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  • Edgar Macias

    Edgar Macias

    1967 Beetle / USA


    Have always had a special place in my heart for VW’s. My 1st car was a 1969 VW Bug, then after I had a '71 Beetle, then a '65 Bug and then a '66 type II square back. I live in a small town in Central Florida, been trying to do everything myself but it’s not as easy as it looks cause I have a couple of surgeries, back and shoulders. Body work is done, now have to focus on the motor and brakes.


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  • Marc Ocovich

    Marc Ocovich

    1974 Beetle / Canada


    Pulled out of a barn where it sat since 82, took two years to freshen it up. Didn’t need restoration, replaced the original battery, interior, a face lift and fresh paint. I replaced the worn engine with a lesser used 1600cc. Future plans include a 2210cc and full custom stereo!


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  • Paul Westlake

    Paul Westlake

    1968 Beetle / Canada


    Purchased in 2018 in stock form. Been restored by previous owner(s). Needs some TLC but a good driver. Modified the suspension quite heavily. Loving how it turns heads!


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  • Harvey J Lennox

    Harvey J Lennox

    1973 Beetle / Canada


    My project, need a high horsepower engine to move these tires & disc brakes to slow it down lookin to have some fun. Had one when I was a kid.


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  • Glenn Perlakowski

    Glenn Perlakowski

    1968 Beetle / USA


    Retro California!


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  • Seth Curbow

    Seth Curbow

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    Currently all stock but I have lots planned to do to it. Named Woodstock after the bird on Charlie Brown.


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  • Kevin Beddome

    Kevin Beddome

    1972 Beetle Vert / Canada


    I own a 1972 Super Beetle convertible and an all original Westphalia that runs great. It's used for camping in eastern Ontario.


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  • Larry Nafziger

    Larry Nafziger

    1970 Beetle / Canada


    Painted to look like the 70's California Look and from California. Custom wiring and interior, billet dash with VDO Gages, Disc front brakes and rear drum brakes, Scat front seats, front and rear sway bars, and pop out rear windows. An enjoyable car to drive!


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  • Larry Nafziger

    Larry Nafziger

    1968 Dune Buggy / Canada


    Father and Son project. Found the car to be a lot of fun but hard to find insurance.


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  • Heriberto Lerena

    Heriberto Lerena

    1974 Super Beetle / USA


    Got it 6 years ago, rebuilt all mechanical and electrical. It has been my daily driver since.


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  • Steven Boykin

    Steven Boykin

    1971 Super Beetle / USA


    I Bought this bug last month and have been busy getting it road worthy. A little bit left to do though. I named her Rona since I bought her in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic.


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  • Jamey Piper

    Jamey Piper

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    Was my daily driver for a couple years and is now my warm weather toy in Michigan. Car makes people smile and that makes me happy. Having fun playing around with it.


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  • Adam Powers

    Adam Powers

    1971 Beetle Vert / Canada


    My name is Adam and I started into this hobby when I was very young over 40 years ago. I have owned many VWs and have always enjoyed them. The car I have had the longest is my '71 Convertible which has been our family since 1982! I have had it since 1987. I look forward to continuing in this great hobby and meeting more great VW people!


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  • Mr. McCarthy

    Mr. McCarthy

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    Bought my 2nd Super Beetle about 5 yrs ago. 3rd owner and for the most part was pretty original. I've since put a 1641cc engine in. Upgraded to dual carbs, front disc brakes. Still much to do, Kürbis is coming together nicely. Never into making it a show car, just fun reliable cruiser.


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  • Ryan Maxwell

    Ryan Maxwell

    1964 Beetle / USA


    I own a Seafoam Green 64 Type 1 named Karma. With a 1641cc motor. Wide white wall tires, vintage roof rack. Fully restored not by me.


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  • Derek Ogborn

    Derek Ogborn

    1966 Beetle / USA


    I bought the car when I was 13 years old with money I made from mowing yards, $50.00 car and title , dad took me to Benton Illinois, we loaded it on a trailer, It was stock as a rock, 58,000 original miles, brought it home , worked on it for 3 years to customize it the way it looks today, that was in 1983-1985, drove this car to high school, parked it in 1991 in my grandmas garage, lost interest in it, walked away from it, it sat for 16 years inside granny garage, 2007 got interested in it again, drug it out of the shop, totally went through the whole car, it looks just like this today, back in the same garage as it sat for 16 years, I live at my granny house today, she pasted away several years back , I drive the car regularly now and love it.


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  • Denny Walker

    Denny Walker

    1971 Super Beetle / USA


    Pretty much a stocker with 1600 dual port with pertronix electronic ignition. Lowered with adjustable struts, heavy sway bar and flipped tie rods. More mods planned, but I enjoy driving it too much to start that project anytime soon.


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  • Mike McDonald

    Mike McDonald

    1971 Beetle / USA


    It was an abandoned car that was left in a field. I obtained the car for a tow yard in trade for my old Apple Watch. The car needs a complete going through before it can be driven again.


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  • Dino Jasper Morales

    Dino Jasper Morales

    1969 Beetle / Philippines


    Bought by my grandfather in 1971, she was just 2 years old then...now she's 51. I can't say I'm the owner but a caretaker. Hope I could pass it on to my daughter someday...


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  • Dave Whittick

    Dave Whittick

    1971 Super Beetle / Canada


    I bought the car 23 years ago. The car was originally purchased in Longbeach, California back in 1971 and was brought to Canada by the second owner who relocated for work. I purchased the car as a driver but it didn't take long to tear it down for a complete, body on, makeover. Lots of custom body mods which were all the rage back in the day. After all these years, the car has had several upgrades and improvements but the overall all vibe has never changed. It's definitely stuck in the 90's. The car was featured in VW Trends in 2000. The engine is now a 2109cc stroker with dual 45 Dellorto carbs, MSD ignition, Stage 2 heads from Steve Tims, and a Berg 2" header and A1 fat boy muffler. It's dyno'd at 145hp and 138 ft lbs at the rear wheels. Transmission is a Rancho built flyer. 4 wheel disc brakes hide behind fully polished 914 Fuch rims.


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  • Dave Whittick

    Dave Whittick

    1964 Beetle Vert / Canada


    I've owned the car since 1995. When I bought the car, the previous owner had done just about everything wrong to the car that he could. Bad suspension, bad motor, horrible rims, cut the dash and drilled a bunch of holes for a big stereo, ugly interior, etc, etc. It took a year to sort it all out and get it back to a presentable condition. It runs a very reliable 1600cc now with stock ignition, carburetion, etc. We've collected lots of accessories for the car over the years including Hella 7" fogs, Beetle Bags custom fit luggage, Hazet Tourist tool kit for the spare tire, and a 1958 Allstate single wheel trailer.


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  • Dave Whittick

    Dave Whittick

    1963 Beetle / Canada


    The car was purchased as a driver from New Jersey and originally came from Jacksonville, NY. It was immediately stripped to bare metal before starting the 600+ hours of body and paint work in it's original Anthracite grey. The interior and rag roof was stitched by Lenny Copp at West Coast Classic Restoration in Orange, California. Airkewld in Arizona supplied the 6" narrowed Probuilt beam and full billet BAD series brakes on all four corners with 4 piston Wilwood calipers. Tires are 225X65X15 BF Goodrich redlines on the rear and custom made 135X15 fronts and spare. The motor is a stock 40hp with a big bore kit and W100 Cam, 010 distributor, Porsche small diameter 12V generator, and Speedwell Sprint kit with dual Stromberg CD 150 carbs. The interior features Porsche 550 hand brake, custom pedals, Porsche 356A steering wheel with deluxe horn ring, Mamba shifter, Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio with shortwave adapter and accessory rear speaker.


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  • Dave Whittick

    Dave Whittick

    1964 Variant / Canada


    This car was delivered to Luxembourg and sold out of Belgium in Oct 1964. It's an S model with the high compression, dual carb, 1500cc motor. The car was resprayed in it's original Nutria brown paint and still wears its original brown chord vinyl interior. The car is an untouched survivor. Accessories include the ultra rare Hazet Tourist case specific for type 3, original under dash tray, bud vase, Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, and Carback roof tent.


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  • Jerry Wickham

    Jerry Wickham

    1974 Beetle Vert / USA


    Meet "Otto The Sun Bug" He is a 1974 Super Beetle Convertible Sun Bug. I have had him for 2 years now and spent the first year bringing him up to driving condition. Ever since, he has been my daily driver, even though his top needs replacing!


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  • Scott Feller

    Scott Feller

    1974 Super Beetle / USA


    I have a 1974 Super. I have stripped it down and making it a rat rod with patina paint and a mild 1600 motor. It's been completely rewired.


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  • Scott Wilson

    Scott Wilson

    1963 Beetle / USA


    My car has less than 5,000 original miles.


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  • Juan Gongora

    Juan Gongora

    1970 Beetle / USA


    This bug actually belongs to my wife. Obtained from her father Dale Gidley of Corpus Christi Texas. At Dales import service. Weekend driver beach car. It is so awesome! People just love the car and ask to take pictures all the time. It's cool when older people tell us stories about when they owned a bug back in the day. Theresa Gidley is the owner.


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  • Christopher Phipps

    Christopher Phipps

    1975 Super Beetle / USA


    I got my beetle from the estate of the original owner who’d passed away. She was the original owner. My La Grande is special because the build date is 9/75. A month into the 76 model year. It was part of an extended run of La Grande’s. So it was one of the last one produced. Her name is “Blucinda”


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  • Bill Overton

    Bill Overton

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    My first car was a 1966 Bug. I have loved bugs ever since but I went the muscle car route after that first bug. Today I own a 1973 Super Beetle which went under water for about four days during Hurricane Harvey. BTW, Beetles do float... for about an hour. I have not had the time to get my Bug running again, hopefully soon. Joining a forum is the best source of info in working on cars.


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  • Kevin Schlesier

    Steve Corrales

    1972 Super Beetle / USA


    Bought this a few years ago, had been sitting for 10 years but pans and channels were rust free. New wiring harness, new carb, and new brakes, and it was ready to go on the road.


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  • Steve Corrales

    Steve Corrales

    1967 Beetle / USA


    My first car and first love. One of only two of that kind, mine and another one in San Diego. Sorry to say two years later it was stolen and never found. That was the saddest day of my life.


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  • Keith Williams

    Keith Williams

    1972 Beetle Vert / USA


    No additional details at this time.


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  • Moises Torres-Feliciano

    Moises Torres-Feliciano

    1966 Beetle / Puerto Rico


    Wonderfull ride every time :)


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  • Jon

    Jon

    1954 Beetle / Canada


    I bought this bug as a rolling shell and a bunch of boxes in 2003. The whole car has been completely restored and was on the road in 2011. I eventually brought it to Canada with me in 2013.


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  • Suzi McCanna

    Suzi McCanna

    1971 Super Beetle / Canada


    I enjoyed this Beetle for the time that I had it. After years of sitting in a field It was sold locally and restored by the new owner. I am glad to be part of this website.


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  • Rebecca Brase

    Rebecca Brase

    1969 Type 3 / USA


    Sold or selling all of the rest of my collection just to work on the square back in between traveling and fishing. Time to slow down and just enjoy.


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  • Denver N. Hembree II

    Denver N. Hembree II

    1960 Beetle / USA


    My family portrait. 1960 ragtop, 1970 Baja and 1978 Westy.


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  • Neale Gray

    Neale Gray

    1974 Beetle / Canada


    She's rusty but strong and reliable. Lovingly worked on and slowly restored!


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  • Raymond Kent

    Raymond Kent

    1974 Beetle / USA


    Full profession body and interior restoration by S&S Auto Repair. Mechanics crawled through and either replaced or repaired to like new. 2" drop in the front with new Porsche rims and new low profile tires all around. Ready for summer cruzin, car shows, beachin it, and parades.


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  • Rolf Bachmann

    Rolf Bachmann

    1969 Beetle / Canada


    Towed home 400km from Sudbury, ON. Car is now Certified and Plated, she is running very nice. This Beetle is a numbers correct car and has had many owners before me. Its been slow going, but then you go slow when you are 85 years old.


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  • Shawn Jordan

    Shawn Jordan

    1972 Beetle / USA


    It’s a 1972 VW Standard I gave my wife for her Birthday.


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  • Ron

    Ron

    1967 Beetle / Canada


    I live in Ontario and was looking for a '67 Beetle (my first car was a '67). I found this original Beetle (repainted a few years ago) in Manitoba. I drove it from my son's place near the Alberta border, a distance of almost 4,000 km, to Ontario last summer. The only breakdown was electrical ... replaced the rotor. Let the good times roll!


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  • Warren

    Warren

    1974 Beetle / Canada


    I am new the whole VW/Bug scene and looking forward to cruising. I am planning on removing the front beam in the coming weeks and narrowing a couple inches to bring my EMPI's back inside the fender-wells a tad and raise the whole car slightly as I am just to dam clumsy to drive a car this low!


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  • Francisco Munoz

    Francisco Munoz

    1972 Beetle / USA


    I bought my Beetle more than 2 years ago and l love to drive around in my neighborhood in my free time.


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  • Lou

    Lou

    1970 Beetle / USA


    No additional details at this time.


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  • Kevin

    Kevin

    1956 Beetle / Canada


    I found the Bug sitting in a farmers field 31 years ago. I started to restore the Bug but it was put on hold as I started a family and life happened. It was finally finished in late 2017. The Beetle is a Canadian Standard Bug with an original rag top and oval window. I kept the Bug original with some modification, custom wiring, new frame and a narrowed and lowered front end.


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  • Caleb McCrackin

    Caleb McCrackin

    1973 Beetle / Canada


    I was 12 when I bought my project. It was a 73 super beetle which was badly rotted. I stuck with it for 11 years, picking up skills and parts along the way. It was a body off restoration. The car is brand new underneath though it looks rough. As you can see, it is a mix of many different years of beetle. I used what I could afford and get my hands on. It's a standard beetle now with a 66 body. His name is Scruffy.


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  • Douglas Brown

    Douglas Brown

    1971 Super Beetle / Canada


    I traveled to Davis, California with my daughter to buy a one owner, all original 1971 Elm Green Super Beetle. We drove it down the Pacific Coast Highway and back to Toronto via Route 66. Victor, the original owner had bought the car brand new on Oct 6th 1970 in Davis, CA, where the car spent its whole life with Victor, until he passed away. He loved his little Beetle, and we are continuing that legacy in memory of Victor.


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  • Jim

    Jim

    1970 Sandrail / USA


    Sand rail dune buggy. 1970 rebuilt motor. Still under construction. Steering is seized up from rust and bushings are blown out.


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  • Nero Roberts

    Nero Roberts

    2003 Beetle / UK


    Here is one of my VW Beetle's, a very late Mexican built one from 2003. I took it off the road to clean and paint everything and put it back together. No real issues with it, it needs no welding or anything major, It was my daily car until I drove it into my garage and took it apart. It will be a daily again soon.


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  • Simon Booth

    Simon Booth

    1957 Beetle / UK


    American spec. 1 owner from new. Has been in same family all its life. Half way into resto.


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  • Rob De Los Santos

    Rob De Los Santos

    1966 Beetle / USA


    I bought my '66 “Audrey” almost 3 years ago with the intention to daily drive her. Since then I’ve redone the wiring, replaced all the brakes, and put a new beam in. Hopefully when I pick up a new daily driver I will be able to do more work to her.


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  • Bill Black

    Bill Black

    1971 Super Beetle / USA


    Bought both of my Beetles last year. Slowly rebuilding the mechanics first. They are going to be daily drivers.


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  • Bill Black

    Bill Black

    1964 Beetle / USA


    Bought both of my Beetles last year. Slowly rebuilding the mechanics first. They are going to be daily drivers.


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  • Felix Paulino

    Felix Paulino

    1974 Super Beetle / USA


    1974 Super Beetle, I m restoring the floor pans and paint. I hope I can finish by the summer and can't wait to drive it.


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  • Josh Nicholson

    Josh Nicholson

    1964 Beetle / Canada


    Its a '64 - going through a full restoration. Should be on the road by summer '19. Has a new freeway flyer transmission, fresh 1776cc from John's Bug Shop, and disc brakes all around.


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  • Anthony Lawson

    Anthony Lawson

    1965 Beetle / USA


    Bought it for my daughter who was 1 at the time, to have and grow up with. We have been slowly getting it into shape. Fun father daughter project. She love the car as much as I do.


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  • Tim Carmack

    Tim Carmack

    1964 Beetle / USA


    1964 bug, stock 1600 dual port, 6 inch narrowed adjustable beam, smoothies, full tweed interior.


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  • Scott

    Scott

    1963 Beetle / USA


    New to Volkswagens but love cruising it around and learning how to work on them.


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  • Sean

    Sean

    1974 Beetle / UK


    Currently coming to the end of a long complete restoration of my beetle i purchased for £150 in 2010 as a complete novice I've totally restored the car in my single garage at home including the full respray, all parts are new or reconditioned originals. Just doors and interior left to finish, total restoration cost 2.5k so far.


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  • Marcial

    Marcial

    1969 Beetle / USA


    I Rescued this bug from the scrapyard and now it’s my daily driver!


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  • Eddie Blackmore

    Eddie Blackmore

    1969 Beetle / England


    Complete bare metal, nut and bolt restoration, back dated with earlier wings, long bonnet and popes nose decklid, narrowed front beam, front discs and Fuchs polished chrome wheels, Porsche front seats.


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  • Edge

    Edge

    1960 Beetle / USA


    Buggah is black with gold BBS wheels, dropped with a louvered W hood popped on the bottom.
    Buggah has a mellow 1914cc motor, mostly stock with an Engle 120 cam and A1 exhaust with huge tweety pipes.


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  • John Spironello

    John Spironello

    1974 Beetle / Canada


    I have been involved with VW since the mid 70's. I have owned many VW models over the years. My current ride is a 1964 Beetle that is powered by the 2110cc engine from our old race car. Lots of fun to drive. Hard to stop with stock brakes. I am one of the founders and have been the promoter of the June Jitter Bug VW car show in Niagara Falls Ontario for 33 years. I wish you all the luck Peter on a great informative website for the VW NUT. Keep on Buggin.


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  • Bill Black

    Bill Black

    1969 Beetle / USA


    I have a 1969 Standard, 1971 Super and 1981 Rabbit. Here is my family photo.


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  • Edgar

    Anthony Farone

    1971 Beetle / USA


    I love the attention I get with my Beetle.


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  • Anthony Farone

    Anthony Farone

    1969 Beetle / USA


    My attachment to those fun times. 50 years and still fun.


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  • Ron

    Ron

    1965 Beetle / USA


    Never lets me down.


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  • Joel Rodgers

    Joel Rodgers

    1972 Beetle / USA


    Still in progress.


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  • Mark Bray

    Mark Bray

    1967 Beetle / USA


    I have owned my bug for 20+ years. Before that I had a 2-door VV van truck.


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  • Gerald Weaver

    Gerald Weaver

    1967 Beetle / USA


    My bug was built for legendary drag racer Tom “Mongoose “ Mcewen in 1984. Still has the paint, interior, rims from 84 but has had significant upgrades to drive train and suspension since then. Hot VW magazine cover car 1984.


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  • Tim

    Tim

    1970 Beetle / USA


    My VW is a 1970 it's lime green work always in progress...lol with a 1600cc duel webers stainless motor!


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  • Jennifer Jurgens

    Jennifer Jurgens

    1965 Beetle / USA


    Bernadette is a true survivor. She drove me out of Paradise,Ca while the Camp Fire in CalIfornia raged around me. My father drove VW my whole life and it's because of him I am a true airhead for life.


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  • Shawn Korba

    Shawn Korba

    1967 Beetle GTV / USA


    My bug is a 1967 EMPI GTV. His name is The Beast and I have been his caretaker for over 6 years.


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  • Tamie Thompson

    Lou Coloyan

    1969 Beetle / Philippines


    California look.


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  • John Brioks

    John Brioks

    1971 Super Beetle / USA


    My 1971 Super Beetle is named Heidi. She was built on September 24, 1970 on the 39th day of production. I am the second owner and she has 42,000 original miles.


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  • Tamie Thompson

    Tamie Thompson

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    My 1973 Super Beetle is named Millie, Her colors are an 1998 Dodge Intrepid color called, Deep Amethyst Pearl and an 1965 Ford Mustang Color called Wimbledon White. She has 53,000 orgininal miles on her,I am the 3rd owner, and have enjoyed her for the last 10 years! She has lived a charmed life, and all that know her, love her too!


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  • Rudy

    Rudy

    1971 Super Beetle / USA


    Im a proudly owner of a 1975 beetle and 1971 super beetle, the only problem is I need an engine for my 75, but I don’t know if I can install in it an electric engine, my super beetle is running ok just need a new paint.


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  • Kathryn Padorke

    Kathryn Padorke

    1972 Super Beetle / USA


    We have had him for about 2.5 years. We got him mostly restored because we are learning!


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  • Cesar Hernandez

    Cesar Hernandez

    1963 Beetle Vert / USA


    1962 convertible under construction. Needs upholstery.


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  • Eddie Tatar

    Eddie Tatar

    '68 & '63 Beetles / USA


    I own a 1968 convertible and a 1963 ragtop Beetle.


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  • Cameron Gemmell

    Cameron Gemmell

    1968 Beetle Vert / Canada


    Bought it 3 years ago. Painted last year and looking forward to being on the road this year. Just waiting for spring weather.


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  • Barry Dorshimer

    Barry Dorshimer

    1968 Beetle / USA


    Owned this car for 50 years. It was born on March 22nd, 1968 in Wolfsburg, Germany and wears the original 50 year old factory zenith blue paint, the original 1500 cc engine with 53 HP with 42,645 miles since birth, the original black leatherette interior, and stock with exception of EMPI headers, has the original spare tire, new Goodrich radials, UNMOLESTED, and endured most of it's life indoors... an ICONIC car of our time.


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  • Danny Boy Villegas

    Danny Boy Villegas

    1970 Bus / USA


    1970 transport Bay window. From Lubbock,Tx. Club Hub City VDubs.
    Hand painted in Houston by Burning bones press.


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  • Dave Turnupseed

    Dave Turnupseed

    1961 Beetle / USA


    Traded a guitar for my bug that was in pieces in several boxes (it sat that way for almost 10 years!), someone put a 2” narrowed front beam with 2” drop spindles on it , brakes were non existent. Spent some time putting it back together & it’s lookin much better, engine even fired up & ran for a few minutes (needs starter/ fuel system work still). Unfortunately I live in Colorado & the car is at my parents place in California. Goal this year is to get it together enough to have it brought home! My 12 year old daughter would love for it to be her 1st car! (we’ll have to see about that!, lol)


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  • Larry Stewart

    Larry Stewart

    1963 Beetle / USA


    Bought this ain't 2018, The guy had already chopped it into a trug. I've completely rewired car, rebuilt the brakes system and installed a new 1600 DP. Added the flush mounted topper from an S10 and motorcycle headlights. Next is front end, floor pans, and air bags. Then plan on widening rear fenders and changing the tail lights out.


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  • Wayne Dean

    Wayne Dean

    1975 Super Beetle / Canada


    I found my VW in the salt free streets of British Columbia sitting in the used car lot of a Honda dealership. After I bought it I shipped it back to Ontario and that was just the start of my VW love affair. I started SuperBeetles.com and AllAirCooled.com and became a contributing editor for VW Trends magazine.


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  • Dominic

    Dominic

    1972 Beetle / UK


    Its a family owned car from new, now 46 yeats old and still with the family. It is in the Philippines and with some small changes made to it like a 1500cc engine and air conditioning.


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  • Charles R. Tupper

    Charles R. Tupper

    1962 Beetle / USA


    I'm second owner on this '62 Bug. 50K original miles. When I was in High School, I worked at the local VW dealership, I would work on the car. Owner was 107 when I bought it.


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  • Tim Miller

    Tim Miller

    1977 Beetle / USA


    This is my 3rd VW Beetle I’ve ever owned and needs a complete restoration but the fact it’s a bug will make every second worth it.


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  • Michael Fulk

    Michael Fulk

    1974 Beetle / USA


    Working on my first beetle that I can call my own. Project Lazarus. Not running but hope to get it there in the next couple of years.


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  • Jeff Courson

    Jeff Courson

    1969 Beetle / USA


    Had mild restoration, daily driver summer through fall. Love it!!


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  • Simon Connelly

    Simon Connelly

    1957 Beetle / Australia


    Australian delivered first of the large rear windows rag top with original mechanism and working semaphores: cloth seats,. Engine is 1200 with TSV Okrasa kit (goes like a 1600) Disc front on adjustable beam. Also have a turbo'd short pan 1967 based buggy and 1971 Lowight.


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  • Dykesylad

    Dykesylad

    1973 Beetle / England


    I've owned it for 9 years it has had a respray in cadis orange. It has a1600cc lump in the back, a limited slip diff gearbox and I love it. The photos don't do it justice.


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  • Paul Chetcuti

    Paul Chetcuti

    1967 Beetle / Australia


    I’ve been driving a 1967 Beetle for the last five years as my daily driver. I love turning the key every morning and cruising to work or just around the Gold Coast. She “Agatha“ gets a service at least twice a year and a wax once a week. She has a large list of period accessories fitted to her which makes her stand out from other Beetles.


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  • Johnny

    Johnny

    1968 Beetle / Scotland


    Outlaw style baby!


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  • Rafael Villalobos

    Rafael Villalobos

    1976 Thing / USA


    I have 64 bug (not running), 74 bug, 69 bus, 78 bus, 73 Porsche 914 (not running). I love these air cooled cars, I’m always working on them. I’m hanging around most of the time with air cooled owners since I was a kid. loved this cars and the mechanics of it. I work on them my self all the time.


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  • Tim Moreland

    Tim Moreland

    1966 Baja / USA


    2010cc. 76x92 duel 40's. Played with it since 1981. Fun Ride on and off road!


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  • Edward Carrillo

    Edward Carrillo

    1970 Beetle / USA


    Seafoam green with 65/66 fenders and hood deck. His name is Klaus. Before that I had a 1970 Squareback.


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  • Richard Rambo

    Richard Rambo

    1968 Karmann Ghia / USA


    A labor of love. Back in high school my late wife had a crush on me in my Karmann Ghia, so in her honor I made another one to keep her memory alive with me.


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  • Joe Reid

    Joe Reid

    1977 Beetle / USA


    A modified '77 standard with a bad boy 2054cc engine.


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  • Kirby Tipple

    Kirby Tipple

    1965 Beetle / USA


    Also own a 1968 VW Campmobile.


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  • Lynn Grissom

    Lynn Grissom

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    Total restoration in progress. Been working 4 years, and now I'm down to the engine build. Having trouble getting engine parts, since the closest place is 3k miles away. Looking forward to getting my baby back on the road! Oh, by the way, she's painted, "plum crazy".


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  • Paul Coffelt

    Paul Coffelt

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    Pretty much stock, did a body off restoration. It's bright yellow, nicknamed Big Bird.


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  • Marcel

    Marcel

    1957 Beetle / Canada


    Bought this car in 1973 and finally finished restoring it 2018. Lowered, 4 wheel disc brakes, 12v conversion, 2100cc, custom interior.


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  • Dan Forbes

    Dan Forbes

    1974 Super Beetle / Canada


    Picked up this beauty in Florida and towed it North to Canada. I am currently working on it to make it a solid family car for local cruise nights and show. It's a lot of fun.


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  • Sean

    Sean

    1967 Beetle / Canada


    My dream car, love the Java green colour. Difficult year to find parts for, but definitely an iconic VW.


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  • Jeroen Demoen

    Jeroen Demoen

    1973 Super Beetle / Belgium


    I bought my super in 2003. It was love at first sight. It was in more or less good condition. Then I used it rather rude in the mountains etc... Because it got in a flood the bottom really rusted away and I had to decide whether to work on it or ..... So after a restoration of a few years here it is...


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  • Dave Young

    Dave Young

    1968 Beetle / Canada


    Built way back in 1990 by Greg Stogren. I bought the car in 2016 and plan to keep it true to the ‘80s and ‘90s Cal Look era. Engine is a 1600cc with Kadrons, header system and dual quiet packs. Body has been de-chromed all around and has one piece front windows just like in the good old days.


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  • Richard Lessemun

    Richard Lessemun

    1974 Beetle / UK


    It’s my first car that I learnt to drive in 1995, drove it til 1998 when I sold it. Bought back in 2013, and spent 4 years restoring it. It’s got a 1641cc engine, disc brakes, lowered front end on adjustable beam.


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  • Ry Scott

    Ry Scott

    1968 Beetle / USA


    I love my car. We cruise with other aircooled cars around town, in shows and sometimes just because we need attention. 1 gallon of clear coat, 3"-4" rear drop plates, narrowed 4", drop spindles, air shocks.


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  • Michael

    Michael

    1970 Beetle / USA


    My bug is blue in color has a 1915cc motor built by my wife and our VW mechanic. I join the Sacrabochos club 9.


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  • Seth

    Seth

    1967 Beetle / USA


    My VW found me. I never would have bought one, I thought it impractical to own a classic car. But I have a great boss who knew I wanted one and found my 67 done up like Herbie the Love bug and convinced me to buy it. The rest is history but it changed my life for the better.


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  • Gary Keeping

    Gary Keeping

    1971 Super Beetle / Canada


    1971 Super Beetle decked out in mid-sixties style trim, bumpers and lights and propelled by a 2.0L Type IV engine.


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  • Aaron

    Aaron

    1969 Beetle GTV / USA


    1969 standard beetle I'm the third owner purchase at Econo Motors Riverside California.


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  • Classictrendman

    Classictrendman

    1972 Beetle Vert / Kuwait


    It all started back in the 80’s with one beetle it was 1975 1600 S with all the special equipment by factory & A/C was Brazilian Bizorrão with full gauges & dual carburetors then I bought the second one & started collecting all I can find about air cooled vw’s.


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  • Eric Curbow

    Eric Curbow

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    Lots of body mods, including shaving the drip rails. Candy orange paint with mixed orange and gold pearl flames. Disc brake conversion up front. All new bushings and front suspension. Installed Top Line lowering struts, but just wouldn’t go low enough for me. Converted the struts to coil overs. Now it sits where I wanted it. Mild 1679 engine with dual Scat single barrels. Still working on it, but it does drive....very well. Peace, love and VW’s.


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  • Scott W. Earle

    Scott W. Earle

    1974 Super Beetle / Canada


    Purchased in 2016, to replace my other 74 super beetle. Has some mechanical Mods. Needs restoration but having to much fun driving it.


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  • Joshua Koch

    Joshua Koch

    1971 Super Beetle / USA


    I painted my beetle with chalkboard paint so the kids can have fun at the car shows too. My kids unfortunately are not into old cars. So this was the inspiration to paint my car like this. Chalkbugsuperedition or CBSE on Facebook or Instagram. Thanks for looking.


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  • Kevin McCarthy

    Kevin McCarthy

    1973 Super Beetle / USA


    3rd owner of early '73. Orange mostly original. Originally sold in Columbus GA. Working on keeping stock with some upgrades. Currently 1641 DP with front disc brakes.


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  • Chris Barner

    Chris Barner

    1965 Beetle / USA


    65 beetle with 63 grafted ragtop. 2" Narrowed beam with drop spindles. 1600DP electronic ignition, front disc. Future plans airride.


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  • Ilias' 1973 Super Beetle

    Ilias Arnaoutidis

    1973 Super Beetle / Canada


    This Super Beetle was built by Peter Rood for Ilias at Bugs On The Hill. It was a frame off restoration and features a 1641cc motor with dual carburetor, 2" drop front end, EMPI 8-spoke wheels, and much more. You can learn more about this car in the BLOG and Image Gallery. Enjoy!


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  • Peter's 1971 Super Beetle

    Peter Rood

    1971 Super Beetle / Canada


    Most people know me for this car. I built it in 1996 with my mechanic as a promotional car for Bugs On The Hill. It had custom seats and interior, huge stereo, 1835cc motor, disk brakes, one piece windows and much more. It is currently being re-restored and documented on this website as Project #Super71.


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  • Andrew's 1975 Beetle

    Andrew Miliucci

    1975 Beetle / Canada


    This was my first car. I bought it pretty much as-is and only provided minimal engine repairs and upgrades. It was driven to most VW shows and local cruise nights in the mid 90's before being sold. I am grad to be part of this community. See you online.


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  • 1974 VW Beetle

    Peter Rood

    1974 Beetle / Canada


    This was my second car and first project. This Beetle was pretty much stock. I bought it as an abandoned project, but most of the original car was all there. It just needed some TLC, minor body work, and fresh paint.


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  • 1974 Super Beetle

    Peter Rood

    1974 Super Beetle / Canada


    This was my very first car. My dad and I pulled it our of a barn in Acton, Ontario back in 1993. Unfortunately is was too far gone and the car was stripped down for parts. It still holds a special place in my heart. It would have been nice to have been able to restore it.


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