Volkswagen and Volksrods

Watch Classic Volkswagen’s Become Electric Cars

Zelectric Motors specializes in 1958-1967 Beetle, Split-Window VW Microbus, 1960s Karmann Ghia, 1973-74 VW Thing, and early Porsches. [More...] Read More

5 years ago

5 Things You Should Know About the VW Microbus

Here are 5 amazing things that stand out about Volkswagen's iconic Microbus, aka the VW Van, Hippie Bus, Kombi and… Read More

3 years ago

1958 Pressed Bumper VW Panel Bus Sitting For 50 Years ~ Will It Run?

This 1958 Pressed Bumper VW Panel Bus was last plated in 1968 and has been sitting for 50 years. Can… Read More

3 years ago

Gabriel Iglesias’ 1966 Volkswagen Samba

One of our favorite comedians, Gabriel Iglesias, brings by his beloved VW bus, a pristine version of his very first… Read More

5 years ago

5 Things To Know About The VW Karmann Ghia

Volkswagen's first sports car wasn't a sports car, not really. It was the Karmann Ghia, a Beetle in a much… Read More

5 years ago

This VW Karmann Ghia is a Turbocharged Ice Scraper

This Volkswagen Karmann Ghia dubbed "the Ghiaru" was once headed towards the scrap heap. It was saved and got some… Read More

5 years ago

Building The Berlin Buick ~ A V8 Volkswagen Beetle

The motor is a 1961 Buick 215 cubic inch aluminum block, fuel injected V-8 engine mounted where the rear seat… Read More

5 years ago

1962 Volkswagen Van Craigslist Find and Resurrection

YouTuber CT Moog made a fantastic Craigslist Find in this 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Van. [More...] Read More

5 years ago

Volkswagen Beetle Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

Don’t let anyone tell you that rebuilding an old Volkswagen Beetle engine is easy. [More...] Read More

2 years ago

This Hot Rod VW Doesn’t Follow the Rules

Jamie Lathwell tells the story behind his home-built Hot Rod VW and where his inspiration came from for "Shear Heart… Read More

3 years ago