In this model of heaven, surely, the Germans build the cars and the Italians design them. That was exactly the case with the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, one of the most distinctive cars ever made, a ...

Locals in Pawleys Island have a special affection for classic vehicles. The coastal South Carolina town is home to many nostalgic retirees, and on weekends its streets see plenty of restored ‘60s-era ...

[This story originally appeared in the Spring 2011 issue of MotorTrend Classic.] Nobody knows exactly when and where iconic actor/director/soon-to-be-racer Paul ...

This quarter-mile drag race features two classic Volkswagen Beetles—the 1300 and the 1600—going head-to-head in a nostalgic sprint. With air-cooled engines and rear-wheel drive, both models deliver a ...

Jae Honda has bought and sold close to 100 vehicles during his lifetime. “You have an obsession, I guess, is the right word, when your whole life you're still doing the same thing you did when you ...

The original VW Beetle holds a place in automotive history that’s hard to top, with over 21.5 million units rolling off production lines between 1938 and 2003. That staggering figure means there’s no ...

Watch a classic 1/4 mile drag race between the VW Käfer 1300 and the Volkswagen Beetle 1600. These iconic air-cooled classics go head-to-head in a Viertelmeile showdown, testing their acceleration and ...

In today’s world of autonomous cars, keyless ignitions and charging ports, it’s hard to imagine just how big the tiny, two-door Volkswagen Beetle once was. But in Mexico, where the last Beetle rolled ...

Classic Volkswagens have a cult following, and that's certainly no secret. The Type 1 and Type 2, better known as the VW Beetle and Bus, stand out as some of the most recognizable cars in history ...