@@ATAKace1 I slid them out and moved them few channels in the right direction. Don’t imagine they sit flush with the gasket of the windscreen, but they are better than before
omg this reminds me of of my first car, a 1970 semi auto bug that was baby blue. My father and I put it back together and although it lacked a lot of modern features I loved driving this bug. It taught me about car maintenance but it also humbled me. I remember going to local shops to "fix" and "upgrade" my bug. Looking at this video now, after later owning a Lexus RX, I really wish I could go back and drive this simple yet silly little car
My Dad used to have an orange Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, but sold it in 1996 after it got a very bad dent. In the early to mid 2000s, he bought the car which is my profile pic, a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle who we like to call “Billy.”
@@sorinmaican20 Ah well mine arnt the originals , ive got 944 tombstones as they run the same size rails, plus im axle chopped, zero turning circle and hot kissing every inch of road....i need a metal bra inventing lolxx
This is an amazing video! In a week, I am going to pick up my '74 VW Beetle! I've been wanting one since I was a kid. Already named her "Stella" for her bright Yellow finish and chrome accents. Cant wait! 😁
Your VW is so nice and your driving is excellent! 🚙 Our friends sold my husband and I a 2004 baby blue convertible VW Bug 5 speed / turbo that he refurbished as he is a VW and Audi mechanic .It is in pristine condition. I love it ! it was a birthday present from my husband.
Im amazed to see how the same year car looks different in other countries. The 1973 Beetle here in the U.S. looks different from yours. Inside it is similar but outside it is not. Loved the drive, would love to have both a Beetle and a Bus.
Its just such a beautiful car,ive liked them since i was little,they are what turned me into a car guy,today i am 14 years old ,got a job and saving up for one of these,cant wait until im 18
I drove a ‘67 beetle in college. Only cosmetic difference to this one is that my seats didn’t have a headrest (and i had the original am only radio). I though that these late year beetle’s were all super beetles. Maybe only in the US. Nice video!
Beautiful sound & a beautiful drive. I love the hissy cheep cheep purr of the engine a classic for the beetle. Sounds Brand new. I only drove 2-3 beetles in my life & 1 VW van late 60's I think. The van was nice but the 2 beetles scared the heck out of me with the high revving engine the no insulation & touchy breaks & it felt like it was going faster than it actually was LOL Anyway, I loved the video & its likely I will go for a ride again in YOUR VW soon :D
That is so cool! I checked your video! Lovely vibes. Aruba is such a nice island. Absolutely love the colorful houses. The beetle fits very well in that landscape. Salutations from Romania!
Great car,I owned 4 of them.brings back a lot of memories,all happy,my last a 73 super was my favorite.drove from Tacoma to Rochester,ny in 3 days all by myself,car ran perfect,got about 30 miles to gal I think they don’t make like that anymore.last was May of 77.would I drive it again,no way,too far in my little car
Love these things I need one in my life. My Dad had a 67-68 like this that 5 of us ride to Arizona from Illinois in! I was a toddler maybe three but thinking two, I sat on my Mom’s lap the whole way. I remember how miserable that was it was hot and uncomfortable and Mom could’ve killed Dad for taking it instead of the new Impala we had. Lol. I guess I cried every time we went near the car for weeks after. 😂. Ours was even the same color.
Indeed, with no creature comforts, it's not a car to appreciate on long travels, unless you are really fanatic. Even I take it for a quick spin, never driving more than 1h. I am also a big dude, so I am squeezed in.
I just picked up the same car 73 VW and it the Light Blue also... I love the look without the Dash pad, mine has it. It one of my upgrades is to remove it.
I have had the same car, with same colour, same 1973er as i was 25 years old...i wish i hadn´t sold it...othe Steering Wheel with Chrome......I put in an 1600ccm Engine to a 1200ccm Gearbox....If i left the gas station it makes a short drift in second gear... :)
Did that steering wheel come stock? I thought 1972+ beetles had the big plastic horn buttons only. I have ‘72 and would love to swap the steering wheel out for one like yours.
i have a few questions, i got a 74 1300- RHD, Euro model made for Africa market, now did the tail lights change in that one year? mine is built in 73, also my seats are original, but no head rest. and idea on these points?
I think the tail lights in 74 were the ones oval at the top and straight at the bottom. 1973 seems to be the last year for oval tail lights on standard Beetles in Europe. Some standards came without the headrests, indeed.
@@classiccarpov2311 Another question: When you bought it for 6.3k, was it already running or did you struggle with anything engine/chassis/rust related?
Hi Benjamin. It was running very well. But just to make sure, I opened the engine, cleaned it and put it back together. Plus I did new brakes, new brake fluid.
For me it is really easy! I am a big guy, fat, with some force. The only moment when I feel a little bit the need for power steering is when I park it and I need to rotate the wheel on the spot, without the car moving. Otherwhise, when the car is moving, I can actually steer with 2 fingers. Brakes are fine all the time.
That VW sure does not look like the VWs they were selling in North America in 1973. Looks like it is from about 1965. Lights and interior and windshield are quite different. In north american they started calling them Super Beatles and they were quite a bit larger then your 1973 VW.
This is called a Sparkafer (basically a poor man's Beetle), because they used to build it with whatever parts they still had in stock from older models.
I own a 1973 standard. This is not a 1973. No holes on the dashboard for the padded dash. The Steering wheel is from a 1968. The seats are incorrect for the year 1973. This bug is a late 1960's bug. Bumpers are older. Not the 1968 to 1973 standard bumpers.The deck lid is from a 1967 to 1971.I am bit confused about the location of the steering. It should be on the right if it is from Europe. Lastly, the 1973 bugs came with a 16oo cc engine. I have a 1776 engine with a 40 IDF webber.
Hi! What country are you from? I am asking, because in Europe we had the Sandard Beetle (or Sparkafer how it was called in Germany) that came with rounded bumpers, simple steering wheel, and normal headlights. It's a mix of older generations with new ones. If you search Sparkafer on the internet you will see this was an actual model in Europe. About the steeering on the right hand side, that is only in England, not the whole Europe.
@@blackllama4602 in USA the standards from 1973 had the squared bumpers and normal steering wheel, with the horn on the chromed part. Also the back lights were different. I do not know why they did it like that, but they were very different
@classiccarpov2311 my buddy owned 3 or 4 old vws in highschool. An we didn't need any excuse at all to drive them. Im a cj7 guy but old bugs are just as fun or funner to drive..
Why oh why did I sell mine 😢 I can almost smell the interior of that car. Love it!
Ahh, yes - that classic VW interior adhesive odor mixed with a tinge of petrol
@@outdooraf yes xD
It is little comfort knowing I'm not alone. Of ALL the things I have done to regret in my life,selling my last Ghia,is what I regret most.
That is true. I love the smell getting into the car. Sometimes smell too much like petrol, that means I need to re-check the vent hoses 😀
My dad used to have a lifted Baja vw beetle, and it was the best that’s where I learned to drive manual and it was pretty quick too
This video never gets old !! If anyone out there is a true VW Beetle fan, they know these videos are priceless. 👏👏👏 Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
for real
I love the video the looks the smell and the sound it’s amazing.
It brings back such good memories.
Glad you enjoy it!
Beautiful car. Far nicer then modern cars. Great engine sound too!
The wiper being parked right in your face would bother me though..
Wipers are fixed now. It bugged me also! Very much!
@@classiccarpov2311 Curious what you did to deal with the wipers, got the exact same thing going on in my 74 beetle.
@@ATAKace1 I slid them out and moved them few channels in the right direction. Don’t imagine they sit flush with the gasket of the windscreen, but they are better than before
Rolls like a dream... Thats my favorite car ever. Nice 👍
omg this reminds me of of my first car, a 1970 semi auto bug that was baby blue. My father and I put it back together and although it lacked a lot of modern features I loved driving this bug. It taught me about car maintenance but it also humbled me. I remember going to local shops to "fix" and "upgrade" my bug. Looking at this video now, after later owning a Lexus RX, I really wish I could go back and drive this simple yet silly little car
Im 20 and i just love the smell of this car, never drive one but my father had one when i was a child, thats the best car anyone can have!!
Thanks for the ride!
I have a 1974 one with 1300 engine. It needs some work but that is no problem. It is actually my first own car since I got my licence 2 months ago.
Good, simple car to start learning on. Enjoy it!
My Dad used to have an orange Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, but sold it in 1996 after it got a very bad dent. In the early to mid 2000s, he bought the car which is my profile pic, a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle who we like to call “Billy.”
How nice! This brings memories because, this was my first car back then. Thank you 👍
I am glad you liked it!
Ive got a 71 beetle 1600. Love the car. But yours looks so nice, straight and original. Almost looks like a time machine from the 70s.
Thank ypu for the video, nice to be a passenger, looks a hell of alot smoother ride than my 69.x 🇬🇧
Thank you, Claire! Glad you liked it. I like the '69 seats more than mine.
@@sorinmaican20 Ah well mine arnt the originals , ive got 944 tombstones as they run the same size rails, plus im axle chopped, zero turning circle and hot kissing every inch of road....i need a metal bra inventing lolxx
Low and slow, that is what they say. Me, I have some back issues, so I can't go low :(
I Just Love That Sound And The Fact It Has A Rear Engine Thats Why I Want This Car So Bad
Thank you for keeping this VW stock instead of all of,the rat rods that you see, today. The metal dash is a conservative change and I do like it.
If I were younger maybe I would have lowered it, but being older now, I feel that the cars should stay original 100%.
I am saving up to buy one of these...I love this car so much
I miss these
True. Really nice cars to own.
i LOVE this car thank you for this video 🙏
Smooooth. Love it!
This is an amazing video! In a week, I am going to pick up my '74 VW Beetle! I've been wanting one since I was a kid. Already named her "Stella" for her bright Yellow finish and chrome accents. Cant wait! 😁
That is so nice! Hope you enjoy Stella for a long time.
Love that name!! My Dad's Beetle is called Billie, named after Billie Jean (she isn't a Jeans Bug though).
Your VW is so nice and your driving is excellent! 🚙 Our friends sold my husband and I a 2004 baby blue convertible VW Bug 5 speed / turbo that he refurbished as he is a VW and Audi mechanic .It is in pristine condition. I love it ! it was a birthday present from my husband.
That is so nice! I am sure you love the colour. It is very nice and eye catchy! Like a marshmallow.
Far quieter than what I would be expecting it to be!
Amazing sound!
Thank you!
I have a 1981 brizilian made Wolkswagen Beetle, is my dream car, me and my wife love it. Drive on a sunset is like a good dream.
Nice video! I am considering buying one as my first car. And seeing videos like this only makes me more excited!
Muito bom dirigir um fusquinha clássico. Já tive 2.
Aí sim top Meu sonho é um Ford scort conversível manual 1990 carros clássicos são baos
Great ride, love the color. It runs very smooth. Greetings from Argentina
Hi Patricio! Thank you for appreciating the little blue Beetle.
Love it. I watched your vid because way back in 1972 I had a 1970 Beetle here in NY, USA. Great memories. Thanks for the ride.
My first car :)
Im amazed to see how the same year car looks different in other countries. The 1973 Beetle here in the U.S. looks different from yours. Inside it is similar but outside it is not. Loved the drive, would love to have both a Beetle and a Bus.
Wowww, I love this video, make more!!
Its just such a beautiful car,ive liked them since i was little,they are what turned me into a car guy,today i am 14 years old ,got a job and saving up for one of these,cant wait until im 18
Very nice! I hope you will buy it soon! I am sure you will love the car!
I drove a ‘67 beetle in college. Only cosmetic difference to this one is that my seats didn’t have a headrest (and i had the original am only radio). I though that these late year beetle’s were all super beetles. Maybe only in the US. Nice video!
This one appears to be a "Sparkäfer" (kind of a frugal bug) that were continued alongside the super beetles in the '70s.
Incredible video thank you this is my preferite car 😉👍🔝
Hi! Glad you liked it!
@@classiccarpov2311 well done video !
Why is this so soothing? 😂
I feel the same. I really relax when I ride the car. Once you put it in 4th and cruise at 2000 rpm, it's music to my ears.
@@classiccarpov2311 true
Beautiful sound & a beautiful drive. I love the hissy cheep cheep purr of the engine a classic for the beetle. Sounds Brand new. I only drove 2-3 beetles in my life & 1 VW van late 60's I think. The van was nice but the 2 beetles scared the heck out of me with the high revving engine the no insulation & touchy breaks & it felt like it was going faster than it actually was LOL Anyway, I loved the video & its likely I will go for a ride again in YOUR VW soon :D
Thank you very much! Hope to see you again on this channel
So cool! I publised a similar video yesterday and got yours suggested today.
That is so cool! I checked your video! Lovely vibes. Aruba is such a nice island. Absolutely love the colorful houses. The beetle fits very well in that landscape. Salutations from Romania!
My dad had one 1974 1300 exact same color . He drove it as a taxi back home in Brazil.
Hi Daniel. That is nice. I heard that these cars were often used as taxies.
beautiful
To see a smartphone placed on the seats of a classic VW Beetle haha special
I have 73 Volkswagen standard beetle in Virginia! I just put a brand new engine in it. It was well worth the money.
Hi. Did you put in a 1.6 or 1.3?
Great car,I owned 4 of them.brings back a lot of memories,all happy,my last a 73 super was my favorite.drove from Tacoma to Rochester,ny in 3 days all by myself,car ran perfect,got about 30 miles to gal I think they don’t make like that anymore.last was May of 77.would I drive it again,no way,too far in my little car
Mehr Auto braucht man eigentlich nicht! Aber nur, wenn er, wie hier, die Ausstellfenster hat. 😍
Wow, interesting road.
just got my first it’s a 73 super beetle and i already love i
That is great! Nothing beats that first feeling, when you get a Beetle
My favourite car ever. My first car was a 1970 1.2 litre.
That was nice. You had the nicer seats, with no headrests
I love this car so im your 900th sub!
Happy to see that you love the car! 900 subs! Wow, that is nice. Need to buy a new GoPro so I can bring you more videos!
@@classiccarpov2311 Yay sure
Air cooled👏Flat Window ❤️
Love these things I need one in my life. My Dad had a 67-68 like this that 5 of us ride to Arizona from Illinois in! I was a toddler maybe three but thinking two, I sat on my Mom’s lap the whole way. I remember how miserable that was it was hot and uncomfortable and Mom could’ve killed Dad for taking it instead of the new Impala we had. Lol. I guess I cried every time we went near the car for weeks after. 😂. Ours was even the same color.
Indeed, with no creature comforts, it's not a car to appreciate on long travels, unless you are really fanatic. Even I take it for a quick spin, never driving more than 1h. I am also a big dude, so I am squeezed in.
Excelente !!! yo he tenido 2 vochos uno modelo 1969 y otro modelo 1990 , y si los extraño !!! Saludos desde Apodaca Nuevo Leon Mexico.
Me lo recomendarías comprar uno ahora? Para nuevo conductor
@@christopherdiaz1622 Claro un vocho es un gran auto para empezar a conducir . Saludos.
@@celsoguajardovillarreal gracias
That is nice! It's good if you return to the old love
algun dia estare ahi. Cuando lo este regresare a este comentario
Please do! Unfortunately, I left Luxembourg.
Great vid man love it. but that wiper arm would drive me nuts.
In the meantime I have arranged so that wiper sits flush with the base of the windshield. It drove me nuts also.
I just picked up the same car 73 VW and it the Light Blue also... I love the look without the Dash pad, mine has it. It one of my upgrades is to remove it.
" opa 👍 ! Oi ' aqui é do Brasil 🇧🇷👍, esses carros são febre aqui !!! " Que país é esse ai ⁉️⁉️⁉️ - ótimo vídeo 📷🎥 parabéns 👏 '
Ich hatte ihn in "Beamtenmausgrau" Baujahr 1969, mit Kunstledersitzen. Mehr Auto braucht man eigentlich nicht!
Indeed, such a nice car to have. Very easy to operate and work on
I have had the same car, with same colour, same 1973er as i was 25 years old...i wish i hadn´t sold it...othe Steering Wheel with Chrome......I put in an 1600ccm Engine to a 1200ccm Gearbox....If i left the gas station it makes a short drift in second gear... :)
In 2011, my dad bougth a second 1974 vw bug, now i drove it like a old man
I miss driving my old bug . .
Hi Frank. Did you sell yours?
@@classiccarpov2311 Yes, long time ago . .
good video
Thanks
I’m always think of just driving this car next to the beach as a convertible
That is right! It fits very well near the beach. Even more as a convertible
great
esta chido tu vocho 😎😎💪
Thank you! Appreciate it!
Nice video, where was this taken?
Hi. This was filmed in Luxembourg.
Nice
Did that steering wheel come stock? I thought 1972+ beetles had the big plastic horn buttons only. I have ‘72 and would love to swap the steering wheel out for one like yours.
It came stock on the European standard Beetle (Sparkafer it was called the version) up until 1973.
This looks like Furth, Germany . I miss Europe it’s Beautiful!
Agree. Europe is very nice and has beautiful roads.
It feels like riding a real car....i mean not those computerized kind, just stepping the gas "cars"
I really like the input at the gas pedal. As soon as you push the pedal it goes.
What country/market was this car produced for? It’s interesting to see a ‘73 with a metal dash, oval taillights, and a partial headliner.
Not really sure, but I think these were mainly sold in Germany, UK, Italy.
i have a few questions, i got a 74 1300- RHD, Euro model made for Africa market, now did the tail lights change in that one year? mine is built in 73, also my seats are original, but no head rest. and idea on these points?
I think the tail lights in 74 were the ones oval at the top and straight at the bottom. 1973 seems to be the last year for oval tail lights on standard Beetles in Europe. Some standards came without the headrests, indeed.
@@classiccarpov2311 ahh alright thanks mate
Wipers are kind of high on the windshield. Fun car, I had a 74.
They are fixed now!
Did you drive through the whole of Luxembourg in this video or something?
Seems like it, no?
I also have same beetle❤️🔥
I slept midway thru this video haha
That means it's relaxing. 🤣🤣🤣
Memory fade, I thought I had had a 73 VW bug, but I didn't I had a 74. bought it new in 73
:)
My uncle had one all orange when he went to Nam black leather seats
Nice! I have also an Orange one. It's called Clementine Orange if I'm not mistaking
What more do you need?
Awesome bug! May I ask how much you paid for it?
Hi. Sure, I paid 6350 euro / 7700 usd for it.
@@classiccarpov2311 thankyou.
@@classiccarpov2311 Another question: When you bought it for 6.3k, was it already running or did you struggle with anything engine/chassis/rust related?
@@benjamin._.2046 I looked into it. I think it was running
Hi Benjamin. It was running very well. But just to make sure, I opened the engine, cleaned it and put it back together. Plus I did new brakes, new brake fluid.
who need right side mirror if by the slight shake of your head U can see what's behind, that's 1 unique things about this car base on my own xperience
That is true. But I still miss the right hand mirror
O love VVV betlee
I love VW-Käfer. But I don´t own some :(
Hopefully you will own one someday! They are really fun!
i really love vw bug can i buy in 2022
I always find if disconcerting see cars parked along the side of the road facing both ways.
Not the same in your city? You have mostly one way roads there?
Your wipers are parked in the middle of the windshield. You must adjust!
Hi. It was fixed in the meantime. It bugged me also, especially because I have a little ocd going on
@@classiccarpov2311 Ha ha, I guess I do too.
Mashallah!
Which motor u have 1300 or 1600?
Hello! It's 1200 34hp
@@classiccarpov2311 thanks 🌹
Is hard to drive a car without assists systems and power steering? Just curious... Not like its legal to drive with this car where I live anyways...
For me it is really easy! I am a big guy, fat, with some force. The only moment when I feel a little bit the need for power steering is when I park it and I need to rotate the wheel on the spot, without the car moving. Otherwhise, when the car is moving, I can actually steer with 2 fingers. Brakes are fine all the time.
Omg that's Cessange!!
That's true. I lived in Cessange for 2 years.
Similarly like mine, is it 73 1200 model...
Exactly. The same. Pretty good machines. Starts every time.
Is this in Latvia or Lithuania?
It’s Luxembourg
If not a super beetle a 6 ft 4 inch person would be cramped
For sure. You need to be skinny and average height have a normal ride.
I'm not so sure. I'm 6 ft 1 and have no problem with leg room or head room in my beetle as long as the seat if all the way back.
E normal o fusca começar a tremer depois de uns 330km/h?
It was on a hill, and I was in 3rd gear. Plus it has only 34hp. Maybe 2nd gear would have been a better option at that time
That VW sure does not look like the VWs they were selling in North America in 1973. Looks like it is from about 1965. Lights and interior and windshield are quite different. In north american they started calling them Super Beatles and they were quite a bit larger then your 1973 VW.
This is called a Sparkafer (basically a poor man's Beetle), because they used to build it with whatever parts they still had in stock from older models.
How to make a man happy:
True that!
Que delicia, obrigada
What country is this?
Luxembourg
Do you live in Germany?
Hi. I was living in Luxembourg, which is next to Germany.
@@classiccarpov2311 close enough
No safety belt?
It was a lap belt. So it does not matter too much.
it must be nice
That is true. This is my true first classic car that I've owned. I would drive it everyday if possible
my aunt owns one of those
Imagine hot boxing one
I own a 1973 standard. This is not a 1973. No holes on the dashboard for the padded dash. The Steering wheel is from a 1968. The seats are incorrect for the year 1973. This bug is a late 1960's bug. Bumpers are older. Not the 1968 to 1973 standard bumpers.The deck lid is from a 1967 to 1971.I am bit confused about the location of the steering. It should be on the right if it is from Europe. Lastly, the 1973 bugs came with a 16oo cc engine. I have a 1776 engine with a 40 IDF webber.
Hi! What country are you from? I am asking, because in Europe we had the Sandard Beetle (or Sparkafer how it was called in Germany) that came with rounded bumpers, simple steering wheel, and normal headlights. It's a mix of older generations with new ones. If you search Sparkafer on the internet you will see this was an actual model in Europe.
About the steeering on the right hand side, that is only in England, not the whole Europe.
@@classiccarpov2311 USA
@@blackllama4602 in USA the standards from 1973 had the squared bumpers and normal steering wheel, with the horn on the chromed part. Also the back lights were different. I do not know why they did it like that, but they were very different
@@classiccarpov2311 I think the DOT in the US made it more strict and" safer."
How many times has one of those been the ride to go pick up a bag of weed? Lol
I do not know. My vice is food 😂😂😂
@classiccarpov2311 my buddy owned 3 or 4 old vws in highschool. An we didn't need any excuse at all to drive them. Im a cj7 guy but old bugs are just as fun or funner to drive..
@@robchesley4591 CJ7, that is really nice! I do not see them around here at all.