ABANDONED VW Bug Will It Run | FIRST START In 30 YRS | Forgotten Volkswagen Super Beetle | RESTORED

Join in with the RESTORED crew as they tackle this forgotten 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle in hopes to revive some life back into it. Being that this car has been sitting up for over 30 years now, as well as infested with some wild rodents, things get interesting as they see if she will ever start up and drive again.
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[@RESTORED-HOPE]

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[@RoadsideGarage]

I been looking for an old beetle to rebuild. Found nothing yet, well nothing in my price range with a title.

[@docfmb1]

Dad is so humble and good. Thank God every day you have Dad with you.

[@Townshend82]

You just experienced a case of Super Beetle shimmies, they do that when the front end worns out with old bushings and tie rods. They do that when you reach a certain speed (35/40 mph usually) and they stop when you go faster. I know that because I have a super since 2002. That's a great car, hope it will be saved as a whole and if not, at least his parts will keep another one on the road. Great video!

[@southlandgasbikes5124]

Known as the super wobble

[@edengates66]

Awwhnooo, I owned one of those I went to buy it looking for the radiator check for oil in the water nope no radiator so I learned about helicoils cuz it took it for a trip up to my hometown WHEN BOOM Rattles popped, didn't know much about cars but I knew better than to turn it off open the bonnet and there's a spark plug bouncing around sparking and whatnot

[@joanneharding4774]

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[@hertzair1186]

The start up and drive away in the Beetle reminds me of the scene from Woody Allen’s movie ‘Sleeper’ ….where he wakes up 200 years in the future and finds a Beetle in a cave and starts it up…”man they really built these things!” I had a ‘67, and then a ‘74 Super Beetle…got me through High School and College.

[@pauljackson2473]

I was thinking of that same thing when I saw people restoring old beetles

[@ABANDONEDCARREVIVALS]

I had a good laugh when that battery disappeared 🤣🤣🤣

[@zakbroad9130]

in the time of 5 seconds so much of the car fell apart 😂

[@idahofur]

Yea that was great.

[@katumbacharles9938]

Yeah? she tired.She needs her rest.😁😁

[@creightongoodwin7535]

I have my own 1974 Volkswagen Bug modification underway, and I am thankful for the insight that I gain from watching you guys create mechanical repair scenarios and resolve them. God Bless...

[@douglasalegre4475]

Those old beetles (in my country, Brazil, we call them Fuscas) are really amazing! After so many years, we still can see them hanging around here, and some of them are well preserved!

[@NotaMechanicJack]

Let’s give them those thumbs up!!!👍

[@degsbabe]

Fantastic little car. The engine sounded solid. She deserves another chance. Hope you guys got her back on the road. I'll buy her.

[@aiman272]

Please save this car and make full restoration. I love to see this Super Beetle back on the road again.

[@johnnyhernandez7561]

I love watching these old classics be brought back to life , God knows if i had the money i would defiently be buying more of these old VW's nothing in my opinion beats a true classic 😃😃

[@gryfandjane]

Really enjoyed this one. I had a ‘71 Super Beetle when I was in college back in the 70s. Loved that car, and this one brought back some memories.

[@paolo8588]

I can see 100thousand subscribers waving at you. Congratulations. Hoping to see the future of this Volkswagen. The old lady must be smiling up there.

[@courtneesdad]

I’m finally catching up on all of your videos. I’m addicted to this channel. Working on old cars/truck use to be my passion. I started working for my uncle at 12 as his parts cleaner. A brush and a bucket of gasoline. I don’t know how we didn’t blow up the place lol. I’m 61 now and still have the bug. Keep up the great work. And cherish the time you have with your dad. You are blessed. I cracked up when the battery fell through the floor 😂😂

[@howardkoster4026]

The bug was nervous being on the road again is all...It did alright after sitting all that time. Way to go y'all !!!

[@ivoman7]

Good idea. I agree. Shorter videos on a regular basis. It'll work out better. Can't be doing really impressive stuff.. all the time. Looking forward to the next one. Blessings

[@AZVIDS]

Like the short complete video from find to run. Also like wholesome content, good camera work and editing too!👍👍👍

[@mr.fiero87]

finally, a 60 min or less video i can actually have time to watch .lol great content always though .

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Man those old VW engines are tough lol

[@trevorwilliamgrindrod3999]

Thank you for the shorter episode 👌 I don't get enough free time for the longer one's. Gta love the old super beetles 👌

[@zimms-world]

Awesome video…it’s cool how strong these old air cooled motors are. I have one I’m trying to bring back to life. I wish I was closer. I would bring it by your shop

[@courtneesdad]

You guys have some of the best cameras, editors, sound and camera woman on KZbin. Chris found her calling for sure. ❤️

[@dandeangelo98]

Just found you guys again after following the old channel. Love all the projects you guys bring back! The movie tribute Bug is amazing as well. I'm hoping to get my 63 Ragtop rust repaired to install a Subaru powertrain. Glad I can follow along now finding you guys again!

[@laupedroferreiratewsoyupdo4069]

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[@fiftychevrolet5778]

I like the idea of the shorter videos, like you said, more content. I could not believe that car fired up. Did get a chuckle when the battery fell thru the floor though. You all are great!!

[@caravan1ify]

mustie1 would be proud!

[@klausbecker7]

The commercial for the beetle in Germany in my childhood was "Er läuft und läuft und läuft - Der Käfer" (He runs and runs and runs - the beetle)

[@masonsmodeltrains6962]

That shaking you have is called the “Super Beetle Shimmy” the bushing on the control arms and sway bar are shot so you need to replace those and that would solve that problem. My 73 super had that exact same problem. It’s a very common problem with Super Beetles.

[@leewalker3514]

God bless y’all love it when you do what y’all do Cherish your memories with dad that’s what you’re building

[@sinistercharger]

I had seen 100s of these videos and I think the best ones are when they recover these vehicles and show in depth the condition of them and then start working in them and create a series of videos.Vice Grip Garage does similar stuff

[@muzzcovw7674]

Super Beetle shimmy right there! Inner lower control arm bushings always cause this...but are many times overlooked!

[@peterduxbury927]

You are correct! I had this same issue, took my Super Beetle to Pedders who diagnosed worn Bushings. It was perfect after replacement.

[@2H80vids]

With the number of VWs you guys deal with, I'm surprised you haven't got a keychain with a whole screed of VW keys on it. 😁

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Restore :) I remember those VOLKSWAGEN Bug & Bettle Cars my first girlfriend Rebecca she had one 1972 in Bug type also in White color and she Nickname her Love Bug Gal ! Rebecca had from 1992 to 1996 sold also she reunion with her old car when up in Ontario Canada from USA in 2017 at local car show near and guy bought off her back in 1996 plus he restored but updated to strong motor with 1800 CC! Rebecca also families live in USA since 1996 bought come up to Canada sometimes too! My one cousin Elizabeth has 1964 Sunbeam in Green color plus it England type car looks like VOLKSWAGEN Bug or Bettle car plus Right & Left Hand drive to and all restored too!

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@kevinl.2291]

This was great thank you all for the video much appreciated. Blessings 👍✌️😎

[@jurisklavins2578]

VeeDubs are hard to kill, even when the throttle sticks open - hope you complete the revival 😊

[@richsmith6952]

Pretty cool that you got it running without a carb on it. I’ll have to try that! Nice work!

[@DanTheManIOM]

30 bucks for a new key...that's where i start with these beauties.. amazing.....I was surprised she started...

[@tkskagen]

Love to see/watch y'all work on the VW "Thing"!

[@Koulis_]

I've had a couple of classic Beetles in the past Super and non Super here in the UK. Love your video and your accents! 🙂👍🏼

[@np1584]

Lovely to see you all again - hope all is well. Ace video! I'm on the search for a similar steering wheel but in white for my RHD 65 bug. Thanks for the giggle with the battery. Can't wait to see you get more bugs on the road.

[@taskinyucekurt]

Smart car changing it's battery post itself to gain more space :). These beetles always calls memories from my childhood, grandpa had one them late 60's model which one was not able to climb up to hills lol still i remember that engine's sound it was like it has constipation problems hehehe. Yours engine really running fine after all those years tho it sounds perfect, Video was perfect too, Christian works like a pro on camera, i think there is good gimbal on it, zero vib on the video. May i make a lil suggestion about that beetle, if you can handle the budget, you can make porsche engine swap on it also drive train, it will come with benefit but of course lots of body works too but there is nothing you can't do. You can find a old porsche wreck from junkyard probably. Then you can sell it to better price, Just an idea. Love y'all....

[@MegaEaglelover]

Another excellent video, thought it was funny that the battery 🔋 hit the ground not long after it was put in… so weird seein him with short hair.. sounds like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang LOL 😂 Herby has a brother now

[@DarkFlamage]

Stops rolling & locks up like that, possibly the brake shoe linings have come loose from the shoes. Sometimes happens to bonded linings. That's why I only used riveted linings now.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Digging through a nest to access the starter love it!

[@jeffpowers2916]

Like the revivals out at the car, and shorter was ok too. Thanks for the video

[@ollie1464]

Just finish rebuilding the front end on my 78 super. Drives better new. Family car since 78..

[@elmerkennedy5613]

Love it, my first car was a 1972 super beetle.

[@ksokie63]

Good video on rusty floors . But I was surprised that it started that easy. Have a great day

[@anthonymessina2834]

When the battery hit the deck, I thought for sure that someone would say, "Well, it's grounded now!" But, sadly, no. Oh well. It was funny at the time. I guess you had to be there.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Great Vidio.....She's a runner. You all did a great Job 👍

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Man I can not wait to come collab with Y’all! Looking forward to it 🙏

[@raythompson2936]

The same thing happened to me in my 68 beetle. When I hit over 45 mph the front end would shack like crazy. Come to fine out the front tires lost there balance weights so the tires went out of balance.

[@RandyB1973]

As a 'what for' ... make LOOOOOONG wires with alligator clips on them for such situations :D make a few of them, just in case.

[@tripler3724]

My brother was a VW mechanic and everyone in my family has owned at least one "bug". I owned two and my favorite was a 1971 Super Beetle and it was my favorite.

[@kennethscofield4565]

I've had a 62' a 69' and a 74'super.The super had the most hp and best ride but it was quirky, the 62' was the most fun to drive and would go anywhere. One day hot a big rock and put a hole in the bottom oil pan and thats the way it died.

[@tomcarnahan6341]

I like it when you guys went out to find car s and trucks to bring them back

[@robintheyooper8943]

Oh man! My dream car. Have always wanted one, but know I will never get it at my age now. (57)

[@stuartmays]

My favourite car of 30 years of driving experience so far was my 1972 vw beetle 1303 super,i was still a serving soldier and she had been sitting for over 5 years as her owner had been posted overseas again,so i paid the asking price of £500 and with a new battery and fresh fuel,she started right up and gave me quite a few years of great memories,I still,to this day regret selling her because of the rust underneath issues,I honestly have looked to find her and buy her back for a few years but Im sure shes is gone now.

[@Djuztin]

got an '83 bug myself, love to see this!

[@vilstef6988]

You guys got that bug going like champs!

[@ollie1464]

Love seeing this kind of resurrection of super beetle or beetles.

[@davidgrimaldi1104]

The beetle be blessed for more content to come.god bless you'all

[@jimmybrewer8289]

I believe it will run again you to do a good job on everything you'll work on thank you for this video

[@alanburke76]

If I had the time, money, and room I’d pick that up and fully restore it. Love to have an old Bug.

[@sshaw4429]

I have one….73 SB, fully restored. Love her……money pit that she is.

[@MTSVW]

My parents had both those cars shown at the beginning-a ‘71 Super and a 1980 2 door Jetta. They loved the Beetle, but traded it for a Jetta to get A/C. They loved the Beetle, and hated the Jetta.

[@hannaguitars]

Always like your videos, keep up the good work !

[@tomzouzoulas3169]

When u started the VW, what was the wire you said you disconnected and where did you connect the remote starter switch connectors to? Great job!!!!!

[@richsmith6952]

Yikes, you have that infamous Super Beetle “death wobble”!

[@donavan8581]

I feel the reason supers aren't as desirable as regular beetles is because the McFearson strut front suspension isn't as good for making Baja bugs, but for roads I feel they are better because with McFreason suspension the beetle has full independent suspension, I've never driven a regular beetle but my super has always done good with roads, also looks like its has a case of the super beetle shake, all supers have them due to age, It was good to see you all give this little super a change to live again, their are great cars and truly have a mind of their own.

[@peterduxbury927]

If you replace the eccentric Bushings in the lower control arms, the shimmy and shaking will disappear for many years. Pedders fixed my Super Beetle. They are good.

[@itakerollsofcheese6907]

The pure joy on this man's face when he started riding around it

[@thomasgary1219]

Hey 271 right through the heart of bogota tx, Talco . Mt. Pleasant. I have a 1959 vw bug. I live in Texarkana

[@67Stang]

Another great video. I really like this style. Reminds me of your earlier videos.

[@jered1940]

Love all your videos keep up the good work

[@luizalbertorodrigues4560]

Wonderful congratulations you the best

[@oscare.quiros6349]

Simply the best built cars ever.

[@scifirichard]

17:10 Exactly. These guys just never give up.

[@robertforget6369]

that was cool i really liked this shorter video i would watch more like that thanks God bless

[@thedaddycal420]

my favorite ep of all time buying this car literally tommorrow lmfao

[@andrewazzariti]

This video made my heart so happy

[@josemontano7767]

I wish I could find a classic beetle there so cool.

[@rafaelvazquez4875]

New to the channel and i like it. Keep up the good work !!!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Man sorry I missed the premiere but still a fun watch Guys good job!

[@sarathprabharajan1091]

Dang how did I miss this masterpiece

[@mbritton1984]

Love what y'all do!

[@stevedeacon1213]

I like the look of this one, didn't know a Super Beetle existed till today, guess it's hard to feel it's worth restoring unless you feel like there is a good profit in doing so, nice little project car for someone tho

[@michaelconverse5127]

There are very few cars that will bring you a profit after a proper restoration once you figure your time in. Have to do it because you want to do it.

[@michaelpayne3996]

Outstanding videos!!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Trying to get the shot man I know that feeling! Of course it won’t go now lol

[@francessmith2265]

Thank you for a great video

[@thomasgary1219]

I live in Texarkana. Right up the road from y'all

[@TheStanman99]

Another cracking watch 👏👏🇬🇧

[@bobsbarnworkshop7542]

The major difference in the super beetle is the front McPherson strut suspension and the trunk improvement letting the spare tire lie flat. I have a 72 super… it’s orange!!!

[@ravenskaugrud8410]

Look for an old Citroën 2cv to restore. They are such cool cars. The french Vw basically. I just aquired one and i have never had so much fun working on a car

[@medicineman1948]

You may not like the super beetle but I had one in 1970. The only car I had in my life (73 yr_ that paid for itself. Trade in 73 and got more in trade than I paid for it and after 85000 miles.

[@davidinghram2494]

I bought a brand new 1973 VW Super Beetle. It should have been shipped directly from the manufacturer to the salvage yard. It spent more time in the shop than it did on the road and after about a year it went somewhere else. Was glad to see it go. I never even looked at a VW after that.

[@STSmithable]

What was even wrong with it? They are so simple they can’t really die other than from rust

[@peterduxbury927]

Your comment is the worst that I've seen. They are reliable. Maybe yours was a Chinese copy!

[@kuhlcee]

Great episode! Definitely appreciate the shorter format. Makes it easier to watch in a pinch.

[@RandyB1973]

Excellent! It runs!

[@carlosdefreitas8629]

Sou brasileiro gosto muito das suas aventuras com esses carros velhos

[@merqury5]

This was nice, thought of Mustie1 the entire time.

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Always a good idea to put the gas tank directly in front 😆

[@briansmythe3000]

Ive Got a 72 1302 Bess ,they were the Last Model with the Flat Windscreen I love it Its a Great Car a Lot of People Don"t Like The Super Beatles But too each there Own