Pirate-Themed, Volkswagen-Powered Dune Buggy

The Volkswagen Rail & Dune Buggy is sold for $20,500 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for this Volkswagen Rail & Dune Buggyauction.

This unique pirate-themed Volkswagen-powered dune buggy is a standout creation, built from a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle. With only 572 miles shown, this vehicle is in excellent condition, having been refurbished and modified to feature eye-catching pirate graphics and a whimsical ship interior. The air-cooled 1,641cc flat-four engine, equipped with dual Weber carburetors, provides a spirited driving experience, while the four-speed manual transaxle ensures engaging performance. The buggy's distinctive design elements, such as skull-head accents and skeleton-hand side mirrors, make it a perfect collector's item for enthusiasts who appreciate creativity and craftsmanship. Ideal for those looking to own a fun, head-turning vehicle that stands out at car shows or on weekend adventures.

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Rail & Dune Buggy
• Transmission: Four-speed manual transaxle
• Engine: Air-Cooled 1,641cc Flat-Four
• Drivetrain: RWD
• VIN: 118178515

Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This dune buggy was built using a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle as a donor vehicle prior to the seller’s 2008 acquisition, and it was subsequently refurbished and modified with pirate-themed graphics on the green paintwork, a wooden ship interior motif with airbrushed planks and cannons, skull-head accents