Test Drive 1972 VW Super Beetle 4 Speed SOLD FAST $11,900 Maple Motors

[@JeepsCafe]

In 1972 my dad paid 3k for a brand new Super Beetle. I saw that shift pattern on your vid and it brought me back to 1976. Thank you for showcasing that Beetle. I enjoy your vids and test drive. Well done bud!

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Appreciate you watching

[@BrianKliewer]

We had an older couple that drove a red beetle back in the day. One time sticks in my memory. They had a knob on the steering wheel. Coming out of an icy parking lot uphill onto Main Street, he gunned it to get traction. Lifted the thing off the ground, and as they hit clear pavement, he grabbed hold of the knob and made a sharp left, tires squealing as they drove off. They were in their 80s. Funniest thing I ever saw.😂

[@edsonkidwell2522]

Great clean 72 the carb is a very common issue it's a bit rich but a 9.7 outta ten

[@NoBucks777]

My first car in 1971 was a ‘69 Beetle! Such a cool car. I was so thankful to have one! Nothing like it today!!!! Those really were the days!

[@robertelder300]

I had a '62 Bug while I was stationed at DLI, Monterey CA in 1975, and a 1971 Bug in southern NH in 1979. Loved them both. The '62 had a manually operated sunroof, and a top speed of 60 mph...a little challenging when going to San Francisco Francisco on weekend furloughs!

[@stevenperry4941]

First car 1968 convertible, wrecked front end, dad knew a body guy and he sold it to me for the cost of the body work and a paint job! So much fun!

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Bought a new one in 1973....1st year of curved windshield.......2604.00 out the door. Top speed 89 mph.

[@scu-dub]

So freakin awesome 🔥 this thing had to be restored at some time in its life it is super clean! Oh and thanks nick I‼️ got slugged by the wife 🤜🏼😂✌🏼

[@justsumguy2u]

I'm not surprised this one sold fast---the market for Beetles has never really went away, and this one is a great deal

[@tommurray2653]

Hi Nick this has to he one of the cleanest Beatles that I have seen in a very long time. Back in about 1965-66 I learned how to drive in two Beatles a 1959 and a 1961 in the cowpastute on our farm. Great memories I will keep forever. Thank you for the time travel back to my childhood days. Tom up in Canada in the Maritimes at the NB-NS border

[@Michael-dr9wl]

The best economy car ever made! Id grab this one in a heartbeat!

[@Alan-lv9rw]

My first car was a 1966 VW Beetle. Blue with a white interior. Loved that car.

[@markestes5948]

I learned to drive in a '58 Volkswagen convertible. 60 mph down hill with a tail wind! A great car for a first time driver. We never had gas for the lawnmower because I was always putting in the VW.

[@marknyeste3604]

Your name caught my eye

[@DaleBlice]

Had a 64 before I got drafted very cheap to drive and maintain nice car will sell fast great for your hot rod kid can't get in too much trouble

[@giulioforstall1861]

Unmolested engine is a plus...by 73 they started adding smog equipment. After that, the troublesome Bosch fuel injection, which is why the later models fell out of favor

[@tombankwel4822]

What a beauty, shes clean and tidy, cheap price no Wonder it sold fast ,thanks honest Nick stay cool 😊😊😊😊

[@JackDavenport-e3j]

I had a 63, 36 hp. I could drive it wide open, and couldn't kill it. It would run a breathtaking 65 mph.😂

[@KnEpH131]

I drove a '69 for a couple of years when I first got married and gave my wife my Camaro. Very dependable. Would go anywhere and drive on anything. Just too small for me. Oils seals on the cooler can be a problem though.

[@keyper555]

Cute lil Beetle, very nicely restored, perfect for a Herbie replica, just add the numbers lol. I just didn't like how they shifted felt like the shifter was attached to a long rubberband, and that windshield was right in your face, other than that they are a fun car to drive.

[@ClemisLilly]

A buddy had one in 77 would pull thru snow like a truck..!!!! I believe his was a 65 bug ..

[@jonp4846]

I recall when in high school, we tried to see how many we could pack into one, on the way to the movies. Good times!

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

One more thing a Super Beetle did not have a flat windshield, but a covered and not a flat and that is the difference between the two.

[@dotd7763]

That's a cool little bug, great price too. That will make someone happy

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

I would like you to know that you got a steal for this VW today. OK lets go, she was mid line of 71 & 72, but that's not the way she was born # 1 the spare tire worked the window washer for the next 3 years, and that is were it got pressure to work the window washer of that day. For this Bug has been customized of the day. # 2 the rear lights on a 71 were smaller that a 72 and then came 73 the lights were larger and more easy to see. For I boult a new 73 for 1500 hundred, but when my old man saw me drop a 911 Porcha and a 5 speed in it, then it had blown him away. For I left in late 73 for Nam at the time. For I did not retune home until 1980 with 4 bitter conflicts under my hide of the day. For that was not of the years that I had left to go. But Maple Motors has a real steal for this Bug today. For up here around Maryland and DC this Bug sells for a good Bug at 19 to 25 K today and that is no lie today. For 25 in the city and 35 on the highway. For they were always know as the peoples car of the day. For I have rebuilt many of them and they are still a great car today.

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Appreciate your insight and knowledge about these cars, sounds like you really know your stuff.

[@TobyBaker-hz3rw]

Loved the heaters in those and the roar of the engine.😏

[@valmojica8486]

I had a 72 super beetle .. refused to start in the rain, I had to cover the engine compartment with a plastic bag before the rain began! Fun to drive though! I don’t think this is a ‘72 though. Mine had reflectors along side the rear break light / turn signal housing. I paid $2,700. Out the door for it in New York!

[@ThomasSlodzinski]

I have been looking over your car inventory for a long time now Nick. I'm waiting for the day that a 1963 Buick LeSabre comes in or a wildcat

[@patriotrising6214]

Say you were 12 , and in a bad mood ...what better than to barrow a Beatle and go for a ride . Driving responsibly for the entire day , enjoying the country side ,and then returning it neat and clean and unnoticed 😮 don't try this at home kids 🎉😊

[@randylenart9674]

Had MANY VWs in my life including a 64 bus and three wheeler that I built a lot of fun to drive but alot of up keep everything had to be manually ajusted

[@ThomasSlodzinski]

I love VW bugs I had a convertible and I absolutely loved it I wish I still had it. And Nick that price is very good

[@AmyMays-c7k]

These are cute cars. My dad had a 71 beetle when I was a kid.

[@seansimone-e6k]

Didn’t know about how low geared they are wow 😅 great shape though

[@leedaniels7196]

Sweet ride!.I used to have one of these.Would love to have another one!.😎

[@dougtheslug6435]

Sweet little bug. I was big on VW back in the 70's/80's, had a 311, 411, 3 bugs and a Karmann Ghia. Beat most to the ground, smashed a couple up and gave away the Karmann Ghia......so sad.

[@anthonywestjr1063]

One of the switches may be for heat...just guessing tho...👍🏾

[@maddpeanut6313]

Not exactly a muscle car but cool anyway. I learned to drive stick by driving my brother's wrecked bug around the yard.

[@tomblake3809]

My older brother had a 61 bug. I borrowed it one day and got stopped for speeding. lol

[@Keith-rk4td]

I find it funny that people who never had a VW say they are garbage. That car is the oldest most successful vehicle since 1938,and only quit in the 80s.

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

Who remembers Herbie the Love Bug? 😅

[@billydee8051]

Great car and of course, video! German engineering is second to none.

[@giulioforstall1861]

Undercarriage shots are hilarious! Floor pan floor pan floor pan...engine!

[@crownvicguy98-11]

As a sumner county local, I saw this vehicle before the video. Good video Nick.

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Thank you very much

[@crownvicguy98-11]

@ No problem. We look around pretty much every time we go to Red Rooster Cafe next door. You have a pretty cool place.

[@tonytrumble]

This is a great looking Beetle! These are hard to find in this nice shape! It'll sell quickly

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Yep you are correct, it sold pretty fast. Thanks for watching

[@TimboWhite-w7b]

Great Looking Volkswagen Bug

[@55555711]

I love these alot but can't drive a stick 😢❤I even have hotwheels collection of VW ❤

[@kevinhamblin951]

Love the VW 😊

[@bocanada6022]

this looks like a ' beetle ' ....flat front windshield; ' super beetles' have curved front wind screens; have owned a couple including a 1972; fantastic cars!

[@KustomKlz0019]

That's what I said, I owned a 73' SB & mine did have a curved windshield.

[@brianw8963]

It is a Super Beetle, You can plainly see the McPhearson Strut front suspension. I believe the curved windshields came a little later, 73 or so. 71 was the first super, with a flat windshield. I had one.

[@stlpny56]

That is not a super beetle....

[@michaelcrosby6071]

1971 super beetle has a flat windshield in USA. Macpherson struts , hood and front fenders different shape, louvers 0:41 under front fenders

[@brianw8963]

@@stlpny56 You didn’t see the front suspension? That’s what designates a super beetle.

[@rubber-duck]

Sweet!! Bug🐞 I'd love to have a Bug make it my daily driver 😊

[@stephenbuttle2972]

perfect drver could be daily driver outstanding

[@wileecoyote5749]

My '85 Dodge Aries K has 3 more payments then will be free and clear

[@bfd194]

Looks nice. I drove one of these when l lived in Germany a couple of decades ago so not sure why all the enthusiasm? It didn't do anything well. Was slow, couldn't stop, didn't handle, wasn't good in snow, sand, or mud (though was easy to push), parts were expensive (even in Germany), loud, everything rattled, prone to rust, not safe, no leg room/trunk space, plus it was very cold natured, and didn't even get that great of gas mileage compared to other compact cars. One of these as a dune buggy/sand rail - yes, I get that - but as a daily I'd much rather have an older Golf GTI or Audi then one of these.

[@brianw8963]

Don’t go good in snow? They do better in the snow than any other rear wheel drive ever made. Not quite fair to compare to front wheel drive. They were designed for affordability and simplicity and more of them were sold than any other car in history. To compare them to modern cars is redundant.

[@bfd194]

@@brianw8963 If you say so. As mentioned I drove one for over 3 years in Germany, wouldn't dare drive it in snow/icy conditions without chains. Would much prefer an AWD Audi but even the couple of other VW's I had (a Golf and a Golf GTI) handled much better in the snow particularly stopping.

[@brianw8963]

@ No offense intended, but Your kind of comparing apples to asparagus. 😅. Beetle enthusiasts like myself just love them for what they are.

[@bfd194]

@@brianw8963 No offense taken and I get it. I am a die hard fan of the Nissan hardbody pickups from the 80s. I do love the old school VW vans though - can't believe the new ones start at over $60K.

[@jamesoreily1472]

good looking old Beatle that will go quick! that under carriage is very clean

[@loriendastafford1760]

Looks like a sweet little bug!!

[@ClemisLilly]

It's getting harder to find them bug's in good condition..!!!! Does that one have a gas heater since it's air cooling.?

[@brianw8963]

No, it does not. Most think the heater systems don’t work, but they work well if everything is correct, which is usually not the case.

[@ClemisLilly]

@brianw8963 I sure there not liquid cooled and the heaters were. Gas or electric so I thought. !!!!

[@brianw8963]

@ They are air cooled but have what is called “ heater boxes” on the exhaust headers. A fan on the engine shroud driven from the rear of the generator circulates the heated air into the interior of the vehicle . They actually did have optional gasoline heaters that worked just like a fuel oil furnace and were mounted to what would be considered the firewall on regular vehicles, but they were problematic, and a bit dangerous to say the least.

[@rubber-duck]

I googled it to see how much hp a 72 super Beatle has, 60hp idk if this has been built any, but 60 would be fine with me 😊

[@22vx]

Pretty cool 😎

[@ClemisLilly]

Nice ole bug Nick. 😊

[@hice444]

Sale pending, when checked website yesterday

[@johnmcdowell9059]

very nice little bug nick super clean

[@davidmazzell2332]

I remember those things 😂😂😂

[@lescobrandon1011]

I used to have a 74 Super Beetle.

[@D65-i5v]

Great Beetle ....should sell really fast. These older models I think are the best compared to the new version they came out with which is just hideous and is nothing like a Beetle at all . They should not have done such a drastic change in the style in my opinion...but I know nothing I'm just a customer.

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Yep I agree

[@kennoway8251]

I had a 69 modle great little car I got like 50 mpg

[@joeramsey3865]

I learned how to drive in a 73 vw beetle

[@cynthiaprange9561]

OK, you need to put #53 😂

[@ThomasHarrier]

Great for dune buggy

[@JackDavenport-e3j]

I made a dune buggy out of mine, shortened it a foot

[@jkgkjgkijk]

You smoking the good stuff with that price

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Yep , it sold for asking price as soon as it was posted

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Dang! Man, some people have deeep pockets. That think, you made a kill8ng son​@@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate

[@robertlogsdon]

are you kindling me 12g thats super cheap for nice bug .looks great waiting for video

[@brianw8963]

Good price for sure, even though it’s a super . And it actually has good floor pans!

[@Truth2240]

I see why these will float now.

[@Michaelhruschka-d5p]

Hey Nick, Are you sure it's a super beetle?

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Yes

[@ClemisLilly]

These originally was built for the SS German soldiers. 1937 I believe was first public available..!!!!

[@Barnaby_bo]

The horns gonna work it's German

[@Scalihoo]

Fahrvergnügen 🚗

[@gordoakley3447]

Close the dam door lol

[@alva1370]

Flat windshield, not a super beetle.

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

front end is not curved either...Karman steering wheel too!

[@brianw8963]

It most certainly is a SB.

[@tylerkraemer]

Ted Bundy’s car!

[@BizWiz]

Hahahahahahahh

[@DavidLee-e8h]

I thought the same. Lol

[@jwilbanks]

Yup that's it 😂

[@ChristianJedi1]

Herbie!

[@randylenart9674]

Ya didn't open the trunk

[@GeneralTso-x2q]

I'd walk barefoot before I'd ever be seen in a VW Beetle.

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

😂

[@Musicman-y7v]

I'd walk barefoot on broken glass before riding in most modern day cars.

[@Musicman-y7v]

I would take those ugly things off of the headlights but other than that I want it.

[@jasonhoffheins1239]

It's already sold so why post the video now.

[@MapleMotorsNickSouthgate]

Just when it was scheduled to come out , customer wants the video as well

[@jasonhoffheins1239]

Oh ok I understand that, thanks for getting back with me Nick

[@hansgruber650]

Das Bug.

[@koolkatkustomdiecast801]

That’s the last decent year 73 was ugly

[@cisco6452]

Listed to cheap should be 19,900

[@JimmyCrackCorn-c3q]

Volkswagen was a horrible car. $11,000 😮

[@brianw8963]

Why?