VW Beetle Full Transformation | From Barn Find to Beauty

[@anthonytsanos5136]

Amazing, my first car, when I was 18 years old , was exactly the same, I honestly loved it. Now I am already 74, great memories!!!

[@gdholmfirth]

Same here!

[@laurabailey2092]

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.

[@jotos467]

made in west germany bro 😎🤓

[@David-th2ug]

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.

[@Traeskonaeb]

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. :-)

[@RickGTI2019]

I bought the exact car, and color in 1963. You brought back great memories. And I’m still driving a VW today, GTI, and love it, thanks, RickGTI….. 🌴

[@s.tranger1074]

You should be in a mobility scooter!

[@RickGTI2019]

@@s.tranger1074 did I piss you off ?

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

It's a 1965 The year of the 1300 engine and badge. We had one!

[@markforan4812]

@@BigEightiesNewWaveThe 1300 Beetle was sold in the US only in 1966. It may have been sold in other countries in other years.

[@المملكهالعربيهالسعوديهالري-غ6ث]

Rick GT12019 . You deserve respect and appreciation. I lived through the good times. You belong to the golden generation that struggled to make a living. Enjoy life.. May God protect and protect you

[@ellenchavez2043]

My first car I bought second hand....same color, etc. Great to see it again. My mom's 71 VW Beatle was burnt orange and looked like a pumpkin.

[@ReclaimingMyChillTime]

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.

[@PoteauCowboy]

What a rare find... Looked good after the wash. Stunning after the polish. Interior was immaculate, obviously the vehicle was cared for.

[@charlesm7589]

That interior is a dead giveaway that this car is NOT a barn find. The whole thing was staged.

[@degenerategamblingclub1480]

@@charlesm7589 even if it is staged still a great job cleaning it none the less

[@jimbower9268]

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.

[@mikeguthrie5432]

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"!

[@ВикторПархоменко-д3л]

К сожалению она красилась. .Это видно по проставкам из резины между кузовом и крыльями,которые не захотели снять перед покраской

[@ColinBarrett001]

Stunning Beetle. Lovely original condition. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnbaldwin8837]

My first car was a new 1968 VW Beetle in dark blue with a gray interior. Only added options were an AM radio and pop out rear windows. Total out the door cost was $1,900. I was 18 and Dad co-signed the loan. Dated and married my late wife in this car which we drove all over the country with zero breakdowns. Put well over 100,000 miles on it and later traded it in on a new 1972 Opel GT. Loved the Beetle dearly and wish I still had it as I turn 75! This video brings back so many happy memories. Thanks for sharing it.

[@Oldbugssy]

What a find! Even the seats revealed after you pulled off the covers was an eye opener.

[@cosmikkid]

That's an amazing barn find...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...

[@ebayerr]

I was hoping to see this comment....Thanks for that.

[@ravisriram6746]

Beautiful Beetle in immaculate condition! You did a splendid job of cleaning it up, too. I would love to find one these. Enjoy!

[@Nana5boys]

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 😊

[@IEchuckie]

Barns aren't dry. Barns have rodents. Hmmm

[@jm7804]

This wassn't a resto... it was a cleanup. The car was in pristine condition to start with.

[@robwhite461]

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.

[@Blabbernacle]

Beautiful find and excellent cleanup, a real beauty! Had '60 and '71 sedans, '60 and '74 vans. Still love them.

[@klaus-rogerbenuar3687]

Great work, was a coachbuilder until I retired and also did such repairs at FIAT oldtimers, congratulations on this achievement

[@Shybairnsgetnowt1]

It’s absolutely beautiful. I was expecting a respray job, but this is so much better.

[@gamerpodium13]

My very 1st car was a Beetle. I can't wait to own one of these babies again, God willing! What a find!!!

[@jhon5681]

Excellent restoration job. Congratulations on bringing that car to life again.

[@patrickjames8907]

Like winning the lottery finding that car in such a great shape. Wish that was my find!! Thanks for sharing. Beautiful bug! Just lovely ❤️

[@klassikfahrer]

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 😊👍

[@baugen88]

way to go!

[@QTechTV247]

Absolutely love your restoration techniques! You make every project look so effortless. Keep up the amazing work!

[@XuniqueLyEm0x]

Never seen a car in that era so clean in my life especially the interior absolutely incredible

[@josearturolizanapereira498]

😊😊😊

[@HowtoMakeThings]

It’s almost like it has been staged. Interior is immaculate with seat covers but no cover on the car? Odd.

[@sebastiaoRangel0903]

Lindo

[@trevorthompson572]

My thoughts exactly. Four excellent tires and a clean motor with no spiderwebs anywhere.

[@claududu6574]

This is absolutely faked.

[@keyacsta7611]

It's so beautiful! This is why I love old-school VW beetles because they're unique.

[@jpb1atlantic]

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…

[@samuelcooke502]

Oh my… that is an unbelievable get!! That Kafer is perfect! Absolutely love that color - just an amazing find. Jealous.

[@mrgreezy1]

It’s more efficient if u go from the top down when you wash so you don’t re-rinse a lot. The more u know. 🌈⭐️ cool video !!!!!!

[@eriks825]

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.

[@mrgreezy1]

@@eriks825 said like that it makes sense. Thanks for educating me. 💯

[@garymucher4082]

You did a very nice refurbishing on that barn find. Looks great and should be a pleasure to drive that as well... Thumbs Up!

[@ready4sea301]

What a gorgeous car! Amazing that a good detailing seemed to be all it needed.

[@vanessavandyken5060]

Looks like my first car! I loved that car and wish I had another one. Crazy what a little love and attention can do. Great job!

[@mgmgsa1]

Hey great job!! It came up pretty well for a barn find !

[@jimbenline6325]

Man you hit the jackpot. What a find,Beautiful little bug.

[@GettingNervous]

Congratulations, what a great find. This Beetle is in an excellent condition.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

No mice/rat damage? Hard to believe, after sitting for 25 years.

[@Hampus_Granstrom]

@@curbozerboomer1773you probably don’t know much about the Swedish climate.

[@MikeLashbrook]

I got to say, I think the videos where there's no talking are much more appealing. Nice job guys

[@doctorrobert60]

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.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

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.

[@darrellspraggins7966]

Mine was a 1969 model. It drove like a dream. When I had to trade it in for a 1977 Toyota Corolla it had 350,000 miles with one engine rebuild. I was in mourning missing my red V.W. for over three years. That was 48 year ago and I still think about it!

[@evlkarl7161]

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.😍😍😛

[@rupe53]

most of those accessories were available in the USA as well.

[@jeffwade8843]

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.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

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!

[@williamharris8367]

On models sold in Canada (at least in the 1950s), the gas heater was automatically included. 😂

[@luceliarossi7712]

Wow!!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful !!! Good job!!! Congratulations!!! Here in Brasil, its name is Fusca. I learned to drive with it and I bought my very first Fusca in 1978 (it was manufactured in 1970) and it has only 10 thousand kilometers at that time... new tires and I went to the beach!!! The colour was beige. I loved my Fusca!!! ❤❤❤

[@larsjohansson9302]

Vill bara säga igen att det är så skönt att du jobbar i det tysta, ditt arbete talar för sig själv! Stort tack!

[@fiveliter1]

That's not a barn find. That's a pristine Beetle with a little dust on it

[@MargieBryan-zb7gu]

I absoloutly agree!!! im 68 Always wantd 1 of those ,jus woodnt in da cards!! Love it!❤

[@surinderbaluja317]

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 👍

[@mus1970]

A true icon brought back to life, well done!

[@jdos2]

Looks like something Woody Allen would get in and drive away, commenting on how well they were built. Congratulations~that's a heck of a find!

[@frankfurther3828]

Sleeper, one of my faves

[@ArthurDePaula85]

So good to see pieces like this one being kept alive. Beautiful. My daily drive is a 68'

[@kaivrock]

You could tell right away the car was in excellent shape to begin with.

[@NicoMortiz]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊🎉🎉

[@alancrear9910]

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[@Broncofan-4life]

I was thinking the same thing. Just needed a wash job.

[@3010diesel]

Och massa genomgång service byte av slangar

[@s4ndstormss216]

You're wrong,the car was treated carefully

[@williamgarvy1393]

Besides the motor running after fresh gas in the tank and an oil change I was wondering if the gas heater worked. It doesn't look like an Eberspacher, but I could be wrong. I really like the headlights.

[@elizabethhopkins3826]

That's my sister's favorite car!!! My father had a 1966 VW Bug and a 1972 VW Bug. My sister had a 1966 Bug and a 1973 Bug.

[@steveburke7675]

...something about a girl in a bug for sure.

[@diogocosta2665]

In 1989 my father bought a 67 brazilian, equipped with "sport" wheels. The color was the same of this (65 ou 66?) beetle. Today i have two bugs (59 gold - good car with a not so good color - and a 56 black), but for me this color is still the most beautiful in VW catalog. Congratulations for the finding!

[@Hampus_Granstrom]

Thank you! This one is a 1966.

[@grafisktinitiativ446]

Wow! Riktigt häftig video! Bra jobbat Hampus!💪💪💪👍👍👍😜🙏

[@essexmirage]

I had a 1200 deluxe 1969 in red wow, wish I still had it now 😢 Superb video and you're a very lucky man to own this beautiful VW

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Fantastiskt skick, grattis! De rostar ju rätt friskt annars, men till och med plåtarna till värmen lär ju vara intakta på denna!

[@judigrumm7190]

What a great find! And how wonderful to bring it back to life!

[@sandrodunatov485]

wow what a 'find'! That's not a barn car, that's more akin to a sleeping beauty. Great content. 🤩

[@PeterHurst-kh2rd]

L😊

[@PeterHurst-kh2rd]

L😊 😊.p

[@IEchuckie]

Barns are not dry. Barns have rodents. No rust ? Hmmm

[@brooksschneider3441]

My first car was a 1968 Beetle. I got it in 1972 and it didn't look nearly this good.

[@chriskelly4894]

They didn’t even check to see if it is a runner or not!

[@Pauley_in_GP]

So rewarding to see that dirt washing away - and the results of the buffing 👍. What a wonderful find.

[@kkal1183]

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.

[@georgevprochazka5316]

I could be staged, they painted the car and put some dirt and poo on it... youtube is starting to be a "makebelieve" world for ratings...

[@dereckhasken9055]

Mudguard piping ( in yankee speak “ fender seals”) were ALWAYS in body color NEVER black

[@buddysurfs2]

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!!

[@lindomarchagas1877]

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. 🇧🇷🙋‍♂️🚗

[@RustyRelicsRevival]

14:54 The way you restore these cars is inspiring. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@philipgray9155]

I’ve had 3 Beetles, a Jetta, 2 Golf’s - one a GTI. My first VW a 1968 1500 Beetle was the most fun, even compared to the GTI. Great vid - would love to have that Beetle. Thanks for the memories!

[@stephenhill9448]

I’m impressed by the barn and the boarded floor! Always loved the Beetle though.

[@arcanjolucifer1910]

É um modelo que merece ser preservado, o valor histórico desses veículos é incalculável. Adoro WV antigos. * São Paulo/Brasil 🙂

[@goldenfoxy2587]

i know i am a bit late to comment this but, the job that you and other people do is just, amazing! is such an way of art restore cars, it doesn't matter if is old or new, is still beautiful in the same way, and i am very happy to see the restauration of the car of my dreams here, you guys do such an amazing job, good work!

[@roberthocking9138]

Nice job, great car, it would have been good to know the brand and grade of polishes and other fluids you used, so we could all learn.

[@Hampus_Granstrom]

I used www.gordetmedrw.se products for the wash and rupes products for the polishing.

[@jackdaw339]

Such a special beauty, well done! I really favor this metal dash above the later modern plastic.

[@heinzdauer9487]

Als ehemaliger Autolackierer Meister kann ich nur Sagen , Respekt vor dieser Arbeit und Auffrischung des alten VW 👍👍👍

[@gerobrauer4599]

Ja,war bestimmt ein riesiger Aufwand ein Auto zu waschen....

[@richardcasey7521]

Wow! Beautiful job and great looking Bug.

[@pertoppqvist1924]

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.

[@barryspreadbury9551]

I'm a mechanic and I watched this video to see you get it running. I love seeing what ideas people have to get them going. I tediously watched this whole video waiting for the engine part. It never came. So sad

[@christophercook12C]

20 minute wash and wax.

[@Ulisses5978]

Excelente estado, praticamente novo. Seria legal ver essa belezinha funcionando, rodando pelas estradas.👏👏👏👏

[@hawk6dm7]

That Beetle is absolutely gorgeous.

[@Risteard156]

Just a beautiful video on this old Volkswagen beetle best cars 🚗🇩🇪💯👍

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome condition of the V9lkswagen Beetle and with that wash/detailing it has brought back the factory paint

[@reinaldodombueno9276]

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!!! 😃👏👏👏💖

[@hogg7076]

English mate....

[@JuniorJr...]

​@@hogg7076learn Brazilian Portuguese or use the translator. Just a heads up, the video is not in English either. And we ain't your mate...

[@BeetleDude33]

Eu ainda tenho 🔥❤️

[@capers72424]

@@hogg7076every post in a language other than my Mother Tongue has a little option underneath it to translate. Try clicking that.

[@ruchi11218]

@@JuniorJr... There is no need to be mean spirited. Life life with a smile and be nice to others.

[@freddybedasie5298]

Amazing. Miss owning my 1974 Super Beetle. Thank you.

[@johnm.5848]

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.

[@IEchuckie]

I could see daylight through the boards ! Should have been rodents, droppings, rust

[@tgk-pensya]

H b 10:44 Ь 😮

[@LoffysDomain]

Du gör exceptionellt unika och inspirerande filmer.

[@Hampus_Granstrom]

Tack!

[@loadi2865]

Wish they still made those cars........

[@gerry-p9x]

E 2. Too bad safety. Organization. Killed the safety factors needed in old cars today

[@lpdog82]

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!

[@palscanley]

Vad kul att se en gammal folka, hade själv en likadan i början av 80-talet, fast ljusblå. verkliga nostalgivibbar!

[@gymshoe8862]

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.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Amazing that the engine was still in good shape?...Those beetle engines usually needed a rebuild after 100 thousand miles, if not before that!

[@jmgs2614]

A true jewel on wheels. Keep up the great work. Greetings from México.

[@donalddodd6640]

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!!

[@kermitkurtz3337]

Wow what a beautiful car! Amazing job on the clean up of that classic auto!

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I had that exact year ('66) Beetle. It's readily identifiable by certain features. I wonder about the mechanicals and how many miles/km are on it

[@stuartodell1709]

Fixed a few Beatles back in the 70's as a as a car body repair shop. Nice memories! Thanks!

[@klauslueder6415]

Ein wunderschönes Auto ist wieder in einen Traum Zustand versetzt. ❤ Gratuliere ❤

[@Winnipuh50]

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.

[@williamtucker7595]

Had 4 in56-64, my great love nz & UK

[@jeanlucjezequel8437]

C’était une belle petite voiture ; vous l’avez super bien refaite. Prenez soin d’elle !

[@gregweber3387]

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".

[@ronschwolsky1626]

She cleaned up nicely. Not sure why you wouldn't take off the license plates and make it easier....Hope she's running and back on the road soon!

[@vanessagardiner7663]

What a superb restoration work on a truly beautifully designed car.

[@bobross5580]

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 😞

[@andreasarnoalthofsobottka2928]

I would have a look at the fuel reservoir first. The gas had time to turn into syrup.

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Love these cars! Would have liked to see if it runs as well!

[@elduuude]

I am amazed! What a dream!!! I'd love to own one someday... So cool what you do!

[@bruceburns1672]

The most loved automobile ever produced, an engineering marvel in reliable simplicity, no radiator air cooled, would have to be the world's first utterly reliable car without doubt.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

But totally unsafe!

[@funify11x]

i agree with everything but i would say it is the second,, the utteraly reliable early ford flathead also is this way. run forever with little work even if left sitting for 60 or 70 years

[@jon545]

I was hoping you would crank it up lol That is a super find .

[@IBIZAcave]

Que excelente trabajo, es un escarabajo increíble, lo que diera yo por tener uno así...

[@Anshu-Das-Vaishnav]

its nice to see this cute legend pristine again great work 👍

[@jesusacosta3017]

Hermoso y nuevo ❤ el estado de conservación increíble felicidades a su dueño 😊

[@jimtomassetti8928]

This VW is beautiful. Cleaned up beautifully! It was a great vidio with out music. Was this a friend or relative that had it? Thank You!

[@samwilliamson_74]

Nice job, good to see it looking so clean! What was that polish compound you used on the bodywork? Seemed to work like magic!!

[@robertdominguez1304]

What color is that "Oatmeal Puke No.13"

[@heaven-is-real]

@@robertdominguez1304 I like the color

[@tay5t]

Absolutely beautiful 🤩!! I truly miss having a VW Bug, I’d get one in a heartbeat if I had the money.

[@MarivaldaDeSiqueiraManhaes]

Amo restauração! Parabéns! " nada se perde, tudo se aproveita."