Why is 1967 Beetle special?

'67 beetle is known for being the last year of the rounded bumpers, full metal dashboard and a 12-volt electrical system .

Who came up with the idea for the Volkswagen Beetle?

Volkswagen Beetle History Volkswagen means “people's car” and that is what the original VW Beetle was designed to be. Ferdinand Porsche is the name that most often comes up as the creator of the first Beetle. However, it was actually a Jewish engineer named Josef Ganz who had the first idea for this people's car.

What is special about the Beetle?

A distinctive feature of beetles is their front pair of wings , which are thick, hard, and opaque, without the veins characteristic of most other insect wings. These forewings, called elytra (singular, elytron), serve as protective wing covers for a second pair of functional wings underneath.

Why was the Beetle car so popular?

The Beetle was a masterpiece of innovation and economics —it was compact, but practical, and inexpensive to buy and maintain.

What is the story of the Beetle car?

The Beetle was commissioned in the 1930s by Adolf Hitler as the "people's car" (or volks wagen in German). Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the curvy car was affordable, practical and reliable. Three decades later, the "Bug" (as it was affectionately known) became a symbol of the 1960s and the "small is beautiful" ethos.

Why is the Volkswagen called a Beetle?

The car started out in 1938 as the Porsche Type 60, bearing the family name of its creator Ferdinand Porsche, before changing to KdF-Wagen, and later to Volkswagen Type 1. The Beetle name only entered Volkswagen's dictionary in 1968, when German brochures started using the name Kafer, German for beetle .

What year of VW beetles to avoid?

There are tons of years of the VW Beetle, which provides plenty of opportunities to pick out the worst ones for drivers. Some are more ideal than others. We recommend staying away from the 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2013 models. These require expensive fixes that can cause trouble as you drive.

What makes the VW Beetle special?

One of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the Beetle is noted for its distinctive shape . Its production period of 65 years is the longest of any single generation of automobile, and its total production of over 21.5 million is the most of any car of a single platform.

What is the value of a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle?

1967 Volkswagen Beetle Pricing: Low - $12,495, Average - $21,492, High - $34,995 .

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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:28 am Post subject: Fuel line through tunnel in my "new" 62'...

Well, I bought a 62' Bug off a farm, and outta a barn last weekend!! This jewel had been sitting 10 plus years! But it's in remarkable shape...bad paint, some rust...but the drive train is a survivor! With my 5 year olds help, we fished a new 1/4" Stainless line through the tunnel, and added new flex line with a filter (before the pump as mentioned on here...thanks!) Added a new fuel pump....and WOW! She's a great runner....bad points, old plugs and all! Hope to have it on the road next week, with new brakes!!! This site is great! Thanks to everybody that keeps it going with advice!! Scott

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Dude.. post some pictures! either here, or preferably in the Gallery! _________________ '62 VW Bug Sedan (Ruby Red) Resto pics> http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v697/hemifalcon/Bug%20resto/?start=all&paginator=top

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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

Welcome, Scott! Can't wait to see some photos of your new toy What are your plans for it? Drive it as is, authentic resto, custom? _________________ -Kent (BaT "daleallen") OG member of the '67 Posse A few of my toys, past and present '56 Oval, '66 KG Conv't, '67 21-Window, '67 Bug, '79 SuperVert, '55 Pre-A Continental

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-Hemifalcon- Pics are in progress...gotta figure out how to get them from the phone cam to the comp I just went through ALL of your pics!! Great documentation!! Remarkably...our bugs look almost identical (in original form!!) Mine is also Ruby red...and plan to put it back that way. Question for you...why do some 62's have amber turnsignals...and ours both have the clear lenses?? -67 Florida Deluxe- I bought this bug to beat the gas crunch!! All my vehicles have v-8's, and they are killing me at the pump! I want to drive it like it is...then do a mild restoration later on. 1600dp with dell's....freeway flyer trans. Lower it about 2 in...with smoothies and caps. I'd really like to duplicate the article in Hot VW's..."mileage motor" Scott 67' Nova SS 327/ 4speed 81' K-5 Jimmy 6"lift on 36" swampers 07' Silverado 6"lift on 33"....ALL gas HOGS!!! I really missed my absence from the bug scene...16 years!!!

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Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:23 am Post subject:

Scott, the '62's as far as I know all had the clear lenses for the turn signals up front. In '63, they went to the amber turn lenses up front. As for the rear, i'm pretty sure all the American cars stayed sold red instead of having an amber 'turn' portion of the lens. While you are spending money, spend some money on a digital camera, they are too cheap now to not have one. Phone pics always suck when you put them on the computer. I look forward to seeing the progress of yours however it comes along! -John _________________ '62 VW Bug Sedan (Ruby Red) Resto pics> http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v697/hemifalcon/Bug%20resto/?start=all&paginator=top

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Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:45 am Post subject:

Woo hoo! Another 62 on the road! Congrats. I've owned a TON of busses - and exactly 2 beetles. 63 and 62. My 63 had 12 volt, a 1600dp, and was upgraded. It was fun - no doubt - but nothing man - NOTHING beats stock 1200 for fun. Just my opinion though. On the amber - in addition a LOT of parts houses carry the amber - and a LOT of people just assume thats the right type to use. Have fun - and get some pics up! _________________ Ryan ********************************* 1963 Beetle *********************************

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Pics in Gallery!!!

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Good start these - basic and clean - and fairly complete. Only things I see missing is the overrider bumpers, and Bendix I radio - looks like you may have a later radio in there. Reds a great color for bugs! _________________ Ryan ********************************* 1963 Beetle *********************************

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I agree Ryan...I was kinda broken hearted that the over-riders were gone. They won't be as hard to replace as they were on my 67' split bus!!! I pieced them together for 2 years!!! The bug has a Saphire VII...I'll be keeping this one a 6volt...so I may be an ebay'er again for another radio!!! It's only missing a few small things, coupler cover on the tunnel (that was the access point for years of mouse familes!!!), spare tire, over-riders, think that was it! It even has the original carb/ oil bath air cleaner!! Think I did pretty well for being away from VW's for over 16 years

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I have a couple Saphire I radios. Do not know their condition. _________________ Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up, you end up with a lot of scum on the top!--Edward Abbey Gary: OK. Ima poop.

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Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject:

If you want a perfect 6 volt Sapphire I - contact Rich Langenwalter. GREAT work! Congrats on the 6 Volt decision! What I've written on the subject here _________________ Ryan ********************************* 1963 Beetle *********************************

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Congrats on the 6 volt decision? Don't you mean have fun living in the stone ages? There's a reason Volkswagen [and all others] stepped away from low voltage... Great for a trailer princess but if you want to drive it daily a good stereo and lights you can actually count on to point the way home are just about necessities. I lived with my HD 45" solo running on 6 volts for the better part of a decade and hated every miserable second of it.

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