Looks exactly the same as my neighbours car back on the low 1980’s. Tried to buy it as he was over 80 but he wouldn’t. So I bought a 1959 model. Awesome car, but had to sell it as had a kid and no seatbelts.
I had a 68 1500 12volt for 13 years. To this day I rate it as the best all round, rugged, and most reliable car I have owned. I deeply regret selling it.
I, too, bought my first car when I was 18. It was when I had just turned 18 and got my driver's licence. It was a model 1967 (like this one?). Anyway, it had the flat hub caps and slanted headlights (the vertical headlights were introduced on the model 1968, as were the flat bumpers). I bought the car for money earned as a farm hand, and I was sooooooo proud. :-):-). The color of mine was Lotusweiß. I, myself, am a model 1950, and the remaining growth on my head is about the same color as that which I see on your avatar. :-)
Beautiful old car. It pretty much just needed a good wash and polish as it was stored in a nice barn and was in great condition to start with. I love it 😊
I don’t think so, the barn is dusty, not damp. The paint has blemishes consistent with that sort of storage. Obviously the car was in good condition when it was stored. A car in that condition would more than likely have body seals in good condition beetles are reasonably air tight hence lack of dust in the interior. A good find and happy to see it cleaned up and hopefully back on the road soon.
Probably the nicest barn find anybody has ever seen. Not a mouse turd in sight, seatcovers protected the original upholstery, floor clean. Unbelievable. Hope the engine is in the same shape.
@@surlycrosscheck1 ... I have personally found cars sitting for a decade or more and other than dirt, they were fairly pristine. Where the dry rot issues show up is in a year or so after people use it, and things get shaken up. Of course, those old seats are not filled with foam rubber, they are horsehair. Tires are another story. They will hold air and roll long after they are not safe to drive on. Anyway, on a few of the cars I had to deal with (newer than this) the seats went to dust about a year later, after being exposed to daily use and sunshine.
@@surlycrosscheck1 ... I thought the covers were fake fur / wool (cheap fleece material) which would have been fairly common 30 years ago. It holds up well, but the elastic would be toast by now.
A truly remarkable find. Great on the cosmetics, but I was disappointed not to see a mechanical overhaul done. Is there more to come, hopefully? I’d love to see it being driven under its own power, an even more impressive conclusion…
It's an absolute dream of a barn find!! All original complete cleaned up very nicely, and them Swedish accessories are the cherry on this Kaefer. Super cool, don't change a thing on it.😍😍😛
Absolutely gorgeous! The way that thing cleaned up is a testament to the quality of the factory paint and everything else. That car looks like it’s a year old.
Unfortunately, they don't make 'em like that any more. That,s what I think we should be making now instead of all these electric pieces of crap. I owned a couple of those old "Bugs" back in the day. They were "bullet proof"!
I think she is 1961. Exactly the same VW was given to me by my mother. This brought all the good memories back to me; I am now 80 years old. Bijan, London
Thank you for sharing. I used to work on 1300-1800 cc V Dub engines. Rebuilt one down to the crankshaft and out. It took me two months and some new tools but afterward, it screamed. This is a beaut. With new oil and gas, filters, plugs, and a valve adjustment, I can hear her purr right now.
This car brought back some memories. I had a 1966 VW Beetle 1300 that I drove to Guadalajara, Mexico when I went to school there in 1971. After driving it there for few years it was stolen from in front of the house I was living at the time to never be seen again. When I bought it a VW independent mechanic check out the engine and put in slightly larger pistons. It was in effect larger than the normal 1300 and would really move being so light weight. Great fun car to drive.
Back in the day, putting slightly larger pistons in was common...and also adding an aftermarket exhaust/header, made a decent difference...just doing those two things could give you an extra 5-10hp---making a Bug a more fun car to drive. I did that to my 1962 Ghia...it really made that little car feel sporty! Some guys would go nuts, and install more powerful engines...but then the mpg would drop.
Brings back great memories. My first car was a 1960 beetle that I bought in 1973 Was alot of fun to drive, but the heater wasn't worth a crap😅!! Would love to have another one.
Some of those older Bugs came with gas heaters!...They were banned in the USA...But my wife's grandma owned a 1960 Corvair, that had a gas heater...It was just awesome!
The most Beautiful car " Beetle " reminds of mine 1962 which i owned from 65 - 78 and have very good memories & dream about it now and then . If given a chance would still love to own . The best ever Car producerd by Germany . Best of luck 👍
That's an amazing barn find of a 1966 Seasand beetle with Platinum Mosaic interior in mint condition...not many left in the world looking like that....thanks for sharing it! I hope you can preserve it without modifications...
Our family had a beetle like this when I was a child. I remember the sound of the seats when they would clunk back into place. What a lucky find. It looks as though it's been repainted. The fender seals would have been black and not body colored.
The barn that protected the Beetle all those years was kept in good repair by the owner of both. One more vintage car that'll see the road again soon enough.
No.... Dirt runs off easier on a cleaner surface and if you start from the top you would rinse the chemichals away making it harder for the dirt to loosen up! You should always start from the bottom when rinsing/shooting away chemichals! When you rinse away the "handwash soap" its ok to start at the top.
I bought a '67 VW Beetle 1300 a few years ago. The car is in amazing, original condition. I'm only removing a few "embellishments" from the previous owners to restore it to the condition it was in when it was delivered. Great video 😊👍
WOW! What a transformation. Had a 57 bug. Bombed around the country going to rock concerts. This was back in 71. Went from California to Louisiana for a big concert. "Celebration of Life". Billed as a Woodstock II. Destination sucked getting there was fun. Loved my old bug, so many memories.
Well done!!! I owned a '66 years ago that I brought back to life, but nothing like this grand old lady! I found mine in an elderly persons front yard and they only wanted 250 USD for her, couldn't let that pass now could I ? Spent many pleasant hours on her, wish I still owned her. Be well and safe peace to you and yours
Olá, eu sou apaixonado por FUSCA e, que maravilha de vídeo, e com este polimento que você fez neste carro incrível. Parabéns e obrigado por nos mostra este lindo carro. 🇧🇷🙋♂️🚗
One of the nice colors of the classic VW "Beetle Bug". For me, I would have taken off the license plates and, in spraying down the car with the soap solution as well as the rinsing, I'd spray in the wheel wells openings and, behind the openings of the bumpers. One thing for sure...the car looks good for a 1960's style model! I had a '69 dark green "Beetle" with the roll-back sun roof. That was a fun car! My father had a new black color "Beetle Bug" for a few years. In the summer of 1970, Dad and Mom bought a VW "Fastback" light blue model. That car went to me in late '74 and I had it till the summer of '76. (Had to sell it for "extra cash" after getting married; that was a sad day to sell "Heidi" as I called her) The Volkswagen early cars has always had my heart! I like to see these restoration projects and seeing folks still proudly showing them.
Sehr gute Arbeit. Der zuvor stark verschmutzte Lack konnte offensichtlich gerettet werden. So muss es sein. Und der Chrom konnte auch gerettet werden. Hut ab für diese vorbildliche Aktion. Das hat mir sehr gefallen.😊😗
I remember the 1967 VW BUG I inherited from my Grandmother. It was lite blue and built solid. She had only paid six hundred dollars for it brand new and hardly driven it. What a little gem it was. My parents traded me a station wagon when I went off to college and gifted the little BUG to my younger brother. One day I came home for a visit and found my beloved BUG totaled. I could have strangled him.
What an absolutely stunning and beautiful car. I'd rather have this electrified and simple with no driver assist electronics. Than a modern car. Perfect urban runabout. ❤
Que carrinho bonitinho!!!! Tive um desses ano 67, exatamente nessa cor!! Foi meu primeiro carro, muitas recordações da juventude!!! grato por compartilhar essa pequena maravilha!! Abraços do Brasil!!! 😃👏👏👏💖
My first beetle was bought new by my dad in 1968. he put 100 k miles on it, then my younger brother wore out the tires and the clutch at the same time and just walked away from it. I came along needing a cheap car so they said if you can get it running you can have it. After a new clutch and tires it was buffed up much like in this video--I did it all by hand. I drove it for ten years, eventually sold it for 1000 bucks.
I don't know it's staged, but I know that isn't an 'original' car. There are lots of inconsistencies in the age of components fitted to the vehicle and IMHO that's unusual for a barn find.
Когда я смотрю такие ролики, душа плачет. Сколько химии выбрасывают в природу, из за каких то железяк! Тем более, когда это можно сделать гораздо экономнее.
Ahhhhh...the 1300 . 1966, one year-only import here in the US. Transitional model to larger engine/s and bigger glass, just before (3yr?) McPherson struts and double joined rear axles. Was my first daily driver, from family car to gymkhanas and road rallies. Wunderbar!
Fantastikt trevligt video, och ett bra jobb av dig. Som förvaltar ett stycke kulturhistoria både med denna bil och tidigare Saab å Volvo bilar:) Hade varit kul å få se den live. Ha en fortsatt fin sommar.
This car is a once in a lifetime barn score. The condition is superb and a wonderful ride that is stock!!! Why is there no running clips? I have been a vw tinkerer for 45 years and I really would have been excited to see it run 😞
i always wanted an old VW like that (1963 is my favorite year for those) , i just never got serious about finding and buying one , i love the old VW vans too , wonderful vehicles!
Also had a 1966 VW. It was the same color but never looked as great as this one. Can you share the name of the products you used? This was a great video so keep them coming!!
Would have liked to have seen the shape the engine was in and how it and the electrical were working. Seems to be in pretty good shape for a "barn find".
Der ginge schon als Neuwagen durch. Der wurde nie verhunzt, Alles sorgsam geschutzt. Selbst die innenpolstersitze schauen aus wie neu. Da ist Dank der schon Bezuge nie etwas abgenutzt. Solch einen Käfer findet man vieleicht noch in einem Museum der noch niemals auf der Straße war. Alle Autohersteller stellen sich die ersten Wagen rüber für ins Museum.
My first car was a red 1963 1300 VW Beetle and this brought it back to life for me. I would have loved to have heard that motor again, it looked like it would have started right up too.
Looks stunning, and it would be fun to drive one again. My older brother bought a 66 brand new, the one year motor, though his had a little more metallic look to the green. Back in those days there were VW Ralleys everywhere in southern California and he always entered with his 66 VW. Then he bought a new 1968 black VW drove it 2 weeks from new, pulled the motor to have it built to I believe 1935cc's, it would pull the front wheels off the ground, cool. He only had that 68 for less than 6 months when I bought a new 1969 Chevelle SS396 and blew his doors off. He retaliated by buying a new 1970 Z-28 which I am humble enough to know he was faster than I again. Miss my older brother and the things he taught me about VW's. Keep that 66 and Drive it, they are fun!!
No, the 1300 sign on the back was from much later after 1970. We had a 1964 VW my dad picked up from Germany and took to Tucson, AZ. We used it for years and years, it was our teenager car back then
@@emsnewssupkis6453 No, look at the taillights, interieur, bumper and headlights. Also this Beetle got no door for the fuel cap, so it must be earlier than 1967. The 1300 was built from 1965, so ist must be a 1965 or 1966.
