On the Road Again after 41 years! "Ol Spot" the 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

[@pattysmith4991]

I LOVE the way Ol Spot turned out! Nice job Gary. What an inspiration and the best part: another VW on the road! 👍🏼🥰💕

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes! Thank you!

[@noyb7214]

@@VWLifeVW hey guys ! Can you guys come to our new car show in Buda? It would be cool to see some VWs in Buda.

[@tomhoulihan5767]

Was awesome to see ‘Ol Spot in person at Top Notch!!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Tom!!!

[@rachellecaporrimo7668]

Ol' Spot looks so happy! Thank you for sharing your VW story!

[@naenaew.7442]

I had a 74 Super Beetle (I had a starter button in it two tone Blue), I have dreams that I found it n I am driving it . I am So Damn Happy in my dream. Miss It So! Love This ♥️!! Blessings n Peace To You n Family

[@VWLifeVW]

ah thanks for sharing!

[@TheParvTubeShow]

Great job, Mr. Alexander (a.k.a. Gary) on working your "Roadstoration of "Ol Spot"! Parv

[@VWLifeVW]

Many thanks!

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Another car is saved again and that's what counts. Nice ride back to life.

[@VWLifeVW]

You got that right!

[@davidryan573]

Turned out Awesome Gary, love '67 my first VW '67 Bug blue. Excellent driving car and 12volt, big 5 can't beat it, glad you put your personal touches on it, Happy Vdubin.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@ratsrevengevdubs1606]

Man that is a sweet little bug! Ol Spot has a lot of character and great patina. 🤙

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Kevin!

[@hanknipper3921]

And you drove it on the first day of school! Great job Little Dude!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes! Thank you!

[@glotube1028]

That is the coolest patina bug! Congratulations Gary!!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Jed!

[@mustie1]

great lookin car

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Mustie1!

[@jillianvanliew]

Smiling (as always) seeing Ol' Spot on the road again after his 41 year hiatus! Great (summer) Job, Gary. Love that amazing patina.

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@salvadoravila9095]

ANOTHER DREAM COMPLETED. GOD BLESS.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@matthewchilders5263]

I had a 69! ❤Absolutely loved that car, my was blue as well. That is such a great year.

[@VWLifeVW]

Very cool!

[@ronsre-creations5289]

Great Job Gary. Glad you redid the way you did. Classy & Top Notch !

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you like it!

[@ronmorris3058]

Fantastic to see Ol' spot back out on the road again, now enjoy driving it, Gary!

[@VWLifeVW]

That's the plan!

[@grahames9228]

Livin the Beetle Life. Nice one.

[@VWLifeVW]

that's right baby!

[@jftjft5962]

Gary and co, nice to see a restoration that get's this beetle on the road, What would be nice is a follow up on the total cost of the resto. car cost, material etc. It would help us "wanna-bees" start a project of out own. Thanks so much.

[@todddanielson1842]

Hi, I purchased my first beetle back in 1980, it was a 1967 Java Green. Cool ride and I'm glad you decided to keep "Spot". Many years later now,I am getting my 1956 Oval Ragtop on the road. Thanks Guy's

[@VWLifeVW]

Very cool! if you can post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@tiyukitv6508]

Awesome bug. il drive this beautiful car everyday! GREAT JOB guys!❤

[@jenny80myles]

I love that there's another Beetle back on the road. Thanks, Gary.

[@VWLifeVW]

You and me both!

[@rickr4347]

Hi guys I always look at all your video's on you tube can't stop v w I also got to bus a 1972 bay window & a 1972 panel bus German made I am from Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean it's so cool to look at you guys.

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Rick!

[@LiltruckerDarkspear]

Spot is looking bootiful!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@DailyPatinaBeetle]

Ol Spot looks great!

[@VWLifeVW]

It does!

[@VWPrince53]

Nice to see it back on the road great job working on it. 👍👉🚘

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@2010foley]

I love this car!

[@straightaxledubs]

The way that car turned out is just absolutely beautiful..... Good Job Gary!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Axle!

[@andrigtmiller]

That tip on the glass is really good. You just wouldn't expect that, so a really good thing to check.

[@VWLifeVW]

yeah something to watch for.

[@thevwnetwork50]

you are right Gary, so many blue ones have similar patina. I have noticed the same with the ruby red. Glad to see Old Spot on the road.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@lme68vw]

Too cool love the story behind it and the name Ol’ Spot

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Leslie!

[@daveayres950]

That's one nice bug gents

[@VWLifeVW]

indeed!

[@carkingspot]

Beautiful bug.

[@bmh67wa]

Another '67 saved. My favorite year. Great job!

[@VWLifeVW]

Right on!

[@VochoTalacha]

I loved it!! Ol' spot made me remember the effort I put into "roadstore" my baywindow. I still need to change the passenger area floorpan , reupholster the seats and install the new side panels

[@VWLifeVW]

those are fun little projects :)

[@trail70brent]

Nice job ! you said it was fun for you it was also fun for all of us fans of this channel

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah thanks

[@shortwing]

Sweet project! ‘67s are the best!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes they are!

[@Sci_fi_and_cars]

It does take a long time for one dude, ask me how I know! But Spot is looking and sound great :) glad to see her moving down the road.

[@VWLifeVW]

You and me both!

[@jimgerock9190]

Love the VW Blue color on a Beetle. If you ever sell it (or another 67), let me know.

[@argotamauricio]

Background music "On the Road Again" Willie Nelson haha, nice bugggggg alwyas looking forward to watch vw life thursdayyyysss

[@VWLifeVW]

if only! damn copyright laws :)

[@terrywareham1278]

Ol’spot is perfect,

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Terry!

[@haskyb9184]

So pleased to see this car done. You kept this one quiet, Gary. Youve even got the approval of the VW father himself @Mustie1 Hope you’re intending to keep it for a good while. We can’t get genuine patina like that here in the UK 🇬🇧. If the paint falls off in our country, the car would dissolve over the course of a couple English winters. Hoping to see a road trip video of this one soon

[@VWLifeVW]

so true Ben thanks :)

[@jcnavas86]

Nice... you shall take video working on it.... Is good to see it on the road one more time.

[@scotwheeler5789]

Looks awesome. I love that it’s untouched and all original. Gotta love a 67. Nice job Gary!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@rundoetx]

Awesome. Good work Gary!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks as always!

[@AircultBerlin]

I love the seats and the BRMs.....you build old spot like i would do......great job !!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

glad to hear thanks!

[@steevw1916]

Looks like a great car - Congrats on finishing it.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@yoshinoyajones8924]

Ive never Thought to much of 67's, but I'd roll ol spot. I dig it.

[@VWLifeVW]

yeah pretty cool

[@prestocoop]

Gary! You the man! So impressed with the Bug!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks rob!

[@terryhazelip9900]

Great looking 67

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you kindly

[@peterwilson3454]

you bring them home and they disapear if ever you find you want to let it go please give me the chance to own it ...loved the story ..stay well

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Peter

[@retrorusticsRSA]

Love this bug. You guys inspired us to go pull a 76 out of a field. Part of the Bug Brigade in Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha South Africa.

[@VWLifeVW]

that's awesome! post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@antoniorivera6187]

Wow great job Gary bringing OL spot back to life and now he’s drivable congratulations on that I love VW bugs there just great little cars Injoy ur bug Gary 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 take care and stay safe god bless my friend

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@cmcb7230]

In the 90’s I paid $50 for a 68 vw blue semi auto with a sunroof when I was 13, no title no engine. I never did do anything with it but it had beautiful patina, imagine what “spot” looked like 20 years ago and that’s what my beetle looked like. We didn’t appreciate patina then but man do I wish I still had it.

[@VWLifeVW]

you can find another out there! :)

[@dirkjansen4309]

WONDERFUL! When the hack did you do THIS??? This car is a treasure! I was born in 1967, and my dad owned this model until 1973. A lovely car in dark grey. There is a photograph of me as a small kid standing on the rooftop. But tell us: Is there any conservation applied on the rusty patina? Otherwise you couldnt drive Ol Spot in the german rain down here...😊

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Dirk, we are leaving it how it is here in Texas it should be fine .

[@marcusmatos1779]

Amazing! Probably the most beautiful patina I've ever seen.

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow, thank you!

[@TeammosGarage]

Great job! Very tastefully done ! And great patina!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you very much!

[@cph_coffeemonster]

Nice work. I really like the seats, they are spot on with that patina. :)

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you like them!

[@jeffcoleman5160]

Love spot Gary .What do you do for a living Gary???? A teacher

[@VWLifeVW]

yes 6th grade science

[@charleslawrence7194]

What a neat story. Love Spot. I really love driving my bay, holes and all. Transmission leaks a little but it sat forever in a pasture. The interior has been ripped out and it is noisy but is fun. Thanks for the great videos. Still better than tv.

[@VWLifeVW]

Very cool! yeah sounds like a visceral experience :)

[@iadubber]

I want!!! It's so perfect!

[@VWLifeVW]

right?!

[@dragonclaw88]

my 74 looks almost exactly like this...i really wish i could get it on the road

[@VWLifeVW]

you can do it!

[@swmoboy]

Thanks for another great video. I hope to make an offer on a split screen bus tomorrow. Excited beyond imagine.

[@IrishRooster86]

Good luck to you. I hope you get it!! I’m working on making a deal myself. ✌🏼

[@VWLifeVW]

You can do it! let us know

[@swmoboy]

@@VWLifeVW I got 'er done. I'll see if I can figure out how to post a picture or two.

[@iraforleiter7954]

Ol' Spot is SPOT ON! Excellent job on the car. Definitely inspired me to get out and have someone work on my car - Thanks Gary - Thanks Matt

[@VWLifeVW]

Go for it!

[@jerryl4940]

Turned out awesome👍👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@leonardramsey3458]

Great Car. Better storyline on the the Cars Life. Thanks for Sharing 😊

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@whitesnake1439]

You nailed it on the perfect cal look rake, and just right on the wheel and tire combo. Slammed looks cool, but the traditional setup is so much easier to live with. Well done!

[@VWLifeVW]

Agreed! less ass clench :)

[@warddodd]

Those seat coverings are great.

[@VWLifeVW]

indeed!

[@timwhite8878]

Love your car.vw bug so beautiful.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you!

[@mistrhatt]

Great job Gary! We are all proud of you hahaha ol spots looking great, such motivation to get out and work on my VWs in this AZ heat!!! Thanks for the video guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

get a nice blower fan and have it pointed directly under your shorts! game changer :)

[@np1584]

What a beautiful bug. Hoping mine will look as pretty when she's all done. So glad to hear you guys have upholsters to do the headliner - I have 2 in now cracking on and I'm so glad I did (tmi kit for my 66 was too long on roof so alterations were needed). Don't feel as guilty for this now, but thanks for lighting a fire up my butt and reminding me she needs finished before salt hits the roads in a few months.

[@VWLifeVW]

you can do it! yeah we don't want wrinkles in our headliners. we should probably learn how to do them one day though

[@np1584]

@@VWLifeVW I'm glad I didn't do it!! My handmade clothes are just passable if you remove your glasses and don't squint (at least that's what I do) so didn't want to do that with bug when I need the 4 eyes to drive XD

[@justinlepage7460]

Grate video guys. Thanks for the tip on the windshield.

[@VWLifeVW]

No problem!

[@gustavopadilla9176]

My 64 vw was that blue nice color, nice to see another project finished, from you guy's

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Gustavo!

[@cjjones1556]

Nice work Gary. You should bring it out to Top Notch next weekend. C U there. ✌️

[@VWLifeVW]

maybe :) what are you driving?

[@cjjones1556]

@@VWLifeVW 77 triple white.

[@scottpella7419]

Car turned out great!! It takes WAY longer to build a car like this than most people realize! I try to do one a year...sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. Thanks for the update! You finished it just in time to drive it to work, and hopefully get some of your students hooked on Bugs!

[@VWLifeVW]

Right on! He drove it to the first day of class

[@Oyvind88]

Great video what a awsome beetle😀🇳🇴

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@ken143108]

Love the wheels, love your videos, from Montreal Quebec Canada!

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you like them!

[@slimpickins3425]

Awesome restomode on ol spot Gary! Still a old girl, but has that young life put back in! You wouldnt consider a flat clear or semi to preserve the patina? Though it will probally out live usual just the way it is! I dont know what type of state inspection you guys have out there, but then again you must have to bring all the other VW's there, so they see it coming! Thanks for preserving ol spot and the story that goes along with it!! Go tell your Aunts and Uncles!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

no, not much of a need really. thanks for watching!!

[@zimms-world]

Ol’ spot came out so nice. Great job Gary. I know how it is to be a 1 man show. It’s slow but you plowed through and it looks amazing

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@LonelyPickle-m4r]

Love it. Perfect restoration for Ole' Spot.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you very much!

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so very much for sharing. Awesome job Gary! 👏👍 love the old spot. 👍❤️

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks for watching

[@IrishRooster86]

Ol Spot is absolutely gorgeous!! The patina and seats are an incredible combo. Sounds like it runs like a dream. I love the characteristics this ride has. Those wheels really set it off too. Great video lads!! ✌🏼

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks so much!

[@orlandocruz2103]

Another great one

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garyjimison7669]

Nice job Gary Ol Spot looks great hope to one day finish my 73 Doodlebug shes been chopped about 6 inches on the front windshield

[@VWLifeVW]

you can do it!

[@bbrut3332]

Congrats on getting Spot done for your summer project. Glad you learned something about windshield install and were able to pass the info on to us less knowledgeable vw nuts. Looks great with the spiffy interior and the rustorod exterior. The wheels set it off nicely.

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kellykonoske91]

Very nice gents!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you kindly

[@kevinbrennan6546]

Great job Gary, the BRM's look great and that blue dash, Wow

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Kevin!

[@ziggynater]

Its perfect!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@Winterbiker333]

Looks great

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@SteveWebster376]

Terrific job Gary. I'm going to be the odd one out here; it's such a fabulous car, I'd like to see it painted. There's always one ay!

[@VWLifeVW]

actually I think there are three so far :) to each their own right?

[@livinthelife6056]

Looks great enjoy !!

[@VWLifeVW]

So good

[@SeasideVanlife]

This is one of my favourites, and really glad you left the paint work alone, as it looks gorgeous! Nice job and well done getting her back on the road💕

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you very much!

[@surlycrosscheck1]

Dude, it’s perfect. Nicely done. ❤️

[@frielocity6286]

Is it Ol Spot,...as in Old Spot,..or Ol Spot as in Oil Spot? fitting either way...and man! that brown diamond tuck..Killah!

[@VWLifeVW]

lol it's "Ol Spot"

[@susangibbs4588]

What an accomplishment Gary, enjoy the heck out of it! I love seeing another VW back on the road again. 😍 it would be fun for Mr P to see it finished!

[@VWLifeVW]

Fingers crossed!

[@brendenphillips5901]

Great stuff 😊👍🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@2tonefontain179]

Awesome build...love the story..!new to your channel..keep up the good work!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@lucianoseptember9726]

Ol spot looking good thank you for the vid always seen Old Spot in the background when you guys worked on the other beatle but love the look Gary and good work on the vid Matt.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks 👍

[@СергійПончко]

You best!!!!!!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@2truckie]

Matt, your production value in your videos is awesome. Great job filming.

[@VWLifeVW]

we appreciate that!

[@jasonswearingen4675]

Seats look great!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!