Vehicle Description
The classic bug is the true example of a vintage car that's
affordable to obtain, easy to maintain, and ton of fun to enjoy.
And this 1968 Volkswagen Beetle is the ideal example to fully
uphold that tradition.
The Beetle has an instant personality that comes from looking like
nothing else that came before it. Sure, they're crafted with
precision German quality, but when it's finished in a soft light
blue like this one, you just want pet it like it was born instead
of built. These VWs were famous for not changing much over its
lifetime (that's how the operational costs remain so low.) But fans
of the little car know that '68 comes from an ideal set. It's one
of the years with the big back window that still carries a more
classily-styled rear sheetmetal.
Inside, this one continues the look of classic quality. This is
also the era for high-back bucket seats with a button-top
presentation up front, so it's setup for all-day comfort. All the
right pieces are in place, including the color-matched dash, vent
windows, and grippy floor shifter. Plus, the classic steering wheel
with Wolfsburg crest still gives an excellent view of the
simple/elegant VDO gauge. This truly feels like rolling
nostalgia.
Volkswagen's flat-four motor is the secret to the car's success. It
has the hypnotic air-cooled hum that makes motoring fun. They built
this 1500cc unit to be stout, and that's why it still fires up with
ease today (plus, this one has plenty of maintenance records.) This
isn't a muscle car, but smart engineering with the motor over the
driving wheels makes this feel more substantial. And the control of
a four-speed manual transmission means you and the machine feel
like a team getting the most out of the motor. It's this full
driving experience that adds to the personality and why the Beetle
has such a loyal following.
Complete with owner's manual and maintenance records, this is the
affordable and fun classic that's looking for a new garage to call
its home. Call now!