A Picture Review of the
Volkswagen Beetle

From 1961 to 1979

The People's Car



I have owned many Volkswagen's starting 
and ending with the ones shown above.
When I started this page I thought a lot about whether or not I would include the front engine/front wheel drive models.
I decided to limit the page to the older air cooled rear engine models that
I remember so well
I have also pictures of my own 1972 
Super Beetle shown on this page.

 

 
A complete history of the Volkswagen Please click here.
There are many complete histories of this car posted
that I felt that I couldn't do it justice.
I'll just start it with the following.

It all began at the end of the summer of 1933 when Ferdinand Porsche was summoned to the Hotel Kaiserhof in Berlin for a meeting with the dictator.  Porsche had an outstanding reputation as an engineer. He had been chief designer for Daimler-Benz, Auto-Union, and now had his own engineering consultation firm. In a private conference, Hitler told the engineer his plans for a car.
Read the rest of the story by clicking on the link above.


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Before you begin I want to mention that I have been told that some
of the pictures on my pages aren't loading properly.
If this should happen to you just right click on the area where
the picture is supposed to be and select "Show Picture".
I have been told by the support team of my hosting service that this problem
is a fault of MSIE and that we will have to live with it.

 I would like to invite any one that has a favorite Volkswagen picture or a Web Page
that they would like added to this page to E mail me a copy.

John MacDonald 


 

This page was last updated on Nov 30 2009

This page is now in two sections

Page 2 (this page) includes VW's from 1961 to 1979

Page 1 includes VW's from 1932 to 1960

To View Page 1 click on the Link Below

Click here to view the Volkswagen from 1932 to 1960
 

The 4th Annual Vintage V-Dubbers  Show & Shine
Held at John's Lunch, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Sept. 14th, 2008
To view all the cars at the show visit Vintage V-Dubbers


   

 
I have been asked many times about towing a VW. In my case it was very simple.
I decided to include my instructions to this page. My Super Beetle is a standard shift so I cant say 
if these instructions would apply to an auto shift or not.
I have been towing my VW like this for two summers and have had no problems at all except
when I tried to back up. That didn't work well at all.
Towing a beetle is very easy but you shouldn't use the bumper.
There are special tow bars available at CiP1 http://www.cip1.ca/SearchResults.asp?Search=tow+bar&Search1=Search

Has a good one and is what I use. The one you choose depends on if you have a Supper or Standard beetle.
Mine is a Super beetle and the bar was very easy to fasten. You will need some grade 8 bolts (metric) the dia. of the ones you remove but longer. I used ones about 1 1/4 inches long. I also used blue Locktight but still check them from time to time.
Once the tow bar is installed,(about an hours work or less) you will need to provide an attachment point for the safety chains.
I used a 4 ft length of 5/16 chain attached with shackles. On the right side of the frame you will see a towing loop welded to the frame. It is about 3/8" stock. that works fine for that side but the left side needs something attached. I used a 3/8 chain coupling and removed one of the bolts that holds the sway bar and using a longer bolt and some strong washers bolted it on.
Seems to work fine.
You of course CAN'T fasten the safety to the tow bar itself. If the tow bar was to come loose for some reason the chains would go with it.
Once that is done I used a magnetic mount tail light assembly that I picked up at Canadian Tire. That allowed me not to have to
tie into the car wiring.
At first I placed the lights on the roof but found some scuff marks so I made a couple of brackets and mounted them using the bumper support bolts. The lights fit there just like if they were made for it.
Now with that done you are ready to tow.
The newer VW's or at least mine has a steering lock that does not lock until you remove the key.
This allows you to leave the steering unlocked but the ignition to be turned off.
If your stearing lock won't allow this you will have to disconnect the battery.
If you don't allow the wheels to turn and follow the corners you will scuff the tires badly and put a lot of strain on the steering components. 
That's about it but don't try to back up. I know that doesn't work too well. I have a dented fender to prove it.
We do tow our Bug with a motor home and a Pontiac Van.
When towing with the motor home you can't tell it's back there. In fact you even can't even see it.
I have one of those small flags that are window mounted that I put in the right window and I can see the flag when towing knowing
that the bug is still back there.
Our motor home is a 24 ft Class C with a 350 Chev engine.
Happy towing and if you have any more questions please let me know.

Disclaimer: Please check with you local authorities before towing with  tow bar. 
I have been told that some jurisdictions do not allow them.
Oldcarandtruckpictures.com excepts no responsobility for the use of a tow bar.
The Volkswagens shown below are owned by 
Tim and Lora Hall of Owensboro, KY USA
Lora had the following to say about these cars.


"This story could be lengthy.  I hope it will keep your interest.  Actually my husband, Tim Hall has been involved with VW's for 25 years +. We have had many daily drivers over the years.  In our younger days we were in to off road riding.  We both had our own rail buggies. His was a one seater and mine a two seater. They had big motors and I could go where ever the guys lead me. My buggy was awesome. I do miss those days.  But life does change as we age.

    Now Tim is mainly collecting vintage cars.  It all began with a purchase of four vintage cars at once. I have attached a pix of them when we got them home. Tim knew of these cars for 20 years before he had an opportunity to purchase them. He got these (4) cars and (8) truck loads of NOS parts. I said that he won the "Volkswagen Lottery". Our friend Larry called it the "Mother Lode". No matter what we called it, it was the talk of the VW world around here. People were calling and dropping by just to see what all Tim got. 

    The green car is a 1951, Red is 1952 Zwitter and the Carmel & Creme is 1955. The 1955 is the first one he completed because it was in the best shape of these (4). It was a one owner. It is mine, then he completed the 1952.  These cars are restored to original but the 1951 is a different story. This one is the "fun" car. It has his dune buggy motor in it. He had sold everything to do with off roading, except the motor.  It is a 2165.

       He has many other in line to be completed.  The last of the "Mother Lode" collection is a 1947.  It started out in pretty bad shape. It would not be worth restoring if it were not his oldest car.  It is in progress, but it is about 75% complete. He also has a 1959 Karmann Ghia, it is at a body shop and has been there for a long time. Our friend that is working on it, he just works on it between customer's work.

Here is a list of all the cars he has right now. The ones that are not restored are in line to be. It may take him the rest of his life. But that is his plan. These are the collection cars, and they are not for sale.
1947 
1951 The Surf Board car.
1952 Zwitter the red one.
1953 Zwitter
1954
1955 Slide sunroof
1955 this is the Carmel & Creme one.
1956 Slide sunroof
1957 Slide sunroof
1959 Low light Ghia"

1947, 1951, 1952 and 1955
These pictures were taken in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada on July 18 2009. These four young people had traveled from Quebec City to Shediac NB in two days. A distance of 550 miles.
They are from left to right:
Carl Bisson, Loree Sylvain, Isabelle Fortier and 
Marco Laclerc. They are all from the Quebec City, Beauport area and the belong to www.leswests.qc.ca club.
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1972 Volkswagen Westfalia
1979 Volkswagen Westfalia
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1972 Volkswagen Westfalia
1979 Volkswagen Westfalia

 
 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
   
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 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
 This car is owned by Savio Rodrigues, Goa Golva, India
This Volkswagen is completely originial even to the paint
 
 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
 1961 Volkswagen Microbus
   
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 1961 Volkswagen Beetle
 1961 Volkswagen Type 3
This Volkswagen is all original and is owned by
Sarkis Havhanesian, president of the VW Club of Lebanon. 
This car is being offered for sale
 
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 1961 Volkswagen Single Cab
 1961 Volkswagen Single Cab
   
 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
This car is owned by Neil Baker of Keresley,
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Note that on this VW the parking lights (indicator bulbs) are inside the headlight assembly, not on top of the fenders.
Neil doesn't know if the car was manufactured this way or if they were changed at  a later date.
 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
 
 
 1962 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback
 1962 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback
 This car is offered for sale at  http://www.oldbug.com/sales.htm  This car is offered for sale at  http://www.oldbug.com/sales.htm
 1962 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback
 1962 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback
 This car is offered for sale at  http://www.oldbug.com/sales.htm  This car is offered for sale at  http://www.oldbug.com/sales.htm
 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof
 1963 Volkswagen Beetle Custom
 
 
 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
   
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 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
This car is owned by Jan Olaf Verlo, Asker Norway
It is Chassie. nr 5670290. It left the factory on the July 12 1963, 
one of the last 1963 Models
  1962/63 VW Pickup
   
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This 1963 Volkswagen is owned by LeNan & Rod Thompson.
They tow this bug all over North America with their motor home .
These pictures were taken in Bridgewater Nova Scotia Canada.
 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
 
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 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
1963 Volkswagen Beetle
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 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
   
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 1963 Volkswagen Type 34 Coupe
 1963 Volkswagen Type 34 Coupe
   
 
  1963 Volkswagen Sunroof Beetle
 
This car was owned until revently by Georgette Kostopoulos, Phoeniz, Arizona
1964 Volkswagen 1200
1964 Volkswagen 1200
 
 
 1964 Volkswagen 1200
 1964 Volkswagen 1200
 This car is owned by Garrie Hisco, South Australia
He had the following story to tell about this car.
"In 1964  18.04 to be exact  my Uncle purchased a VW  Beetle . He arrived out front of my parents home to show us his new car.
 It was very, very trendy to own such a car at that time!
As a fourteen year old I was stunned . I loved that car from day one !
 He was not a car enthusiast but he looked after it and had regular servicing . He was single until his 59 th year.
That must have been around nineteen eighty .
Up until that time he would each Sunday visit  my parents to share a beer with my Dad. I always said to him that if he traded the car I would pay him the same amount so I could own a one owner  car in the family name .!
As the years went by I heard nothing as he went to live some distance away and the new wife had her own new car
The VW was garaged and used only to pick up the newspaper occasionally .
To my amazement a message was received by my Mother to say the new wife had given the car to her son!!!!!!!!.
I was so annoyed that the car had gone to another person and I had lost it forever . Family politics prevented me from broaching the subject .
I was livered!!!!!!!!!!
That was in 1990 or thereabouts . The new wife gave it to her second  son whom I had not ever met .
 He had migrated from Scotland and landed in our country penniless. The car  was a new start for him .
In 2008 I was in a supermarket and I saw a man on a mobile phone who looked like the new wifes first son whom I had met .
 I said ‘’ hi Bernard’’ as I walked past.
 I had not sighted him for twenty years but his distinctive Scottish accent and complexion was still there .
 This man said ‘’ no, I am not him’’ .
I was embarrassed and later at the checkout aplogised for my mistake.
 He then said to me that he had a brother by that name !
 At that point I knew he was the brother and keeper of the keys of the VW !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAD NEVER MET HIM BEFORE BUT there he was the owner of said car I had lusted for for over forty years!!!!!!!!!!!!
I asked him about the car and I was astonished when he told me he never took the car …………and it was still in the garage at my uncle’s home !!
He knew who I was through family and knew I loved that car. He said on the spot that I could have it as he had no interest in it !
He added that only the night before the ‘’new wife’’ had rung a dealer and she had asked him to release the garage door so the scrap dealer could take it away !!!!!!!!
We both scrambled for a phone to ring her .
Two days later in pouring rain I dragged the car out of the garage and onto a trailer to take it to my garage for safety .
The little VW ( Houdini , as I call it now ) is safe and sound in my garage .
 It was not until after all of the excitement that I notice it had only 35000 miles on the clock !
Confirmed by uncle ,now  87 years old he also had kept all the records of purchase, service books and delivery papers .
I have the car registered still in his name on the original plates and regularly drive it .
Clearly this car was delivered to me by divine intervention.
 I am not religious , but who would have believed this true story if it was in a book !
I have had a love affair with this car for 44years!
I recently took a photo of the car  with the still living uncle by it He was visiting my parents and I surprised him .
 We both cackled and laughed as I drove him once more around the block in his little VW ………………………… STILL RUNNING PERFECTLY AFTER ALL THIS TIME .
 I SHALL NOT TOUCH IT IN ANY WAY AS IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION and is completely original ."
1965 Volkswagen
1965 Volkswagen
1965 Volkswagen
1965 Volkswagen Cabriolet
 
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1965 Volkswagen Custom
 1965 Volkswagen Custom
This car is owned by Joey Armsworthy,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
 
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1965 Volkswagen Custom
 
 
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
This car is owned by Jane Kostopoulos, Phoenix, Arizona
 
1965 Volkswagen Beetle
 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
 

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 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
This car is owned by Maria Amalia Maragno from Brazil 
 1965 Volkswagen Microbus
   
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 1965 Volkswagen Microbus
 1965 Volkswagen Microbus
 This van is owned by Andy Griffin from the UK and he had the following to say about it.

"Above are some pictures of our 1965 Splitty Ex-Ambulance. Built in Germany in November '65 and shipped the same month to Bahrain for service.  It was factory fitted with 6 opening side windows (pop outs), a second rear view mirror (wing mirror), asymmetrical headlamps for left-hand traffic and dished pistons fitted to the engine for low octane fuel. Sadly it was decommissioned and re-trimmed as a microbus before it was imported to the UK from Thailand. Since purchasing it from the guy who imported it we have been collecting parts to show its heritage. Such as 2 Ambulance Buzzer buttons and an original 6 volt Ambulance Buzzer/ Sounder, this is now wired into a 12v to 6v convertor. As you can see from the first picture we have an Ambulance step fitted. The Step came from a VW company in the UK. It was frozen and in need of restoration when we got it but now with the help of a pair of pushrod tube seals it now runs freely. The trim for the step was sourced from the USA and the rubber mat from Brazil. 

We have also sourced a Red Cross Light from Austria, a Pair of Bosch Sirens from Australia and a siren relay box from Germany. We don't know when it was decommissioned……maybe it was decommissioned in Bahrain before it was shipped to Thailand? Or maybe it was shipped to Thailand to continue service as an Ambulance??? We have reached the point where we are now looking for more information as how it was when it was in active service. We know from its birth certificate it was painted cream and its interior was upholstered in grey. We know it had a beacon mounted on the roof as we can see the old bolt holes and reinforcing ring in the air box. But what colour was the lens?? Different countries used either blue or red beacons? What were the variations that were fitted inside and out in Bahrain?? If you have any info at all please let John know so he can pass it on to us. Any and all info is greatly appreciated no matter how small or insignificant it may seem."
 1965 Karman Ghia
1966 Volkswagen posing in front of the art-deco
Hobart Arena in my hometown of Troy Ohio
  This picture was submitted by David B. Stang of Columbus Ohio 
This car was owned by his family in 1966
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 1966 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan
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This car is owned by Larry Neuner of Owensboro, KY USA.
It was originally purchased by a United States serviceman while serving in Europe. After a short period of time he was discharged from the service and decided to ship it to the United States. It was converted to U.S. specifications upon arrival. The bug was restored in 2002.  The color was originally Bahama Blue.
This VW is powered by a 1300cc engine restored by Tim Hall.
 Larry's 1966 Volkswagen shown with a 1952 and a 1955
which are owned by Lora and Tim Hall
1966 Karman Ghia Cabriolet
 1966 Karman Ghia
1966 Karman Ghia Cabriolet
1966 Karman Ghia Cabriolet
 1966 Volkswagen Kombi Van
 1966 Karman Ghia Cabriolet
   
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 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
  1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
   
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 The Volkswagen is owned by Lim Chim Hock from Malaysia. 
He had the following to say about his car. 
"My Beetle 1300 cc was registered in 1967. I bought it in 
1975 or 1976. 
Since I had only 1 car then till year 2001 my Beetle worked 
exceptionally hard. It has been to Thailand, Singapore and 
even by boat to Sarawak and in Kuching (the state capital) 
where I worked for 4 years in the 1980's. 
 It has been through the worst of roads. 
 Now its quite old and tired...but I try to look for parts and 
repair when I am able.  It is more than a car. 
 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
 
 1967 Volkswagen Camper
 1966/67 Volkswagen Microbus
   
 1967 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
 1967 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
 This car is offered for sale at  http://www.oldbug.com/sales.htm  This car is offered for sale at  http://www.oldbug.com/sales.htm
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 1967 Volkswagen Type 34 Coupe
 1967 Volkswagen Type 34 Coupe
   
 1968 VW Beetle Karmann Convertible
 1968 Karman Ghia
This car is owned by Cindy Kennedy of New Bavaria, Ohio
 
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 1968 VW Australian Country Buggy
1968 VW Australian Country Buggy
This vehicle was made is Australia and is one of six in USA. 
These pictures were submitted by Jerry Longden, Santa Rosa, CA 
This vehicle is owned by is owned by Eric Kircher of Rohnert Park, CA
There is a canvas top that could be removed and the windshield folds forward like a Jeep.
1969 VW 1300 Cabriolet
 1968 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
 
 
1969 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
1969 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
   
1969 Volkswagen Karman Ghia
1969 Volkswagen Karman Ghia
 
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1969 Volkswagen Karman Ghia
1969 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
This car is owned and was restored by Alex W. du PREL 
from Moorea, French Polynesia 
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1970 VW Thing
1970 VW Thing
This car is owned and was restored by Alex W. du PREL 
from Moorea, French Polynesia
This car is owned and was restored by Alex W. du PREL 
from Moorea, French Polynesia
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1970 VW Thing
1970 Volkswagen 411 Type 3E
This car is owned and was restored by Alex W. du PREL 
from Moorea, French Polynesia
 
1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback
1970 Volkswagen 411 Type 3E
   
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 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
1970 Volkswagen Beetle
 
 
 This Volkswagen is owned by Ken Boutwell
Ken had the following to say about his Volkswagen.
"This is the fifth VW I have owned & just got this one last june.   Bought it all restored.    My first one was a 1965 beetle, then bought a 1968 Kharman Gia, a 1971 Superbeetle & a 1974 Superbeetle.   This is my prize possesion. I entered it in my first show Oct. 2005 and won first prize, I was very proud !   Would be interested in talking with you & other VW owners."
To contact Ken please you this  E Mail link.
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 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
 
 
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 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia
 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia
 These pictures were taken in Windsor Nova Scotia
Canada
 
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 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia
 1970 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
 
 
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  1970 Volkswagen Bus
 1970 Volkswagen Bus
 This picture was submitted by John Mac Donald and 
was taken at Windsor Nova Scotia
 
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1971 Volkswagen 1600 Square Back
 
   
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 1971 Volkswagen Supper Beetle
 1971 Volkswagen 1300 Cabriolet
 This car is owned by James Tracey, Falmouth, Nova Scotia  
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 1971 Volkswagon Manx Style  Dune Buggy
 1971 Volkswagon Manx Style  Dune Buggy
 This car is owned by Brian Trust, Godfrey Illinois
Owner of Trust Family Auto Sales
 
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 1971 Volkswagon Manx Style  Dune Buggy
 1971 Volkswagon Manx Style  Dune Buggy
 
 
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 1971 Volkswagon Manx Style  Dune Buggy
 
   
 1971 VW Beetle Assembly Line
 1971 VW Beetle Deluxe Limousine
   
 1971 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
 1971 VW Super Beetle Convertible
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 1971 Volkswagen Microbus
 1971 Volkswagen Microbus
 1971 Volkswagen Beetle being rebuilt
This car is owned by Reno Olah Hasbend from Hungary
He has one car to rebuild and one for parts.
 
   
   
Everyone has to check it out
1971 VW parts car
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
The engine is just about ready to go
 1971 Volkswagen 1302 Automatic
This Car is owned by 
Juan Carlos Tuzzolino from Argentina
1971 Volkswagen 1302 Automatic
This Car is owned by 
Juan Carlos Tuzzolino from Argentina
   
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 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
 This picture was submitted by Donald Jones, Sussex NB Canada
 
 1971 Volkswagen 1302 Automatic
This Car is owned by 
Juan Carlos Tuzzolino from Argentina
 1972 Volkswagen Karman Ghia Type 1
   
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 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 
 
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 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 This Volkswagen is owed by John MacDonald of Summerville,
Nova Scotia, Canada, the author of this web page
Click here for more pictures of this car.
 
 1972 Volkswagen Microbus
 1972 Volkswagen Karman Ghia Convertible
   
 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 These pictures were submitted by Jim MacDonald  
1972 Volkswagen Super  Beetle
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1972 Volkswagen Karmman Ghia Convertible
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1972 Volkswagen 411 LE
1972 Volkswagen 1300
 1972 VW Beetle Karman Convertible
 1972 Volkswagen Combi
   
 1973 Volkswagen 181 Thing Convertible
 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
   
 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 1973 Volkswagen Type 4 {Germany}
 
 
 1973 VW Beetle Assembly Line End
 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 
 
 1973 Volkswagen Type III Squareback
 1973 Volkswagen Type III Squareback
   
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 1973 VW Super Beetle
This car is owned by  Dolly Hallenbeck, Penn Yan, NY
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 Well Dolly did it again.
She just picked up this 1973 Purple Super Beetle 
She sure is proud of it.
New tires and a coat of wax and it's ready for the road.
   
   
1973 Volkswagen 412
1973 Volkswagen 412
These pictures were submitted by Conrad Berg
Conrad bought the car during the 1970's gas crunch. 
He said he found the gas heater a bit too much of an expense
and premium gas was a bit to hard to find.
 
   
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 1973 VW Karman Ghia
 
   
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 1974 Volkswagen Standard Beetle
 1974 Volkswagen Standard Beetle
This VW is Rick Hoeg, Tatamagoushe, Nova Scotia.
This car is going to be complete restored this fall for his two teenage daughters..
   
1974 Volkswagen Thing 
1974 Volkswagen Thing
 
 
1974 Volkswagen Thing
1974 Volkswagen Thing 
1974 Volkswagen Thing
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
1974 Volkswagen Poptop Camper
This VW is owned by Warren Matthews of Western Australia
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includes other VW vans that they have restored.
1974 Volkswagen Thing.
This VW is owned by Heidi Andrews and her husband 
from Illinois.
Heidi had the following to say about her VW Thing and his 1978 Westfalia.
I thought that if you're still adding pictures, you might enjoy a couple of mine. I have a 1978 Westfalia, in restored stock condition (outside has been restored, inside is original, but almost mint condition), and a 1974 Thing.  Both are green and have appropriately "green" names; The Pickle Bus and Senor Frogg. We are in the process of getting SrFrogg up to snuff in the running department. He runs, but not too well at the moment, since he sat for about three years in a car port in Florida. He just needs some carb cleanup and fuel system overhauling, and he'll be ready to roll. After that, we start on the always fun process of restoration, but since Froggy's virtually rust free, it won't be all that bad.
The PB is my one true love (shhh, don't tell my husband!), and is very similar to the 1976 Sage Green Westy my parents owned when I was a girl. Every time I climb in the PB I smile and, in no time at all, I'm as giddy as a kid on the first day of school break. There is nothing in this world that brings back my happy childhood like that camper does :-) My husband and I love to pack it up and take it out for a weekend. Even in our cold Illinois winters, we manage to enjoy it. We sneak out to the garage where we sit in the camper, drinking beer and playing Monopoly. Sounds goofy, but you should try it some time! We have such fun in the PB. We take it to local cruise nights and car shows, but the most fun of all are our camping trips together. Every family should have one.
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
 
 
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1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 This car is owned by Jody "The Chandelier Shiner" 
Wright, Los Angeles, CA.
 
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This is the same car shown above. It was sold to a to a 
company in Hollywood that provides cars/trucks for the
movies and TV, and her VW will now be used in an Aviva commercial (insurance company). 
 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
 
   
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 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
 This car is owned by Benson Ong,
He got it in '97 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia while working there. It was fully restored in '02, from two tone white & yellow to it current colour. It has been upgraded from 1,200cc to 1,600cc, air condition, audio system, new wiring, interior & etc..ship it to my hometown in Kuching, Borneo in '04 currently in the midst of upgrading to fuel inject engine...
 
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 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
 1974 Volkswagen Standard Beetle
   This picture was taken in Truro Nova scotia on Sept 22/09
 
 1975 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
 
 
 

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 1976 Volkswagen Standard Beetle
 1976 Volkswagen Standard Beetle
 This picture was taken at mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, Canada
on August 17/09
 
 1976 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
 1976 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan
 
 
 1977 Volkswagen Beetle Sport Sedan
 1977 Volkswagen Kombi Bus
This VW is owned by Warren Matthews of Western Australia
Click on the image to view his web site that includes other VW vans that they have restored.
Or go to these sites for more Kombi's for sale.
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 1977 Volkswagen Window Van
 1977 VW Beetle Deluxe Sunroof Sedan
   
 
 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia
This VW is owned by Heidi Andrews and her husband 
from Illinois.
Heidi had the following to say about her VW Thing and he 1978 Westfalia.
I thought that if you're still adding pictures, you might enjoy a couple of mine. I have a 1978 Westfalia, in restored stock condition (outside has been restored, inside is original, but almost mint condition), and a 1974 Thing.  Both are green and have appropriately "green" names; The Pickle Bus and Senor Frogg. We are in the process of getting SrFrogg up to snuff in the running department. He runs, but not too well at the moment, since he sat for about three years in a car port in Florida. He just needs some carb cleanup and fuel system overhauling, and he'll be ready to roll. After that, we start on the always fun process of restoration, but since Froggy's virtually rust free, it won't be all that bad.
The PB is my one true love (shhh, don't tell my husband!), and is very similar to the 1976 Sage Green Westy my parents owned when I was a girl. Every time I climb in the PB I smile and, in no time at all, I'm as giddy as a kid on the first day of school break. There is nothing in this world that brings back my happy childhood like that camper does :-) My husband and I love to pack it up and take it out for a weekend. Even in our cold Illinois winters, we manage to enjoy it. We sneak out to the garage where we sit in the camper, drinking beer and playing Monopoly. Sounds goofy, but you should try it some time! We have such fun in the PB. We take it to local cruise nights and car shows, but the most fun of all are our camping trips together. Every family should have one.
 
 
 
 1977 VW Beetle Karmann Convertible
 1978 Volkswagen Beetle
   
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 1978 Volkswagen
 1978 Volkswagen
 
 This 1978 Volkswagen is owned by Fernando Tobar
of Quito Ecuador, South America
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He had the following to say about his car

Is a five generation VW. There would not be a great notice talking about a VW beetle. I think thousands of VW around the world are a five generation vehicle.
The difference is that mine is five generation in the same family.
In 1978 my Father in Law bought it. Is a mexican standard 1600 model.
He used it a few months, and then gave it to his father in law.
That man (my grandfather in law) used "my" VW 
until he died 5 years later.
After that, my wife's brother bought the VW to his father.
He used it until 1989. In that year my brother in law sold it to my Father.

That VW became on of the most lovely properties of my Father until he died on January 2003.
After his dead, I received that car as a part on his heritage
Since that date up to day I use my VW almost daily.
Rarely I give my VW to my son, when his car is on workshop for service. (By the way I'm a professional Mechanic.
Also a Photographer)
The last member generation in been transported in my VW is my Second Wife's granddaughter.
In summary:
1st generation: my first wife's grandfather
2nd generation: my first wife's Father and Mother, and my Parents.
3 rd generation: Me, my wives (the first and the actual), my brothers, my brothers in law.
4th generation: My son. My nieces in some rarely cases when my Father was alive and he let to use it for a while.
5th generation: My actual wife's granddaughter.
All of that five generation persons are related to me.
So that the reason why I feel some special about that car. The main reason why that car is so special for me is because it was a very valued for my Father.
When he died, I began a major reworking job on my VW.
It was on shop almost 8 months.
I changed all bad or in not ok working conditions body, motor and transmission parts.
Re-paint and decorate it. The most interesting issues are:
I "upgrade" the engine, making it 1700 cc's from stock 1600 cc's, increasing his power in almost 15 hp's
Reduce the stock wheel rim tires from 15" to 14"
Put a head protectors over the backs of front seats
Put a retractile seat belts on front seats.
Actually my VW is 115.000 miles (190.000 KM)
Driving it feels so good and smoothly.
 1978 Volkswagen Engine
 
 
 
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
   
 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
   
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet
   
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 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia  1979 Volkswagen Westfalia
Jason Chamberlain's 79 Westy is being offered for sale.
It is located in Shediac New Brunswick.
If you are interested you may contact Jason clicking on the 
following link. Jason Chamberlain
 
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 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia  1979 Volkswagen Westfalia

Another interesting variation of the Beetle

 1983 Volkswagen Brasilia


This car is owned by Ali Fakhroo from the Kingdom of Bahrain
The Brasilia was built in Brazil, is the first Brazilian hatch back with five doors.  Most of the Brasilia were built with 3 doors (one at the back <hatch back>, passenger door and driver door).  Mine is a 5 door, and was mainly used for exports.
The car was built between the years 1974 up to 1982.  It is powered by a VW 1600 air cooled engine at the back of the car.  From the factory it used to come with dual carburetors.  However, mine has only a single carburetor now, as spare parts do not exist in this part of the world.
It shares all the identical parts of the Type 1 (Beetle).  It is actually a Type 1 with a different shell, that is, only the body is different.  Our Brasilia is currently the only one in Bahrain.  It was imported brand new in the year 1983 from the State of Qatar.
1983 Volkswagen Brasilia 
1983 Volkswagen Brasilia 
1983 Volkswagen Brasilia 
1983 Volkswagen Brasilia 
1983 Volkswagen Brasilia 
1983 Volkswagen Brasilia 

Not a Beetle for sure but very interesting car


1962 VW Karman Ghia Type 343 and
1964 VW Karman Ghia Type 343

 
Juan Carlos Tuzzolino from Argentina is a member of the 
Asociacion amigos del escarabajo. The following cars are those of members of that club in Argentina.
Juan Carlos ahs contrbuted many pictures to a web site on the Cars of IKA Argentia.
Asociacion amigos del escarabajo
The cars of IKA Argentina 
1975 Volkswagen 1303 Fuel Injected
This Car is owned by 
Juan Carlos Tuzzolino from Argentina He imported the car in 1981
1978 VW 1700
This Car is owned by 
Juan Carlos Tuzzolino from Argentina
 
1971 Volkswagen 1302 Automatic
This Car is owned by 
Juan Carlos Tuzzolino from Argentina
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 Jaun Carlos' SuperBeetle in the Argentina Autoclassica 2005
 

2003 Argentina Volkswagen parts show A.A.D.E.A


   
   
   
   
 

 
 
These pictures show the VW Club of Lebanon on an outing 
They were submitted by Sarkis Havhanesian
 
 
 
 

The following are some special cars from Lebanon.
The first two cars are owned by Sarkis Havhanesian.
The coupe, the limo and the black and red sedan were
designed and owned owned by Mr Shara, Lebanon.


1961 VW Beetle painted for the 2006 World Cup
 1965 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle
   
   
   

 
Picures of VW cars that participated in the exhibition and parade in Buftea town near Bucharest on 2009, 05, 03
Pictures submitted by Mircea Ursache, Bucharest Romania

 
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1978 VW T2 tip 38 Vestfalia Helsinki
1962 VW Karman Ghia 1200
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1978 VW T2 tip 38 Vestfalia Helsinki
1978 VW T2 tip 38 Vestfalia Helsinki
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1966 VW 1300
1966 VW 1300
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 1960 VW 1200
1956 Porsche 356  replicarFiber Glass body with a W engine

 
The following pictures were  submitted by Mircea Ursache, Bucharest Romania.
Some of these were taken at the Sovata exhibition August 2008

 
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1974 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
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1959 Volkswagen Beetle
1959 Volkswagen Beetle
This car is owned by Popa Dragos, Iasi, Romania
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1959 Volkswagen Beetle
1959 Volkswagen Beetle
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1959 Volkswagen Beetle
1968 VW 1600 LT
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1968 VW 1600 LT
1968 VW 1600 LT

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