, top speed 50 mph. Has built in tow bar and front mounted winch that operates from inside the cab. Windows go fully up or fully down. No back seat, the whole area is taken up by an aluminum 25 gal. gas tank. New tires and wheels. Includes spare tire, large skid plate (removed) and a mostly fabbed trailer hitch for the rear. Everything works except the horn. Starts, runs and drives well. Needs new ignition switch (part included with vehicle).
1970 VW Mule for Sale on the Samba
Starts and runs well, which is enough for me for a little VW mud gremlin under $3k. And I had this idea… it’s all VW Bus in the rear, and Subaru engines fit in Buses…
Maybe a little sacrilegious in a nice original like this, but it looks like it could be lots of fun in the right environment.
-NR
1972 Volkswagen K70 sedan
With regards to water cooled Volkswagens, the K70 is where it all began. This is also the first front engined, front wheel drive Volkswagen. Designed by NSU, the K70 was intended to be a smaller sibling to the revolutionary R080 rotary engined sedan. After Volkswagen assumed control of NSU, the K70 filled a niche in Volkswagen’s lineup and was marketed as a successor to the Type 4. The K70 continued on until 1973 with the introduction of the Passat. In addition to a water cooled engine, some other interesting features were inboard front brakes, rack and pinion steering and MacPherson Strut front suspension.
Here’s an excerpt from the seller’s comprehensive ad:
There are close to 500 examples in the world and only 3 in the USA. This is an exellent example of a running orginal car and the best car I have ever found. It is the ONLY running K70 in the USA. It’s my great barn find, trailer queen. I purchased it from the original owner out of New York State several years ago so this makes me the second owner. It was brought over from Belgium where it was originally purchased and converted for US import. It has a MPH speedo!
I have pored over 15 grand into this car lovingly. I didn’t skimp on anything. I would consider this car “lightly restored”. My goal was to keep it as original as possible. It has about 90% original paint and 90% original or period correct pieces.
YOU GET:
The first water cooled VW.
1 Bavarian folk music tape
1 medium box or original used parts
1 spare windshield (just in case)
Owners manual
technical support from myself and or the K70 club after joining
This car represents a unique opportunity to own what could be considered the bridge between the air-coooled and water-cooled Volkswagen eras. Of, you could view this vehicle as a more reliable alternative to the NSU Ro80. In all of my travels to Germany, I have not come across a K70 in person. Even 40 years on, this car still looks rather contemporary. After years of seeing Beetles roam the German countryside, one could imagine how advanced this car must have seemed at the time.
Also, I’m not sure what everyone’s thoughts are on the car for sale itself, but the Bavarian folk music tape sold it for me.
-Paul
Fully restored 1981 Caddy for Sale
Over on the Vortex I ran across this recently restored VW Caddy for sale. Restorations are only as good as the craftsman doing the work and in this case the seller knows exactly what they are doing. This car/truck has been resprayed, has a collection of great interior bits, a bored 1.8 16v motor, new suspension, and a set of refinished BBS RM’s. By all accounts this is a new car, ready to drive, show, or both.
‘81 Candy White Caddy for Sale
Here is a laundry list of what was included in the restoration:
“Exterior:
Fully stripped and resprayed Candy White (LB9A)
Undercoating redone
New windshield seal
New rear window seal
New door seals
New wind seals
New OEM tail lights
New small duckbill
New metal euro bumper
Mint grille w/ new clips
New ecode headlights
Perfect tailgate
Solid floors
Painted gas tank w/ new lines
Interior:
Mint black carpet
Mint grey MK2 Recaros
New “16v” floor mats
Mint Jetta/Cabby dash
Corrado wheel
Mint door cards
New headliner
New vinyl pillars
Scirroco cluster
Scirroco wiring harnessWheels/Suspension/Brakes:
BBS RM’s – 15×6.5 and 15×7
*Powder coated centers w/ black bolts
New tires – 165/45/15
Flipped rear axle – powdercoted
Corvette rear air shocks
Wietec coilovers
BFI control arms w/ poly bushing
New ball joints
New tie rods and ends
New tie rod boots
New steering rack poly bushings
New brake lines
New custom flex lines
New wheel bearings – front/rear
New vented 10.1 front brakes
New solid 8.9 rear brakes
New brake pads – front/rear
New ebrake cables
New axles
New strut bushingsEngine:
Scirocco 1.8 16v
Bored .40 over
New custom Wiesco forged pistons
New TT sport cams
New TT race headers
New TT 2.5″ catback
Painted block
Powder coated valve cover
Powder coated intake mani
New cold start valve
New complete seal kit
New rod bearings
New main bearing
New head bolts
New timing belt
New water pump
New thermostat
New alternator kit
5 angle valve job
Port and polish
Polished crank
New heavy duty motor mounts
New Spec clutch
New throw out bearing
New starter”
Is $10.5k too much for this Caddy, probably. This is the nicest I have seen for sale for some time. If you are looking for a car and it comes along I think you have to be willing to pay a premium. Those that want a resored caddy with low to no miles on the build would have to be enticed by this car.
~Aaron.
Low Mileage 1983 VW GTI on Craigslist
The original hot hatch is still one of the cleanest and most fun, routinely ranking well on “Best Drivers’ Cars” lists. Ever since my hand-me-down 1981 VW Caddy I’ve wanted a GTI. With lines as tight as its handling, A1 GTIs turn my head more than most modern sports cars. Simple, useful, and fun, it just doesn’t get much better. This example has a mere 95k miles on it with a freshly rebuilt gearbox.
1983 VW GTI for sale on Craiglist SF
It shows it’s age in some spots, but the interior looks very clean (great Recaros!), as does the engine. Though less-than-safe, GTIs look awesome without the bumpers. 95k well-documented miles means there’s plenty of fun left, and $3200 is a fine price for this condition. It’d be mine if I had the means/space.
-NR
1969 Volkswagen VW Short Bus
This sort of fits into the SUV theme week.
This bus looks like it has been languishing in a junkyard or perhaps it is an extra from the set of Lost. Some clever person decided to shorten up this bus, but it looks like they never really finished their project. I’m sure there is some non-PC joke in here somewhere about the person who thought this was a good idea and this being a “short bus”. It looks a bit of a mess. There is some interesting iron in the background of some of the photos.
The seller says it hasn’t been driven and with a wheelbase like this perhaps that is the safest thing. $3500 to give yourself a new nightmare. If you really were to take this on, why not go nuts and mid mount a BMW V12 engine.
1969 VW Short Bus on AutoTrader Classics.
~Evan
Rare 2004 V10 Touareg TDI for Sale
Came across this 2004 V10 TDI VW Touareg on Craigslist in Boston. In 2004 I purchased a V6 Touareg with the idea I wanted better gas mileage than the V8 could provide and could not come to grips with spending $50k on a Volkswagen. At the time the V10 TDI models were even more costly and virtually unavailable. What made the TDI’s so attractive were the things it did so much better than the other Touareg models. The twin turbo V10 averaged 30 mpg on the freeway while providing 558 pounds of torque which is nearly twice that of the V8. It was basically the best of both worlds, the lack of availability only added to the cache of the TDI.
2004 VW Touareg v10 TDI for Sale:
“VIN #: WVGGH77L34D048571
3 yr 36k mile bumper to bumper Extended warranty included!!!!I am selling a very rare find. It is a V10 Turbo Diesel. 30 MPG Highway!!! STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY!!! This truck could pull a house if it had to but is nimble enough to drive it every day. The car is fully loaded including heated steering wheel and factory navigation. This car was over $75,000 when it was new. The car is in outstanding condition inside and out. This one has about EVERY CONCIEVABLE OPTION INCLUDING FACTORY NAVIGATION!!!! The turbo-diesel engine has better fuel economy than the V6. It also provides 553 lbs.-ft. of torque: almost twice that of the V8 engine. The enhanced low-end power makes the Diesel Touareg better suited for towing, off-road driving, and acceleration off the line. The Touareg can tow up to 7,700 pounds. Its zero-to-sixty acceleration time is 7.5 seconds.”
An asking price of $35k is on the steep side but the 3 year warranty is a nice selling point. With no miles listed I have to assume they are on the high side as many used TDI’s are. People that own these cars are enthusiasts and are not afraid to drive them. If you are in the market for a used Touareg TDI I would exercise patience and wait for the best car you can afford. If high mileage is not a concern you could find a great car for a very reasonable price. If you want to hold out for a lower mileage example it may take more time to find the car you are looking for.
~Aaron.
2004 VW R32 Turbo for Sale on eBay
Hot on the heels of the turbo Golf Rallye, this R32 Turbo popped up on eBay. I love the R32, so much so that it’s at the top of my realistic dream-car list. The looks are aggressive yet subtle, the AWD makes it a 4-season monster, and it’s got some juice from the 3.2l VR6. It’s probably the most well-done car from VW in decades, though the new GTI portends good things are coming. The one gripe that has followed the R32 is a lack of power, and while 240hp in a Golf sounds pretty good, it’s not fast, especially when compared to its 4WD contemporaries, the Subaru STI and the Mitsubishi Evo. This seller has addressed that issue and more with an EIP turbo setup along and a host of driveline and suspension additions.
The seller’s list of upgrades:
Engine / Power:
-Original 3.2L 240hp Engine, All Accessories Retained (A/C, Power-Everything, Upgraded Bosch T-Stat, Sensors, Fan-Switch and FPR, All Original Covers, Including Retention of Emissions Components, Factory Installed Appearance)
-EIP Stage-1 Turbo System with All Comp Series Upgrades (AWD Dyno Tested/Tuned 425hp)
-Comp Series (Dual-Core) Front Mount Intercooler (stock like fitment)
-Clear-Coated Silver Turbo Piping (very easy to clean, stays bright, looks like stock)
-Ball Bearing Turbocharger Upgrade
-Turbosmart Billet External Ultra-Gate Wastegate
-Greddy Diverter/Blow-Off Valve (Re-circulated)
-Apexi AVC-R Digital Boost Controller (Glove-Box Mounted)
-3” Stainless Steel Downpipe w/Integrated Wastegate Return
-3” Stainless Steel High Flow Catalytic Converter
-3” Stainless Steel EIP Exhaust w/Resonator (deep mellow tone)
Transmission / Driveline:
-Fidanza Billet Aluminum Lightweight Flywheel (fast throttle response)
-EIP Comp Series Dual-Friction Clutch (stock-like pedal feel, 500+ HP setup)
-Quaife Torque Biasing All Wheel Drive Differential
-Haldex Performance Rear Wheel Drive Controller
-EIP Short Shifter (Front-to-Back and Side-to-Side)
-Brembo 15” Racing Brakes w/Porsche 4-Piston Calipers and Slotted Rotors
-Neuspeed Billet 18” Wheels
-Kuhmo Excsta MX 225/40/18 ZR Tires (new)
-Bilstein Fully Adjustable Coil-Over Suspension (Twin-Springs, Externally Adjustable)
-Autotech Front and Rear Lightweight Sway-Bars w/Urethane Bushings
-Autotech Aluminum Upper Stress Bar
There shouldn’t be any more griping with 425hp on tap. The modifications seem comprehensive without (thankfully) turning it into a track-only car. Even the large stereo system fits well, tucked in nicely without the horrible trunk-eclipsing fiberglass enclosures. Remove the vinyl and swap some more subtle rims and this is very nearly my ideal car. With only 30k miles and the reserve off at around $20k, this hot VW is a hot deal.
-NR
1966 NSU Wankel Spider
Here is an example of the first vehicle in the world powered by the engine Mazda would later popularize, the Rotary Wankel engine. The name Wankel derives from its inventor, Felix Wankel, who was a German engineer. He created the first prototype of his revolutionary engine design in February 1957, and was first presented in running form in a converted NSU Prinz in 1960. The Spider would debut in 1964 and only 2,375 examples were built between 1964 and 1967. The original engine had around 50 horsepower, but it was a very free revving engine and made for a lively package in such a small car with light weight. NSU Motorenwerke AG was purchased by Volkswagen in 1969. They merged the company with Auto Union which later became Audi.
The seller includes a very comprehensive description. Here is an excerpt:
Excellent Condition!! This car has ALWAYS been stored indoors in a heated space and covered with double quilted car covers. The underside is very, very clean. The photos show a very small area of paint peeling above the rear left bumper and below the license plate. These are hardly noticeable. In the driver’s front under tray there is a hardly noticeable repair at the end of the spoiler.
Values can be tough to pin down on such a rare vehicle, but $19,000 seems reasonable for such a revolutionary and historically significant vehicle. Rest assured, you most likely will be the only one at your local car show with one of these. This example does have a few modifications, but these changes can be forgiven due to the scarcity of parts and efforts to make the vehicle more reliable than when it was first produced. This fantastic vehicle has been featured by Jay Leno in a short video on his website, Jay Leno’s Garage:
-Paul
1989 Golf Rallye for Sale
I’d nearly forgotten about the awesome Golf Rallye until this amazing modified example started circling the interwebs. Maybe it’s because only 5000 were made, or maybe that none were sold in the US, or maybe its lack of racing heritage leaves it in the shadow of the similarly-styled E30 M3, Ur-Quattro, and Lancia Delta Integrale. Whatever it is, more people should know about this car. It was essentially an R32 made in 1989- an aggressive-looking Golf with Syncro and a hot engine, in this case the 160hp supercharged G60. As with the Lancia, Americans were not graced with the importation of the sexy box-flared hatchback, but there are some that have gone through the extreme hoops to federalize. This example has gone even further, adding a Euro 2.9l VR6 and a turbocharger without changing much of the 80stastic exterior.
1989 Modified Golf Rallye for sale on VWVortex
This car reminds me why I went through an intense Rallye phase. It’s in great condition and the modifications make it a sleeping monster, even garnering a feature in EuroTuner. I love box flares, wherever they come from, and combined with the clean Golf II, we’ve got a winner. For $22k, I might keep looking for an E30 M3 or even a first-gen R32, but that’s not to say it isn’t worth it to the right person. Rarity, impressive modifications, and general cleanliness all get high marks on this one. Now let’s see some Golf Countrys over here!
-NR
Valentine’s Day Red 1972 VW Beetle Convertible
A quick post for Valentine’s Day. Make this chick car a gift for your sweetheart.
A cute little bug with 90,000 miles on it. The white walls on the red wheels are a nice touch. The seller has more pics and videos here: http://myspace.com/thinkalt
Looks like it has been well maintained. $8600 but-it-now.
~Evan
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