Taking a vacation in Mexico is like stepping back in time. One did not have to look far to see hundreds of Super Beetles throughout the day. Busses, Things and the occasional buggy rounded out a great sightseeing excursion in trying to see as many old VW’s as possible. Here are only a few of the Mexican Beetle’s we captured on vacation:
The typical street view:
Of course, in a tropical climate one can get away with these type of chops-
This Thing was in really great condition!
Just when I was about to publish this post, I received a call from my wife. She accidentally skid out in the car and put it in the ditch. Needless to say, i was glad she was alright, but the car was damaged. Strangely enough, the damage was eerily similar to the damage in this ad. The ad about your wife damaging the car. weird.
On that note, Here is a great video of VW Beetle’s meeting both major and minor annoyances:
It was only a matter of time before someone made this, and now it is here!
Authors Richard Copping and Ken Cservenka, have 70 years’ experience working with classic Beetle and the problems/opportunities that a buyer will face.
This app covers VW Beetles built from 1945-2003, including Cabriolet, Standard and Deluxe, 1300 Beetle, 1500 Beetle, 1302S, 1303, and Mexican-built Beetles (from 1978).
I laughed, I cried. I cried some more.
At least the floorpans were in good shape . . .
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