Jeremey Rainey's Volkswagen Beetle rat rod is the definition of the "built not bought" slogan that so many hot-rodders live by. He purchased a rusty 1964 bug and went to work on the blank canvas.

We’re absolutely smitten with this 2000s VW Beetle rat-rod conversion that we found for sale on eBay. The original VW Bug was a flytrap for modifiers and tuners who created myriads of custom projects.

Back in 1963, when Chip Foose was born, the Volkswagen Beetle had already written 25 years of automotive history. And while their paths have crossed over the years (for one, the designer remastered a ...

1.2L I-3 DOHC, MIVEC variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with 78HP (1) 1.2L I-3 DOHC, MIVEC variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with 78HP (1) 1.2L I-3 DOHC, MIVEC variable ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

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