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I'm no car enthusiast but when it comes to VW Beetle I get caught in a love bug. I've been having a crush on this cute hot wheels ever since. The whole thing is just adorable that I wish I could collect them in different colors, put in a box and play with them all day. Haha. Forgive me for sounding ridiculous.
My uncle had a powder blue Beetle which he owned since the 1970's. It was his signature ride that every time people see it driving around town, they'd know it was him. The Beetle matched his charisma, being friendly and approachable.
This car model's timelessness makes it a darling of the crowd. Being inexpensive, friendly, and easy to maintain its worldwide popularity led it to be called "The People's Car". As a matter of fact, it is the most-produced car in automotive history.
Facing competition with modern cars, demand for the Beetle has declined leading to its last production in 2003. The very last beetle produced in Mexico was nicknamed "El Rey", Spanish for "The King", which resides in Volkswagen's museum in Germany.
If given the chance to own this classic vehicle, I wouldn't hesitate at all. It would be an honor to drive this iconic car. Come to think about it, this is my dream ride... oh, yes it is.
Check out these uniquely customized Beetles you'd enjoy looking at in awe:
1. Vochol
Vochol is a beaded VW Beetle in Mexico. The name is a combination of Mexico's term for the Beetle "vocho" and "Huichol" which is the common name of the Wirrarika indigenous group that transformed this car into a beaded work of art.
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| My uncle's restored 1972 VW Beetle (c. M. Ongcog) |
This car model's timelessness makes it a darling of the crowd. Being inexpensive, friendly, and easy to maintain its worldwide popularity led it to be called "The People's Car". As a matter of fact, it is the most-produced car in automotive history.
Facing competition with modern cars, demand for the Beetle has declined leading to its last production in 2003. The very last beetle produced in Mexico was nicknamed "El Rey", Spanish for "The King", which resides in Volkswagen's museum in Germany.
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| Source: http://www.ridelust.com |
El Rey rolling off the production line at Volkswagen plant in Puebla, Mexico
If given the chance to own this classic vehicle, I wouldn't hesitate at all. It would be an honor to drive this iconic car. Come to think about it, this is my dream ride... oh, yes it is.
Check out these uniquely customized Beetles you'd enjoy looking at in awe:
1. Vochol
Vochol is a beaded VW Beetle in Mexico. The name is a combination of Mexico's term for the Beetle "vocho" and "Huichol" which is the common name of the Wirrarika indigenous group that transformed this car into a beaded work of art.
Source: http://www.vochol.com.mx
2. Wrought Iron Beetle
Gate and fencing Croatian company MG Vrbanus stripped the VW Beetle and applied wrought iron sections. This is their way of displaying their quality craftsmanship. The company thought of using the Beetle for such advertisement since most people identify with it being an iconic vehicle.
Source: http://www.visualnews.com
3. Wooden Beetle
Mr. and Mrs. Bojic from Bosnia and Herzegovina tiled up their Beetle with wood. The couple carved each wooden tile in their own garden workshop. Before being applied on the car, each tile underwent 23 separate procedures like cutting, beveling and smoothing.
Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn
2. Wrought Iron Beetle
Gate and fencing Croatian company MG Vrbanus stripped the VW Beetle and applied wrought iron sections. This is their way of displaying their quality craftsmanship. The company thought of using the Beetle for such advertisement since most people identify with it being an iconic vehicle.
Source: http://www.visualnews.com
3. Wooden Beetle
Mr. and Mrs. Bojic from Bosnia and Herzegovina tiled up their Beetle with wood. The couple carved each wooden tile in their own garden workshop. Before being applied on the car, each tile underwent 23 separate procedures like cutting, beveling and smoothing.
Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn
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