The Results Are.. // 1969 Class 11 VW Beetle Review & Off-Road Test 

Sarah, it was satisfying to peel off the plastic from the stereo. Still waiting for a new voltage regulator but it’s been fun driving it so far. Your assessment of shifting is spot on.

As a Volkswagen fan, this is awesome 👍

My heart has a soft spot for lifted VW bugs. It was wonderful watching this build progress. You build with respect and your love for your projects shows. Incredible job.

That car came out awesome, especially given the amount of body work you put into it in such a short time. Well done!

Ragnar feels like a family member at this point. Take care of him, Tony. Congratulations, sir.

The amount of work you put into everything is astounding! The results speak for themselves. That skirt is fire as well.

That is the cleanest, neatest Beetle engine bay I have ever seen. You did an amazing resto on Ragnar, I'm sure the new owner is going to love him!

I love your channel even more because of this bug. Something so simple and fundamental about them. It's how I got my start in working on cars and your restoration should be in the guide for how it's not only done but done on a amazing budget and time frame.

I thought I was only a fan of Vice grip garage and the JYD expanded universe. But this! This is informative, hilarious, and tremendously entertaining! Thanks for the fun 15 minute ride along.

Growing up in the Midwest (snow) and learning to drive in a square back this car brought back so many memories. "Fish around til you get a bite" . Great build and great video series. Thank you.

What is not to love 👍 That little bug is well-sorted. You gave it just the right touches♥

For one day in December, 2022, Ragnar was the king of Mt. Sarah! Fabulous review and even more fabulous restomod. Thank you as always! 👍👍👍

lol, as a former owner of a '69 bug I see you are an expert in the "driver assist" rocking motion required to accelerate the vehicle beyond 35 mph... great job! My inner 17 year old is impressed with what a proper budget (along with the internal drive to "do it right") can do!

My jaw literally dropped, when it so easily went up the hill! Then I got up from my seat and cheered for Ragnar!

You did an awesome job on the Bug Sarah 👍👍🏁🏁

Your perseverance and attention to detail are nothing short of legendary, and your sense of humour is inspiring to say the least. It's clear you enjoy what you do, and I feel that enjoyment is genuinely contagious; you are brilliant, and the things you do, in the manner you do them are, as mentioned above, nothing less than contagious and utterly relatable. I couldn't be more enthusiastic about the Celica build, (making one awesome thing out of two or more things of questionable awesomeness is hobby of mine) and can't wait to see what your passion has in store for your viewers in the future. Also, I dig the knowledge you drop on Angel from time to time... Like "Clamps" from Futurama for example in an episode a while back. Cheers, keep on Sarah-ing!

How you look so proud of the hard work you've done. Bravo Sarah.

Great job Sarah. That classic Beetle sound.

By far my favorite Sarah build! I have entered many YT car giveaways, but this the one I really wanted 😢

You did a marvelous job in restoring (and modifying) this car. Awesome!

So glad you stuck with a Super Bettle motor and keep it slightly modified but Beetlish. Love the speed test, 0-55 in 120 seconds ! Hill climb was impressive. MPG doesn't matter ! You're restore was awesome to watch and hope the new owner has as much fun driving it offroad as you did.

First car was a 71 super beetle. Of all the cars i have owned, it’s the one I missed the most. I learned to cut my mechanical skills on my bug. This video series kept smile on my face the whole time!

The Beetle looks great ! You did an amazing job Sarah !

I have never been so excited to see car review and so sad at the same time. I wish you would have filmed and released this video before the giveaway. What a great job the team did and you should be very proud of all of your hard work! Merry Christmas everyone.

Sarah, I really wish this was going to be mine. I love VW so much when I was your age I rebuilt 3 of these beauties. Today I do not have the time or the workable space but love them so much. Was a treat to watch you build this lovely fun car.

Absolutely outdid yourself on this. Period correct and totally badass bug! 👏🏻 I’m sure Tony is going to have a blast with little Ragnar. 👍🏻

You exceeded your goal on this build. The upgraded suspension really makes a huge difference. I remember driving a "stock" VW from around 1969 on an off road dirt trail and it was a blast as well as quite capable. It was nice to feature the new owner in the video as well.

Nothing like an old VW bug, owned 4 of them! Love them!

Outstanding video Sarah! Hats off for great information, humor , and incredible detailed talent & hard work…

Looking great in the 1960’s skirt and boots. Austin Powers style lol. Great job on the bug too. 😊

This project was nothing short of incredible Sarah! From start to finish, I'm just in awe of the vision and drive to achieve such a clean and classy classic Bug build. I bet the new owner of Ragnar is just as ecstatic with the result as we all are! What a wonderful way to end the year! Happy Holidays!

This project car was my favorite Sarah’s video series. Thank you for the entertainment.

Beautiful bug! I loved seeing it climb with ease what most modern suv crossovers struggle or fail to do.

For a mere moment I didn't think this video was happening, but how could it not? Congrats to it's new owner. I'm jealous! May have to go the bug build route myself now. Loved this series. Well done Sarah!

It was truly enjoyable to watch you breakdown, refinish and build Ragnar. The original beetle is awesome.

Top speed of my 68 bug was 75 mph on flat ground witch was 20 mph over the speed limit at the time. I really loved watching this build.

Great exhaust note. It’s the classic Beetle chirp with an underlying growl. The car looks so great. You and Foodcake did an awesome job.

Fun Fact . Over here in Australia , those little Beetles were about the only thing that would RELIABLY do the East to West coast run across the Nullabor Plain . Hot place and a very extensive SHITTY dirt section at the time . Yes the National Highway ,🤣. VW's are excellent on dirt because they are so light . Little Ragnar went up that climb better than I expected though . Who needs power , just add Lightness . The Colin Chapman formula .

Best bolstering test yet !! Loved Ragnar yeeting up that hill 👍👍

I simply LOVE IT! It's not just the car, which came out great. It's your enthusiasm and passion of the whole process and this video that really makes this car great. We can all tell it truly was a labor of love.

This was my fav build so far you have done behind the MR2. Excellent job and congrats to the new owner!

It was a lot of fun watching you build this bug. Well done 👍✌️☮️

I loved seeing this review. After watching each step. From when it first came to the shop. To This very day. Great Content Sarah. You've outdone Yourself with this one. I'm Really looking forward to the V8 Celica

I kept going to hit the like button throughout the video but realized I already liked it. That’s how much I like Sarah’s work on this car.

Old school Beetles are awesome! I loved my '67 SOOOO much! Congrats to Tony! And to you, Sarah, for such a great job on little Ragnar!

Great Beetle Bug, the new owner will have a blast with it. I’ve had excellent results painting headers and other exhaust parts with BBQ paint and will do the same with a pair of headers for a project I’m working on. I also love that more women are getting involved in the car thing; keep up the great work but don’t forget to take some time off on occasion

I’m sad to see it go Fabulous effort and result 🙏🙏🙏 Merry Christmas babe 🎄⛄️🌸

*sniff* We’re gonna miss you little buddy. It’s like the last episode of a beloved tv series.

Merry Xmas Sarah. Can't wait to see how that pile of V8 rust turns out.

I like how you said "somehow it doesn't have a single leak". Sarah we watched you kick your OCD in overdrive on this project car is better than when it was brand new in every way. Keep up the hard work you're my favorite

Here in the North, VW beetles are well known for being great in the snow, so I'm not surprised Ragnar handled the off-road portion with ease. Especially with those "Extra Traction Power King" tires! After seeing the bean test, my Crosstrek doesn't seem so slow, even though there's a similarity in engine sound. I'm sure Tony is going to love this car with all the attention you gave it for the restoration. Can't wait to see all you do with the Celica!

So impressive. You and Ragnar both. Speaking of both, you and your skills are amazing. Also, that bolster wiggle will never be equaled. Thanks for another awesome video.

We Germans drink every time Sarah pronounces Bilstein "correctly"

Very cool bug! Great nickname👑(just finished Vikings/last kingdom) And class 11 racing🤩

Thanks for the video Sarah! Merry Xmas🐧🌻

Watching this review is a stroll down memory lane. I remember watching all your videos from the time you brought Ragnar home.

I’m surprised it actually made it up that hill. Great job as always!

Sarah, you are awesome.

Sarah is beyond amazing! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. Love the Bug!

I hope you added a Sarah-N-Tuned sticker to the back window.

This car is simply a masterpiece. It does no more...and certainly no less...than what its mission calls for. Too many cars today are just a lot of gingerbread with no substance. Not this car. You were THE correct person to resurrect this humble masterpiece. You made of this car a fine example for others in the car world to follow. I echo the thoughts of others: you're the hardest-working...and smartest...car RU-vidr out there. Congratulations on a job supremely well done. 👍 Oh...and Mele Kalikimaka to you and yours, too.

Hello Sarah -n- Tuned

You literally do your builds so damn clean. I recently bought an 18 wrx that I'm little by little going through and making 110% Huge inspiration coming from a tech who appreciates attention to detail. I got out of project cars for a while and waited for something worthy of building and I go back to your past and current videos for inspiration. Keep doing what you do.

That hill climb was really cool! I had no idea a Beetle could do that.

This build came out great. I really liked the choices you made, riding the line between OEM and tasteful upgrades. Loved your 60's outfit choice as well.

Ahhhhhh the sound of the exhaust brings back soooo many memories!

It's amazing how hearing that old air-cooled engine brings back memories of my father's beetle from a long long time ago.....

congratulations tony.

Wow! Sarah, you are so generous....I can not believe that you have given-away that awesome Beetle! What a blessed of the winner of that "AWESOME RESTORED" Volkswagen Beetle! That car is pretty fantastic to ride! I love it! Congratulations to the lucky winner!

This video was sooo cool, reviewing your very own hard work, and then handing the keys over.

You did that bug justice Sarah, I like that little thing, going to miss seeing it and hope the new owner takes care of it... FANTASTIC JOB

Beautiful 😍 job Sarah 👍💕☘️. You kept the original look. The winner inherits a beautiful car.

I noticed the rocks chocking the front wheels at the end. You did marvelous!

Such an exuberant car review. You epitomise the passion these old Volkswagens inspire. Perfect mix of custom and stock. From seeing sooo many slammed VWs it's nice to see them going up in the world.

I restored several VW’s in the 1960’s. How great that doing so in the 2020’s is still so rewarding. They are like automotive LEGOs. So easy to mix and match components, and so fun to rally off road!

Those old bugs were pretty much bulletproof…great job restoring it and all the video documentation you provided. All the jokes and sexual innuendos are much appreciated!

Glad you got to drive it…I think you now understand a couple of the cars strengths and how much fun they can be to drive. ♥️

Way to go, Sarah. Tony gets the car, but we all win with this project. Thanks!

The Beetle was a rare thing, a perfect car. They truly don't make them like that anymore.

None of us deserve a car as pristine as this. New owner better look after it. Love all the hard work you put into the Vocho 👏

I’m sure a lot of old Bug owners commented. I had a ‘69 bus, a ‘70 Beetle, and a ‘75 Super Beetle w/ fuel injection, cloth seats, and factory a/c. Fun cars. Nimble and inexpensive. Great build and review Sarah!

whenever I see finger pointers on a stick, I giggle. what a great job on the car, Sarah.

You killed it with this build!! We enjoyed every video!! Even though you won't build another bug slammed named Rangar. 😆 the exhaust is chirpy and great. That's the best thing about an old bug!!

My first car was a '73 non Super. I put 1776cc kits from JC Whitney in it with the dual Weber carb setup. As slow as it was, I managed to collect plenty of tickets with it and sliding it around in the rain was my intro to the joy of driving. I got to a point where I could blow a motor, pull it, re-jug it and have it back in in a single Saturday afternoon working with a floor jack in the street. It was my intro to maintaining vehicles and basic mechanics.

Thanks Sarah! You're a doll. 🥰 This was a fun series to watch! Congrats to Tony for the win!

You, the work you did, and the result are a masterpiece, imho

Sarah put a huge amount of effort into this “BUG”….. very impressive.

This was an awesome series of videos. You and your helpers worked very hard and it turned out great. Hope you all get some time to do some fun and relaxing stuff over the holiday season.

Sarah, you and your friends did a great job on this Bug. It's set up as a perfect snow car now. These bugs are some of the most fun slow cars anyone can ever drive. But they cannot be race driven like this, they are best driven just like you drove it. At high cornering speeds in tight corners, the front suspension likes to tuck under, roll the tire sidewall over and roll the car over. But that's when you are driving one like a 16-year-old teenager. These Bugs are so much fun to drive. The way you restored it to almost stock preserves the little chirp in the exhaust note of a truly healthy VW bug engine and the heater boxes make sure it is an all-year-round vehicle. The great braking is a function of all rear end weight shift to the front. All air-cooled disc brake equipped VW's and Porsches feature some on the finest braking performance you could ever get in a car. You built a VW bug to drive and enjoy and I know it's new owner will enjoy your brilliant workmanship for a very long time to come. Job well done, Sarah.

You are one tough cookie, IN was sure you would give Ragnar top marks because you created him, but you are true to your craft. One of my favourite series on the whole of the Googleness go the InterWEB. You are a lovable HOOT . Well done from start to finish. You ROCK !!

I’ve been a VW/Porsche air cooled fan since the early 70’s. This is an awesome build and wonderful story. Hope to see it out in the desert some day! 😊

I love how Ragnar eventually turned out and that it ended up going to someone who actually seems to be driving it. Congrats to Tony, and thanks for putting in the hard work to build such a badass little bug!!

You do amazing work and always have very enjoyable videos. Keep making them please.

Hats off to the off-road photographer segment. The lighting, the terrain, the sky and clouds.... ....made that part of the video chime. Don't change a thing on your channel. The mix of your videos, from vehicle testing to ice blasting and wiring, to giving Ragnar the beans is so much fun to watch. I hope you can take some time off, relax a little bit and have a Merry Christmas can a Happy New Year.

Wow...what an awesome review, Sarah. I love air cooled VWs, and this one does not disappoint. You're right, in that those Bilstein shocks make a world of difference in the way the car handles off-road. Keep up the great work.

You kick ass Sarah!! That’s one of the cleanest Beetles ever!! Awesome build!

Great job Sarah, younger brother Ragnar looks awesome! Thanks for the adventure with the beetle, can’t wait for the next one … lol.

"I had a barbeque stain on my white t-shirt" The song jumped into my head as soon as I saw the thumb nail.

I grew up in Germany for 10 years in the 70’s to 80’s when my father was running a business there and my first two cars were Beetles, the 2nd was a modded Super Beetle that could hit 120 on the autobahn, loads of fun

I had a '65 a long time ago and it climbed a super steep sandy hill with 5 people piled in it and it was lowered onto the bump stops in the rear. Got my 4WD truck stuck trying to climb the same hill. They dont look like it but with the engine weight right on top of the drive wheels they can actually climb very well.