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    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
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    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
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    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
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    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
  • About and Contact
    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
    • About and Contact
  • Blog – Restoration Wednesday
    • All Restoration Wednesdays, Latest Ones First
    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
    • 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
    • 1964 Honda CT200 – Sold
    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
    • 1972 Honda CT90 – Sold
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 Gold – Sold
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
  • About and Contact
    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
    • About and Contact

VW Pickup

1982 VW Turbo Diesel Pickup – $8500 (Traverse City, MI)
29 Jan 2017

1982 VW Turbo Diesel Pickup – $8500 (Traverse City, MI)

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

The steel wheels are throwing me a bit. They have a decent paint job and what looks to be new tread so I’d like to see if there are summer wheels or only just tires. Otherwise, I could see myself … Continued

VW Pickup
1959 VW Truck Volkswagen Vanagon Single Cab Custom Hot Rod Rat Bus – $17900 (Toledo, Ohio)
16 Mar 2016

1959 VW Truck Volkswagen Vanagon Single Cab Custom Hot Rod Rat Bus – $17900 (Toledo, Ohio)

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 2

  If I could take some rat out of the rod, I’d be a player. The overall design, style and colors are cool. Love the roof rack, 7 UP cooler, chrome and wood side walls. But they lose me with the spider web … Continued

VW Pickup
Volkswagen Pickup – $1850
27 Oct 2015

Volkswagen Pickup – $1850

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

Listed with only 41,000 miles. Seems like a bargain for what looks really clean. Find it for sale on Ann Arbor Craigslist. “2.0 Engine w 5speed trans, very clean cab with am-fm stereo and Factory A/C that needs charging also … Continued

VW Pickup
1981 VW Truck – Diesel – NO RUST – $5200 (AFTON)
30 Jun 2015

1981 VW Truck – Diesel – NO RUST – $5200 (AFTON)

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

  I’d never drive it for work because then it would get beat up and rust. Defeats the purpose of a work truck that has been preserved from our Michigan salt lick roads. Probably doesn’t have a big enough bed … Continued

VW Pickup
1982 Volkswagen VW Pickup
18 Jun 2012

1982 Volkswagen VW Pickup

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

It’s not often you see this kind of devotion to a VW pickup.  This was an engine out, bare metal respray on economic utility. The owner states the metal was restored to original condition.  Which on first glance can easily … Continued

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