Beetles make me think of the Third Reich.

Ironically, the Nazis actually stunted production of the Beetle as it was only made for military use. After their rein ended, it was made for the public and in much larger numbers.

I wonder how much it would cost to find a good beetle from the early 2000's in Mexico and bring it up to the states? ;) They produced the type 1 beetle till 2003. :)

I know they made a Land Rover-type military vehicle based on the chassis, but didn't they also produce small numbers for civilian (ie. Party officials) use?

They did, but the key word there is "small numbers". It didn't get produced in large numbers till after the war.

They only rebuilt the factory to make the cars for the use of the British Army, for the first couple of years, all of the VW Beetles went to British occupation staff.

Ahh, didn't know that, but it makes sense. I only know that it was some time after the war that they got a larger production run, other than something primarily for military.

VDub! Represent!

I shall always love bugs lol from playing punch buggy with my boyfriend to dying to drive one I agree it should be fun all around and I love that black n tan!

I think that's the first one I've seen with that color scheme. And yeah, they were something I saw a lot when I was younger, but never had the chance to own. So I've always had a soft spot for one, and the desire to drive one. Just to see what it was like, and to get a feel of something from a bygone era.

I like old things, they're my way of traveling through time. :)

It works so well too! lol. I hear ya. I have always wanted to drive one knowing somewhere someone is going "Punch Buggy!" as I drive by XD (I still play it with my boyfriend lol)

Oh yes always a nice way to feel connected with lives past. I always felt a deep connection with older things. I love the way they were made with care. They have someones sweat and blood in them and last forever compared to many things now a days. I am a person who loves working with their hands and having that good feeling that comes with it knowing I made something which is one reason why my guy and I want a small hobby farm soon :) hard work but a labor of love.

Looks to be a 68, its in dang nice shape too. =D

Yeah, I thought the same. :) Wish I could find one in that good a shape.