“But, hey, if the car starts, who cares”: this perfectly encompasses my situation. My ‘71 Super needs to be “hot wired” to start using some wires underneath the rear seat.
Doesn't seem anyone has noticed that the car itself appears to be a '68 (the external fuel filler being one of the more obvious signs) yet the engine cover is from a '72. That dash has been clearly filled in, no grille around the speedo, no glove box at all! Here's more info than you wanted: yes, Ferdinand Porsche is credited with the design...but he nicked a lot of it from the Tatra T97, an earlier Czech car designed by Hans Ledwinka and, in fact, in 1961 VW settled with Tatra for 3,000,000 DM (about $1.3 million USD at that time, close to $11 million today or about £8,750,000).
Its a 1969 - if the bumpers are correct it started life as a 1200 which was the base model back then - all other post 68 Beetles had the Europa bumpers.
Perhaps not the best example of the marque I've had several and they were always known for a light easy gear change and pleasant steering. Good review otherwise as usual.
Always nice to see an owner that's done the work themselves, makes the car more of a personal achievement. Nicely researched video, the history sections are always interesting.
Thanks so much Martin! At some point I’ll do Ian’s other cars. He’s got a traveller and a spitfire too. Clever man and always willing to lend us his expertise
Well done indeed. The only time I was ever in a Beetle was on vacation in Acapulco, Mexico. Could not get my 6'3" frame into be rear seat at all. The leg room in the front was beyond a joke. After that, I gave up any idea of ever having one. No point to a car I could not drive
@@idriveaclassic My Uncle David had a red Volkswagen Beetle. It was a very interesting car, because it had its engine at the back. It had a smooth purring engine, to my mind.
That is a change year a late 1967/1968 model dual circuit brakes upright headlights as opposed to sloping headlights bigger bumpers shorter decklid at the rear etc...
It feels slow because its not running on four cylinders, sounds like its running on three or even two, 1600's should fly !! also in a Beetle you should hardly hear the engine in the rear, this car needs sorting.
I've owned many a beetle and I can safely say that one needs a new exhaust, its blowing really badly and its probably sapping quite a bit of horsepower. Gear lever shouldn't be stiff, so it probably just needs a little TLC, some grease under the gear lever and some new gear linkage bushes plus an engine service would perk it up no end.
Nice to see a beetle being reviewed ! As an owner and daily driver of a 1973 beetle I think there was a lot of interesting facts missed out especially about the air cooled flat four engine. There were a number of different engine sizes ranging from a 1200 to 1600, including a 1300 and 1500. Some engines were single port or duel port and that well know beetle puttering churpy sound is actually created by the design of the tail pipes. The air cooling comes from a fan which is mounted on and powered by the generator. There are also 6v and 12v variants depending on the age of the car.
It shouldn’t be that noisy and the gear shift should be nice and smooth. Owned a S2 minor for 30 years kept in pristine condition and loved it but I now have a beautiful 65 beetle also in pristine condition. Both cars drive differently but I got to say I prefer the beetle, just.
Great vid, very entertaining. Little info nugget for you. Production didn't end as such in 1939, it changed to militarized versions of the beetle for the armed forces. Some were basically 4x4 versions of the car, others were a boxy open top version called the Kubelwagen, and there was a fascinating amphibious version called the Scwimmwagen. I would love an early beetle but they aren't cheap as you say!
@@idriveaclassic you need to try and track down a scwimmwagen for a "sail", incredible bits of kit. Sadly well beyond the price range of mere mortals however.
You absolutely can. Look at the Humber video, look at some of the others. Usually if the doors don’t shut nicely or there are panel gaps the rest of car isn’t going to be brilliant either. You can tell quality on a car on the smaller details as well as the bigger ones.
Takes me back to learning to drive in 1966 and passing my test in Barking, East London, in one. The earlier ones in the UK slid around all over the place at the back if you drove them like young people did in those days, and some had no fuel gauge, just a switch on the floor to change to reserve tank - try finding it and moving it with your foot at 60 mph when the engine started to splutter; and the fuel filler was under the bonnet at the front. Once the bonnet jammed on a drive from London to Scotland and only force and a screwdriver got it open. Reliability wasn't legendary either, but they were fun (or maybe life was just more fun generally at 17 years of age in 1967!)
I 've always wanted to drive a beetle. My parents had them when i was very young. They are super cool cars. His is really nice. I prefer my gear stick stiff lol.
I've just bought a 1972 Beetle 1200cc and for me to it was unusual to get used too but now it's my forever car and will my daily driver in the summer, I've been bitten by the bug and adore it, great review as always 😎😎👏👏
Great video again Steph. Your Moggie is a far better car than a Beetle. Price is just fashion. Fords at the moment, for instance. And remember, fashions change 😉
They were a nice car to drive, unfortunately the car you drove was only running on 3 cylinders and the gearbox linkage has issues as it should be very light to change gear
Nice to see a sunny day in Carlisle..! Nice driving up Stanwix bank and along the busy Scotland Road.. Lovely to see Ian took the plunge and has been bitten by the classic 'Bug' so to speak..! Big Hugs.
Didn’t like my short driving experience with this car back in the 70s. I only drove it around 3 miles lol. I was low in the seat ( as you were ) peddles were weird lol and the back end of the car was cutting the corners to close to the curb for my liking. I would have got use to it over time, but it was only a borrowed car. . I had a similar steering problem with the Austin 11000/1300. Off center steering wheel and back end running to close to the curb on corners 🤷♂️
Volkswagen = "People's Car" in German. The rear engined Beetle was forced out of production not through lack of sales but rather because it couldn't meet modern safety design rules etc. The later front engine New Beetle was actually a VW Golf with a Beetle styled body shape.
Hey, loving your channel, now that I've found it. Here's a curious fact about the VW Beetle car. I point this out as I notice there was no space wheel in the front, which would leave you with no windscreen washer, and a fair few flies stuck to the glass. Apparently, this function was powered with pneumatic pressure, taken form the spare wheel - or so I've heard - which would often leave you with a flat spare by the time you got a puncture. Hey ho!!
We all have to thank the British for the Beetle. After the war, Volkswagen was up for grabs. The American auto manufacturer's had gone over to look at the Beetle and felt it was worthless. However, the British saw possibility and got the plant up and running again. From that point the Beetle made history as we know it.
I owned a 1976 beetle and now own a 1963 Morris Minor. Hands down the Minor is a better drive and handles so much better than a beetle. Never enjoyed the beetle experience but that's just my opinion. Can appreciate why people love the beetle and they do hold their money.
Iconic, a 1200cc Beetle, Marina blue in colour, was my 1st brand new car back in 1972. Just finished paying for it when a stolen car driven by under aged yobs wrote it off. I was gutted.
Nice to see a Beetle on here. You need to drive one in better condition as the engine should be much quieter and the gearchange so be finger light and accurate. I had one for many years and it was one of the easiest cars to drive.
I drove the works one ages ago. It was an experience, that's for sure. But something was wrong with the wheel alignment or chassis or something, because it drove slightly crab fashion.I'm guessing, like citroen 2cv, it's one of those eccentric motoring icons that you either love or hate. I don't put the Moggie Thou in the same category even though I can see why ppl do....
I have a 1973 Beetle I'm (slowly) restoring. I really enjoyed your review. One thing I noticed early on, you weren't wearing your seatbelt,, please do, we want you to be safe so you can continue with your enjoyable reviews
The air-cooled VW Beetle has probably the best parts supply worldwide for a classic car. There is a thriving "cottage industry" in California building replacement parts for these cars including the early 1200cc powered ones. Here in Australia we have the popular Formula Vee single seater racing cars that uses 1200cc for the Historical class and the 1600cc for the New Generation class.
This is a standard Beetle - you know from the flat windscreen. The enlarged 1302/1303 had a curved windscreen, MacPherson strut front suspension, disc brakes and a padded dashboard. Originally championed by Adolf Hitler, these were produced between 1938 and 2003 and sold more than 21,500,000 units! I wouldn't think these are rare at all, but they have such a cult following that the prices are crazy. I like them, but lower the price please!
Yes the prices can be mad, but a lot can be people thinking they're worth more than they are. This model is a 1200 model with the blade bumpers. In fact the V5 calls it a Volkswagen 1200 with no mention of Beetle.
I taught my ex-wife to drive in a Beetle. Very forgiving it was pulling away from lights etc. As a learner she never gave it much gas to pull away and yet that little car chugged away merrily from little to no revs. She passed first time too using the same car. Pedals feel weird at first because they come out the floor as opposed to hanging down. Engine was a doddle to remove, Two 17mm Nuts Two Bolts Pull back drop down. Voila! They have their foibles like most old cars nonetheless a classic great motor. 5* Video
Agreed. Many classic cars are not worth the mark-up. I’ve owned a few before the prices started getting really silly and now I won’t pay the asking prices. I love the style of cars that were around when I was a kid and couldn’t drive them (which is a VERY long time ago) but bottom line is, when I’ve bought an old classic they haven’t driven and run as well as they did when they were current, and the experience has not been all that pleasurable. And I’ve had decent looking ones as well, not rotten ones with moth eaten interiors. So in my view now, old classic cars are past their Best Before date. And if they are past their Best Before date, I’m not paying inflated money for them that would easily buy me a three year old, one owner, low mileage modern car. I’ve spent 18 years finding that out.
Beauty of older cars is you can learn all about mechanics and save heaps by doing the work your self. This young man is smart he will regret ever moving to a modern car, so expensive to maintain what you save on petrol you lose big time in deprecation and repairs. Mexico has just stopped making the Beetle. It takes 15 minutes to take out the engine. Which makes it easy to service the spark plugs.
I’ve had 3 Beetles , a 1303 , a 1969 1300 and a GT Beetle with the 1600cc twin port like this one , it should have 50 bhp. I think theres an exhaust blow on this one as it sounds really noisy. I fancy a Morris Minor next though :)
The biggest problem is one you sort of hit on: aerodynamics. This car was designed before they were really well understood and although they were something of a concern in development they really only had basic theory of it and the result is a car that punches through the air rather than glides through it. So, it tends to feel sluggish on the open road despite its being able to hit 80mph. Also, being designed for maximum interior volume for the footprint and rear engine layout means it has a high roof and cowl to go along with it. So, it's no bullet or a greenhouse. But, for those that don't mind such short comings,,,,,not my favorite. lol
After the war because the VW factory had been destroyed the REME( Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers) help to rebuild the factory and supposedly we still get discount on new VWs today. There is a small piece on it in their museum.
I felt relief when you finally gave it another gear! Not a fan of mag wheels on these, much preferring the regular steel wheels with the VW hub caps. Sounds like a hole in the exhaust.
Gear change and steering is way better on a Minor, as is handling and fuel economy, and practicality, especially the traveller. And the Minor has smaller outside dimensions and more room inside than a VW. VW's have a lighter clutch than the Minor.
Just found your channel. Your making some great videos. Always fancied a beetle but stuck with old fords and mini,s. Youve got the best job ever. A proper time traveller!!!
Thanks so much for the video Steph, you have done an amazing job as always. You might have found the handling different because it doesn't have stock wheels/ steering wheels so would agree with the other comments about driving others but the love of them is you can adapt them to your own taste. Well done 👏
Another super review Steph, thank you. And well done Ian on his restoration of the Beetle. Must say I agree with you Steph, the asking price for some classic cars is quite silly, to be polite.
“But, hey, if the car starts, who cares”: this perfectly encompasses my situation. My ‘71 Super needs to be “hot wired” to start using some wires underneath the rear seat.
You forgot to mention Herbie the love bug as he is a Volkswagen Beetle too
Doesn't seem anyone has noticed that the car itself appears to be a '68 (the external fuel filler being one of the more obvious signs) yet the engine cover is from a '72. That dash has been clearly filled in, no grille around the speedo, no glove box at all! Here's more info than you wanted: yes, Ferdinand Porsche is credited with the design...but he nicked a lot of it from the Tatra T97, an earlier Czech car designed by Hans Ledwinka and, in fact, in 1961 VW settled with Tatra for 3,000,000 DM (about $1.3 million USD at that time, close to $11 million today or about £8,750,000).
Its a 1969 - if the bumpers are correct it started life as a 1200 which was the base model back then - all other post 68 Beetles had the Europa bumpers.
Perhaps not the best example of the marque I've had several and they were always known for a light easy gear change and pleasant steering. Good review otherwise as usual.
Fantastic when an owner learns from the experience of getting a wreck back on the road. Love it!!
Thanks mate!!!!
Morris Minor is certainly not a British VW beetle... They may serve a similar purpose but chalk and cheese comes to mind... 🤔
Always nice to see an owner that's done the work themselves, makes the car more of a personal achievement. Nicely researched video, the history sections are always interesting.
Thanks so much Martin! At some point I’ll do Ian’s other cars. He’s got a traveller and a spitfire too. Clever man and always willing to lend us his expertise
Well done indeed. The only time I was ever in a Beetle was on vacation in Acapulco, Mexico. Could not get my 6'3" frame into be rear seat at all. The leg room in the front was beyond a joke. After that, I gave up any idea of ever having one. No point to a car I could not drive
Fold your legs pal
One of my favourite (if not favourite) cars yet ! Thanks Steph for reviewing it. I couldn’t hit the like button quick enough. Keep up the good work !
James that’s so nice of you to say. Thank you!!!!
@@idriveaclassic My Uncle David had a red Volkswagen Beetle. It was a very interesting car, because it had its engine at the back. It had a smooth purring engine, to my mind.
That is a change year a late 1967/1968 model dual circuit brakes upright headlights as opposed to sloping headlights bigger bumpers shorter decklid at the rear etc...
"Don't mention the war"
Classic Jinty.
It feels slow because its not running on four cylinders, sounds like its running on three or even two, 1600's should fly !! also in a Beetle you should hardly hear the engine in the rear, this car needs sorting.
Thanks Arthur!
I can officially confirm the exhaust needs attention and the manifold pre heat pipes are blowing on one side hence the noise.
I've owned many a beetle and I can safely say that one needs a new exhaust, its blowing really badly and its probably sapping quite a bit of horsepower. Gear lever shouldn't be stiff, so it probably just needs a little TLC, some grease under the gear lever and some new gear linkage bushes plus an engine service would perk it up no end.
Henry Ford also had the offer of VW and knocked it back !!! wasn,t his best decision !! great video Steph !! :-)
Nice to see a beetle being reviewed ! As an owner and daily driver of a 1973 beetle I think there was a lot of interesting facts missed out especially about the air cooled flat four engine. There were a number of different engine sizes ranging from a 1200 to 1600, including a 1300 and 1500. Some engines were single port or duel port and that well know beetle puttering churpy sound is actually created by the design of the tail pipes. The air cooling comes from a fan which is mounted on and powered by the generator. There are also 6v and 12v variants depending on the age of the car.
Great video. Love your take on classic cars, costs etc. Also, you assume nothing, you educate without condescension! Just loved it as per usual.
Aww Andrea thanks so much xxxxx
It shouldn’t be that noisy and the gear shift should be nice and smooth. Owned a S2 minor for 30 years kept in pristine condition and loved it but I now have a beautiful 65 beetle also in pristine condition. Both cars drive differently but I got to say I prefer the beetle, just.
Awesome bug I've got a 71 in red great car 🚗 👍
Sounds like a ropey one.
My first car which I loved.
Here where I stay these are not expensive (compared to there in the UK) and are very popular as a starter classic
I bet your down under right?
I'm sure your Morris wouldn't mind having a beetle as it's roommate 👀 maybe we'll see you buying a beetle some day😅
you didnt mention it as an air cooled engine. no water.
The only rear engined car I've driven is the 80s Skoda 136 Rapid.
Great vid, very entertaining. Little info nugget for you. Production didn't end as such in 1939, it changed to militarized versions of the beetle for the armed forces. Some were basically 4x4 versions of the car, others were a boxy open top version called the Kubelwagen, and there was a fascinating amphibious version called the Scwimmwagen. I would love an early beetle but they aren't cheap as you say!
Aww thanks!!! Honestly sometimes it’s so hard when you’re researching and you miss bits. Thank you for helping me in my quest xxx
@@idriveaclassic you need to try and track down a scwimmwagen for a "sail", incredible bits of kit. Sadly well beyond the price range of mere mortals however.
You can tell a well built car because the doors shut well... now I’ve heard it all
You absolutely can. Look at the Humber video, look at some of the others. Usually if the doors don’t shut nicely or there are panel gaps the rest of car isn’t going to be brilliant either. You can tell quality on a car on the smaller details as well as the bigger ones.
Absolutely stunning, he has done a awesome job I absolutely love it, however the wiring is driving my ocd crazy haha
Very pleasant review.
Takes me back to learning to drive in 1966 and passing my test in Barking, East London, in one. The earlier ones in the UK slid around all over the place at the back if you drove them like young people did in those days, and some had no fuel gauge, just a switch on the floor to change to reserve tank - try finding it and moving it with your foot at 60 mph when the engine started to splutter; and the fuel filler was under the bonnet at the front. Once the bonnet jammed on a drive from London to Scotland and only force and a screwdriver got it open. Reliability wasn't legendary either, but they were fun (or maybe life was just more fun generally at 17 years of age in 1967!)
Good to see it's been restored, and not ruined by making it electric.
I 've always wanted to drive a beetle. My parents had them when i was very young. They are super cool cars. His is really nice. I prefer my gear stick stiff lol.
Yes it is a nice car 🥰
Growing up my dad had a 60s beetle. It was pink and all original. The carpets and headliner were pulled out but everything else was straight and clean
I've just bought a 1972 Beetle 1200cc and for me to it was unusual to get used too but now it's my forever car and will my daily driver in the summer, I've been bitten by the bug and adore it, great review as always 😎😎👏👏
Great video again Steph. Your Moggie is a far better car than a Beetle. Price is just fashion. Fords at the moment, for instance. And remember, fashions change 😉
Ha this is so true! Morris Minors are expensive too at the moment!
They were a nice car to drive, unfortunately the car you drove was only running on 3 cylinders and the gearbox linkage has issues as it should be very light to change gear
Aww no. Cheers for updating me
In retaliation for the mispronounciation of the "KdF-Wagen" Germany atempted to reverse engeneer a rude joke about Brits,
but it failed to be funny.😂
Nice to see a sunny day in Carlisle..! Nice driving up Stanwix bank and along the busy Scotland Road.. Lovely to see Ian took the plunge and has been bitten by the classic 'Bug' so to speak..! Big Hugs.
Didn’t like my short driving experience with this car back in the 70s. I only drove it around 3 miles lol. I was low in the seat ( as you were ) peddles were weird lol and the back end of the car was cutting the corners to close to the curb for my liking. I would have got use to it over time, but it was only a borrowed car. . I had a similar steering problem with the Austin 11000/1300. Off center steering wheel and back end running to close to the curb on corners 🤷♂️
Volkswagen = "People's Car" in German. The rear engined Beetle was forced out of production not through lack of sales but rather because it couldn't meet modern safety design rules etc. The later front engine New Beetle was actually a VW Golf with a Beetle styled body shape.
Hey, loving your channel, now that I've found it. Here's a curious fact about the VW Beetle car. I point this out as I notice there was no space wheel in the front, which would leave you with no windscreen washer, and a fair few flies stuck to the glass. Apparently, this function was powered with pneumatic pressure, taken form the spare wheel - or so I've heard - which would often leave you with a flat spare by the time you got a puncture. Hey ho!!
We all have to thank the British for the Beetle. After the war, Volkswagen was up for grabs. The American auto manufacturer's had gone over to look at the Beetle and felt it was worthless. However, the British saw possibility and got the plant up and running again. From that point the Beetle made history as we know it.
One pet hate I have with classics is that the original steering wheel being replaced by an aftermarket sports wheel , but that’s just me.
Beautiful cars. I've owned three in the past, though they are too expensive for me these days.
To my german ears which are used to the Beetle-sound the engine of this car doesn't sound healthy.
And, what on earth has happened to the dashboard?😮
I owned a 1976 beetle and now own a 1963 Morris Minor. Hands down the Minor is a better drive and handles so much better than a beetle. Never enjoyed the beetle experience but that's just my opinion. Can appreciate why people love the beetle and they do hold their money.
Iconic, a 1200cc Beetle, Marina blue in colour, was my 1st brand new car back in 1972. Just finished paying for it when a stolen car driven by under aged yobs wrote it off. I was gutted.
God life isn’t fair sometimes :( x
@@idriveaclassic Cheers Steph, luv ya. Brilliant channel. Keep up the good work.
Nice to see a Beetle on here. You need to drive one in better condition as the engine should be much quieter and the gearchange so be finger light and accurate. I had one for many years and it was one of the easiest cars to drive.
I drove the works one ages ago. It was an experience, that's for sure. But something was wrong with the wheel alignment or chassis or something, because it drove slightly crab fashion.I'm guessing, like citroen 2cv, it's one of those eccentric motoring icons that you either love or hate. I don't put the Moggie Thou in the same category even though I can see why ppl do....
Ignition timing sounds way off.. on this otherwise so sweet sounding boxer engine.
I've had quite a few of these since my first one in 1984.
Your friend is a Geordie so he should know what he is talking about lol!
It was built in a factory by the Tyne
good point on slow for a 1600! That's what I found with a 1500 VW too.
I have a 1973 Beetle I'm (slowly) restoring. I really enjoyed your review.
One thing I noticed early on, you weren't wearing your seatbelt,, please do, we want you to be safe so you can continue with your enjoyable reviews
Ahh everyone’s said this! There’s a lap belt and it was so hot so I didn’t wear the full belt. I always take care don’t panic x
Steph, what do you make of the 'New' Beetle from 98' onward?
Hmmmm, not for me! I am not keen on a modern car 😂😂😂😂
Vw bettle price $$ ??
love my bug . your welcome to do a video and drive one time
A little classic! :)
Indeed ☺️☺️☺️🙄
If you want to do a video on my mk1 spitfire let me know!
I love your videos Steph! Xx
In the begining she talks just like Shmee
ive always loved beetles so im glad you finally reviewed one
Glad I could be of service 🥰🥰🥰
@@idriveaclassic i know uve got a 2cv and a allegro on your list, just find a old school mk1 fiesta and you'll have me beaming from ear to ear
Another great video 👍
Aww thank you xx
Love these vids. Keep em coming👍
Thanks so much Nick ☺️
The air-cooled VW Beetle has probably the best parts supply worldwide for a classic car. There is a thriving "cottage industry" in California building replacement parts for these cars including the early 1200cc powered ones. Here in Australia we have the popular Formula Vee single seater racing cars that uses 1200cc for the Historical class and the 1600cc for the New Generation class.
This is a standard Beetle - you know from the flat windscreen. The enlarged 1302/1303 had a curved windscreen, MacPherson strut front suspension, disc brakes and a padded dashboard. Originally championed by Adolf Hitler, these were produced between 1938 and 2003 and sold more than 21,500,000 units! I wouldn't think these are rare at all, but they have such a cult following that the prices are crazy. I like them, but lower the price please!
Oh god I know. Prices are crazy!
Yes the prices can be mad, but a lot can be people thinking they're worth more than they are. This model is a 1200 model with the blade bumpers. In fact the V5 calls it a Volkswagen 1200 with no mention of Beetle.
Early 71 and 72 super beetles had a flat windshield also but don't know if they were available in Europe.
1302s were the super Beetle with the flat windscreen.
Great video one of my favourite cars can do so much to a beetle
Yes it was a fun little car 🥰
I taught my ex-wife to drive in a Beetle. Very forgiving it was pulling away from lights etc. As a learner she never gave it much gas to pull away and yet that little car chugged away merrily from little to no revs. She passed first time too using the same car. Pedals feel weird at first because they come out the floor as opposed to hanging down. Engine was a doddle to remove, Two 17mm Nuts Two Bolts Pull back drop down. Voila! They have their foibles like most old cars nonetheless a classic great motor. 5* Video
Aw thanks for sharing your story! I did find the pedals weird actyally.
Agreed. Many classic cars are not worth the mark-up. I’ve owned a few before the prices started getting really silly and now I won’t pay the asking prices. I love the style of cars that were around when I was a kid and couldn’t drive them (which is a VERY long time ago) but bottom line is, when I’ve bought an old classic they haven’t driven and run as well as they did when they were current, and the experience has not been all that pleasurable. And I’ve had decent looking ones as well, not rotten ones with moth eaten interiors. So in my view now, old classic cars are past their Best Before date. And if they are past their Best Before date, I’m not paying inflated money for them that would easily buy me a three year old, one owner, low mileage modern car. I’ve spent 18 years finding that out.
Beauty of older cars is you can learn all about mechanics and save heaps by doing the work your self. This young man is smart he will regret ever moving to a modern car, so expensive to maintain what you save on petrol you lose big time in deprecation and repairs. Mexico has just stopped making the Beetle. It takes 15 minutes to take out the engine. Which makes it easy to service the spark plugs.
I’ve had 3 Beetles , a 1303 , a 1969 1300 and a GT Beetle with the 1600cc twin port like this one , it should have 50 bhp. I think theres an exhaust blow on this one as it sounds really noisy. I fancy a Morris Minor next though :)
I really want you to try a Citroen 2cv! Xx
I’m working on it don’t worry xx
@@idriveaclassic ask hubbub lol
Hi Steph. I love your videos. You are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. You genuinely love cars and that comes across strongly. keep up the good work.
The biggest problem is one you sort of hit on: aerodynamics. This car was designed before they were really well understood and although they were something of a concern in development they really only had basic theory of it and the result is a car that punches through the air rather than glides through it. So, it tends to feel sluggish on the open road despite its being able to hit 80mph. Also, being designed for maximum interior volume for the footprint and rear engine layout means it has a high roof and cowl to go along with it. So, it's no bullet or a greenhouse. But, for those that don't mind such short comings,,,,,not my favorite. lol
Step 1 in classic VW buying: Get the Muir manual. It's wonderfully detailed on how to keep these wonderful vehicles alive forever.
A nice iconic classic car
Merci x
🇫🇷❤️🇬🇧
Good work lass.
Cheers x
IS red ❤️❤️🇧🇷🇧🇷
Love old motor
My first car. Went anywhere, coped with everything, never let me down. Wish I still had it. Never had such a dependable since.
After the war because the VW factory had been destroyed the REME( Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers) help to rebuild the factory and supposedly we still get discount on new VWs today. There is a small piece on it in their museum.
I felt relief when you finally gave it another gear!
Not a fan of mag wheels on these, much preferring the regular steel wheels with the VW hub caps.
Sounds like a hole in the exhaust.
Beetle VS Mini which is the best classic car?
Mini. Always.
Man do I miss my aircoolers: '68 Baja'd Beetle and a '75 Type 2.
Great concept for video's, love it!.
Thanks!!!!
I remember my uncle had one of these, bags of character. But absolutely no room at the back..
Thank you for putting these videos together. Such a cool car, and your very cool on camera. Keep up the good work :D Matt
Aww thanks so much Matt. Very kind of you.
You have a 12volt. I had a D reg 1300 1966. It was 6 volt.
Bella Bella
Gear change and steering is way better on a Minor, as is handling and fuel economy, and practicality, especially the traveller. And the Minor has smaller outside dimensions and more room inside than a VW. VW's have a lighter clutch than the Minor.
Oh! and the Minor ALWAYS have a working heater, the VW rarely so.
Love the videos Steph. Keep up the good work!
Cheers so much 🥰🥰🥰
noooww youre talkin' Steph . gotta love a beetle
Hahahaha glad I could be of service ☺️
idriveaclassic I wish I had taken pictures of some of the interesting things I’ve owned and built over the years 😔
Just found your channel. Your making some great videos. Always fancied a beetle but stuck with old fords and mini,s. Youve got the best job ever. A proper time traveller!!!
Aww I hope I do time travel one day. I won’t come back 😂😂😂
Steph....
did you know that the Morris Minor was ofectionally known to as the British Beetle...i say the VW Beetle was the German Morris Minor x
No I didn’t!
Interesting review Steph. Global prices for older VWs everywhere seem to be beyond comprehension sometimes.
Mad innit!
Thanks so much for the video Steph, you have done an amazing job as always. You might have found the handling different because it doesn't have stock wheels/ steering wheels so would agree with the other comments about driving others but the love of them is you can adapt them to your own taste. Well done 👏
Aw thanks so much Sarah xx
Another super review Steph, thank you. And well done Ian on his restoration of the Beetle. Must say I agree with you Steph, the asking price for some classic cars is quite silly, to be polite.
Oh I know it’s crazy. Car prices have gone sky high 🙄🙄🙄
"Which" Magazine slagged the beetle off in the 60's and didn't like the pedals !
I can appreciate that. I think it’s one of those things it’s an acquired taste. I didn’t really like it but I reckon there would be loads who would!
Did you review the Beetle before the Bluebird?
My dream car! Amazing!😍
Given the choice steph, would you have a beetle over a minor ?
Oh god no. Morris Minor forever and ever!
You doing great job. Show us interesting classic cars.
Cheers!!!
Great video as always! Disappointed that your dress isn't red 😂
Hahahahaha. I did 3 cars in one day. Sorry!