what would u choose between early beetles or late

if u guys have a chance to buy , what would u choose early or late beetles.

cheers, Jay

i'd go early...i already got two late ones.

Early all the way, so much better looking in my opinion. More-so if it was an oval.

Depends on what ya want it for. Daily driver, a seventy's 12 volt irs is much better. If ya want something for a bit of fun get a fifty's or sixtys Beetle.
Rob...

i`m with Robo , have a six volt early and as its only used 2 to 3 times a month can be a pain because the battery goes flat😬 but she sure is a lot of fun to drive in and the looks that you get are priceless

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early for sure...

sleeker style and shape. low back seats. no 'fatchik' tag :P

[ Edited on 21/10/2005 by twoguns ]

I am the other way - FAT CHICK ALL THE WAY!!!

a late super any time!!!

Seriously - depends what you want

I prefer the fat rounded german look of a 1303 super

to me the following applies

Cal look - early sixties

German Look - 1303's

Daily driver - any super

Classic Beetle - 1967

"THE" stocker - early heart tail light oval (well.... no one can afford a split!)

Something different - 1958 semaphore rag

Race car - super

My ultimate - 1975 rack and pinion cabrio with a type 4, brembos and lots of Porsche





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pre 67 pls.. but each to their own as long as its VW who cares bears.. 😉

I've always liked the 1968 Beetle.....

Disc brakes - Large glass - 12 volts - fuel tank flap -
better two speed wipers -
fresh air vent in bonnet -
better stronger bumpers -
Automatic with IRS rear suspension -


plus Hella H4 halogen headlamps -
Alternator from L 1303 superbug -
Electric fuel pump - pressure regulator -
weber carburetor -
doghouse oil cooler & fan shroud etc -
Tacho & 3 other gauges -
L - 1303 steering wheel -
KMH german speedo -
BOSCH driving lights -
Rear window stop lamp-
NOS rear mud flaps - NOS rear deck lid -
sump extension - type 3 cooling tinware -
tinted windows - glass sunroof -


Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

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if money wasnt a problem, id buy a hebmuller 😀

i prefer the look of a pre-67, still in love with my 68 though 🙂

pod wrote:i`m with Robo , have a six volt early and as its only used 2 to 3 times a month can be a pain because the battery goes flat😬 but she sure is a lot of fun to drive in and the looks that you get are priceless

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12 Volt Conversion, CSP Wide 5 Discs all round and IRS man, it`s the way to go!!

have an early (57) and a late late (03)... love em both.

I like the mechanicals of the lates, big engine bays, 12 volts, better door locks, etc etc.
But I like the looks of the earlier models, long bonnet, wide 5 wheels,

I've finally registered my '67 bug last week.. Had a ball driving round the neighbourhood the last few days.. Down to the shops, pick son from tennis.. down to the club..

I must admit though, I think that is all it will be used for (a runabout).. Until son starts driving then I guess it will be a daily driver for a while..

Years ago, I drove a 1303 after having early 60's beetles.. Luxury in comparison.. better all round ride but too much plastic.. the old style has style 😉

I love my 74 L model Superbug... I like the little things like the elephants foot tail lights, curved windscreen and padded dash! She's my baby! :blush

i love my 1302 sbug so much i got 3 of them now

Early all the way. I''m only on my first bug but I searched for ages to get a '60's model. Not too keen on the late models. Don't like the squarer bumpers and the short bonnet.

Why all the questions nube....???
With a grand total of 5 posts and at least 2 threads started about basically the same subject, you should just come out and ask the question......


"Will people still talk to me if I buy a New Beetle".....😂











Will you be filling out your profile soon...???🥷

WABaja wrote:Why all the questions nube....???
With a grand total of 5 posts and at least 2 threads started about basically the same subject, you should just come out and ask the question......


"Will people still talk to me if I buy a New Beetle".....😂

whats real interesteing is that no one even paid slight consideration to LATE late beetles... :P wasnt even considered in any reply yet.

Race car- Super
Daily driver - Super
Drag Car - Early
Cool, cruise type car- Early

I like the shape of both. the later can look meaner, but so can the early.

Bizarre wrote:My ultimate - 1975 rack and pinion cabrio with a type 4, brembos and lots of Porsche

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C'mon Barry, you know you want to. :thumb:thumb

For me, I love the smoothness of the earlies, but being a habitual hypocrite, am driving a 1303 Cab at the mo.

squizy wrote:C'mon Barry, you know you want to. :thumb:thumb

mmmust........re....re......resist........



:P

Definitely love 70's Beetles, I love my PBB! :P

New Beetles are nice: a Cabrio in the Icy Blue-Silver colour, all options, full leather, turbo-ed.....

If I had a choice between an early or late AND they were both in good condition or at least the same condition as each other I would go for the early but life really sucks because you never seem to have an opportunity like that in real life.....or in my life at least that is, married, 3 kids, a mortgage. Oh God someone kill me!!

ancientbugger wrote:If I had a choice between an early or late AND they were both in good condition or at least the same condition as each other I would go for the early but life really sucks because you never seem to have an opportunity like that in real life.....or in my life at least that is, married, 3 kids, a mortgage. Oh God someone kill me!!

now now dont despair..
id kill for a cab like the one in your avatar.. but id still drive my oval about.. :P

the earlier the sweeter, nice lines, nice style.. and rarer!

It's comes down to what you like. I never really liked the early bugs until recently! I have a 68 that I have been restoring which will be great for the next few years and then I will buy an oval. I love the look of the ovals now by far, but my 68 comes close!!! 😀😍

68's for me
stuck in limbo between early and late 👍
but my dream bug is 62 sunroof running erco's and a big stroker motor

yep, early for me but i like late as well....
its the bumpers on the lates that i dont like(bent c channel)
deon

[ Edited on 27-10-2005 by sgetty ]