DFW Car & Toy Museum Unveils Restored 1965 VW Single Cab Pickup

The DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has added a meticulously restored 1965 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Pickup to its collection, curated by museum founder Ron Sturgeon. Finished in green with a white roof and bumpers, this vintage workhorse stands out with a bed lined in polished wood strips and removable countertop surfaces with rails—previously used to display vibrant potted flowers. Its canvas bed canopy, fold-down tailgate and bedsides, and under-bed storage compartment blend practicality with nostalgic charm. Sturgeon calls the pickup “a beautiful blend of form and function” that “makes people smile,” whether recalling seeing one on the road or wishing for one in their driveway.

Under the hood, the truck features a Brazilian-market air-cooled flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transaxle and gear reduction boxes, delivering the classic VW driving experience. Inside, brown vinyl upholstery and coordinating panels provide period-correct appeal, while sliding windows, lap belts, and Wolfsburg-branded touches underscore its authenticity. The odometer reads 91,000 miles, and modern H4 headlights, mud flaps, a split front windshield, and a heel protector for the throttle pedal add practical touches. Now displayed alongside over 200 unique vehicles and thousands of toys, the pickup offers visitors a nostalgic journey into classic automotive design and craftsmanship.

Ron Sturgeon, a dedicated car collector for over 30 years, began his passion by teaching himself to repair Volkswagens as a teenager, eventually building one of the country’s largest auto salvage operations. The DFW Car & Toy Museum, formerly DFW Elite Toy Museum, was founded in the 1980s and recently relocated to a 150,000-square-foot facility at 2550 McMillan Parkway in North Fort Worth. The museum offers free parking and admission, secure climate-controlled car storage, event facilities, and a dog-friendly atmosphere. Its website, DFW Elite Toy Museum, remains a go-to source for toy and car lovers worldwide, while the main site dfwcarandtoymuseum.com provides visitor information.