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The 1967 Bug

The Volkswagen Type 1, more commonly known as the Beetle, Fusca, Coccinelle, Vocho, Bug, Volky or Käfer (German), is a compact car, produced by Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003. Although the names "Beetle" and "Bug" were quickly adopted by the public, it was not until August of 1967 that VW began using the name in marketing materials. It had previously been known only as either the "Type I" or as the 1200, 1300 or 1500, which had been the names under which the vehicle was marketed in Europe prior to 1967; the numbers denoted the vehicle's engine size in cubic centimeters. In 1998, many years after the original model had been dropped from the lineup in most of the world (it continued in Mexico and a handful of other countries until 2003) VW introduced a "New Beetle" (built on a Volkswagen Golf platform), bearing a strong resemblance to the original.

In the international poll for the award of the world's most influential car of the twentieth century the Beetle came fourth after the Ford Model T, the Mini and the Citroën DS.

Hello Everyone,

Happy New Year!

Thanks for the emails on the June 2009 issue of HOTW's article "BUG MAIL". It is amazing how many of you have recognized my project.

As of June 12th, 2009 this project was sold. With the economy the way it was I really had no choice. I will build another bug. Maybe a late 50's or early 60's this time around.  I am still in contact with the new owner. They are going to continue the bug and get it done. They will keep me posted as the progress goes. 

It was fun. I learned a lot and made a few new good friends.

Thank you!

-Mike

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This project was last updated: January 10, 2010

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