Classic 1953 Oval Window Beetle Bug Ragtop Restoration Montage

[@MisterItchy]

Another beautiful bug! I so wish I could afford your services! You do such great work!

[@vwfanatic2390]

I said out loud, over and over, while watching this video, just one word, because it’s so breathtaking, the only word to say is: WOW (at least 20 times)

[@classicvwbugs]

Thank you!

[@noneyabiznas3590]

Wow Chris you and your guys do a fantastic Job!! Love it!!

[@simoncrest5354]

Wow absolutely fantastic. So so so much work and time put into that. Well done

[@richardmiller3919]

NO PROBLEM.... You always can fix that bug!!!!! Love to watch beetle bugs on video even I’m 72. I miss my 1965 as I bought it for $1000 when I was 18. Sad but good memory.

[@stephenhenion8304]

At least you had one... I had 5 Beetles.... now the prices are just crazy...

[@steveafanador6441]

Damn that thing was rotted. 😮. Your shop brought it back to life better than new👍👍. Your the best 🙏

[@brianharris5446]

Beach House song to an awesome restoration - it's like this video was made for me! Beautiful car!

[@dyer2cycle]

..BEUATIFUL restoration, beautiful car!...and thank you for RESTORING it instead of "rodding" it or "rest-modding" it..or even worse, leaving it in "patina".... :)

[@chrisfreemesser]

If I were to throw caution to the wind and want to restore a bug (or maybe a Type 3) to be a daily driver, THIS is the color I'd paint it. The color combo on this car just looks fantastic. Thanks for posting this BTW. How long does it take to restore a car like this start to finish?

[@jeremiahwells8525]

Thumbs down because this video was too short! I could have watched this for about another 30 minutes 😂. What a beauty. Thanks Chris, all the way from Colorado 🤙

[@classicvwbugs]

ah and I was worried that it was too long. I have more like this that I can make, would love your feedback if you think it is good.

[@gustavopadilla9176]

Nice toy fantastic work...some day i do my 64vw like that 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️

[@carolinagirl220]

Dear Santa, I want a car like this next Christmas!

[@denniss4951]

most people say that but can't take care of the car. I have one, nobody will give me good money for it I'm sure so I just keep it. a modern any car is like a luxury car compared to these too btw. most of you folk are better off buying the vw new beetle. better creature comfort, automatic transmission, a/c and heat among other things.

[@vwcol..7719]

One beautifully finished bug well done chris and your crew👍😁

[@malkucken]

Stunning video! Outstanding job on this bug!

[@markkerr7866]

beautiful car / restoration

[@johnteill_]

Such refinement 🎩

[@easytopleez33]

Phenomenal Work!!

[@ivorwm2291]

Beautiful job. Best wishes

[@annmcleod8023]

Omg !🙀 she’s gorgeous! A lot of work goes into this wow!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😎 are there tires that you can get with the wider white wall.? I looked at Coker but they didn’t have it! Do they even exist?

[@brianchisnell1548]

74 degrees in west Texas today. Jan. 13th After watching this, gotta roll the bug out and drive her. Good Job Chris & associates!!

[@bigbilltoady412]

I'll bet it was fun to source that big nut for the generator.

[@brianlayton6704]

Hey Chris, any idea as to what day your car will be on the auction block. Would love to tune in. Beautiful work as always!

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes Thursday. Also watch a 59 atlas blue convertible go across the same day. That car also has work done at our shop.

[@brianlayton6704]

@@classicvwbugs thank you for the always expedient response! I'll be watching (DVR'd) this for sure. Beyond inspired by your work and applying it to my '63 ground up restore. Thanks again for everything!

[@classicvwbugs]

@@brianlayton6704 awesome man.

[@anuradhabamunukula9613]

Nice color Chris.It is is dificult find this L55 Maroon Red color mixture. Do you have

[@johnteill_]

I cant find the video of your 52 zwitter...did you take it down?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@johnteill_ I don't think I ever made one for that bug.

[@johnteill_]

​@classicvwbugs I guess it was in my dreams 😅

[@Suburbanrust]

I enjoy your work and this channel. Where do you buy original paint? I have an elm green 70 and want to keep it original.

[@paulmarado]

I blew through Miami on my way to key west. I didn’t see your shingle out down there? Yet?

[@classicvwbugs]

Im coming back down the 23rd.

[@paulmarado]

Chris Vallone that’s we’re you need to be. Nice year round. Just a little warn in the summer.

[@classicvwbugs]

@@paulmarado I will be at the volksblast, you?

[@paulmarado]

Chris Vallone I’m back in Ohio.

[@classicvwbugs]

@@paulmarado ahh get outta there!! 😄

[@rollykurz9670]

As beautiful as this is, I would have liked it better, in original Color. 👨🏼‍🦳😘✌🏼

[@classicvwbugs]

I hear ya, but it probably would not have gone for the money it went for back 7 years ago.

[@ignaciozermeno2278]

Gosh .... this is years later but I'm wondering why not? does this mean original color isn't as important ? I have a 72 guia not original color, thought it worth less ?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@ignaciozermeno2278 vws are funny. as long as it has a killer color combination, the car will sell very well. Many purest want to see true colors from originality, but some of those true colors were not the greatest colors back in the day and even now. So regardless they will not sell as high as a really nice-looking bug.

[@1970homerjay]

Stunning! Whats the name of that colour? (Paintcode) 👌🏻

[@classicvwbugs]

L55 Maroon Red

[@1970homerjay]

Thanks! 👌🏻

[@Mister006]

Lot#703 Scottsdale 2020

[@lesgriffiths8523]

The most iconic car in automotive history..........,only the Model T comes close......... Famous last words by British Military Governor in British occupied zone on visit to VW factory at Wolfsburg. in 1945/6 " they;ll never sell any of these silly little cars". Les Griffiths Australia

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Beautiful but it seems that restoration costs would have FAR exceeded the value of that car!

[@classicvwbugs]

Depends on the model, these early bugs can do really well in the market. But this goes most restorations on many cars.

[@rafaelbuoso2659]

Bordeaux Red? 😉

[@classicvwbugs]

L55 maroon red. Very close though

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

AMAZING BRAVO - the anti-car of todays mad and angry looking hostile SUVs pickups etc

[@vagabond96h]

Don't let one of those clickbait restoration sites steal your footage. Hopefully the watermark will work.

[@classicvwbugs]

They steal all the time from me

[@martinberglund2826]

Such a shame woffes x-members and Klasicfab heaterchanels where not used. As the resto otherwise is relly nice. It would have taken this beetle just that extra notch higher... But good job anyway its a really nive Beetle

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes this was done 7 years ago, I was not that prevy to those guys yet, so I relied on what I knew at the time. Looking back, yes, I would have gone with them.

[@martinberglund2826]

Chris Vallone 7 years ago Woffes x-members wherent even available. Maby next time in 50 years or so it get em :) 👍

[@alexandrepaixaodasilva7487]

Helo ! First like ...

[@MisterItchy]

I'm number 2!

[@mrentremattor5772]

Ha, ha 👍

[@derstechlin5360]

Un peccato la trasformazione di una auto originale in buone condizioni Non é restauro questo ma rifacimento Meglio molto restauro conservativo