My father bought a VW Beetle ragtop brand new in 1961. I was born a year later and grew up with that little car. He sold it in 1974 when the Navy transferred us from Puerto Rico back to Connecticut. My mom had a 1969 or 1970 Squareback she also bought new. That car made the trip back from P.R., but never resonated with me like that Bug. Over the years, I have had multiple friends who have owned old VWs, but my turn always seemed to be out of reach. I never wanted one as a daily driver and was never in a position (as a teen/college student) to purchase a second car. I’ve owned a 74 Charger, 69 340 Dart Swinger, 94 Z/28, 97 Acura Integra GSR, 67 Chrysler Newport and about 20 others, but never a Bug. About 4 years ago, in my mid 50’s, my wife asked one day “What are you waiting for?” It didn’t take long for me to realize I had no valid response. I am now the proud owner of my very own VW Beetle, a 1972 Super. Every Saturday and Sunday, all throughout the year (weather permitting, since it needs a wiper motor), I have the most relaxing putts around town, just me, my Bug and my coffee……and on occasion, my wife, if it’s not overwhelmingly hot and humid like it can get during summers in Central Virginia.
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