There's no doubt that a large part of the Beetle's mass appeal is it's iconic look and inability to blend in, but there is another side to these little cars that is less often seen, a side with a bit more (what's the word?) edge. So we thought we'd take a minute to pay homage to the VW Hot Rod.
These hardcore slug-bugs (like their loving owners) make no excuses for what they are, and if you don't like it, then you can just keep walking buddy!
Find this one in Savannah, Georgia for only $3,999.
But maybe you're more into the clean polished look, a head-to-toe transformation that keeps the soul of the Beetle intact, but everything else...well, "customized" to say the least. Then check out this fire-engine red Volkswagen beauty that made it's presence known at Volksfest, in Port Adelaide, Australia.
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This 1966 Beetle has been pulled from the salvaged yard and given a new chance at life. Pumping out a whopping 180 bhp, and fitted with an aluminum gas tank, new engine with less than 1,000 miles, disc brakes and '32 Ford headlights and tail lights, this buggy is one bad mama-jama. Find it here in Tennessee for $12k.
What's truly amazing is the amount creativity and artistry incorporated into each one of these VW builds, there is really no limit to what you can do, and no preset stigma as to what it should and shouldn't look like. After all, not only is it a Beetle - it's a hot rod. Here are a couple more to get those creative juices flowing.
Sources and Images:
classiccarstodayonline.com
straightspeed.files.wordpress.com
flickriver.com, ebay.com
modifiedcartrader.com
cars-on-line.com, thesamba.com
