What Year Vw Beetle is the BEST? 1967 or 1966 Volkswagen Bug the best ever made?

[@Mr.CrawDaddyOfficial]

67 takes my heart every time, it’s a special model that has been my family’s favorite for ages

[@VWPrince53]

50-50 and I love both of the colors because Blue is my favorite color. 👍😎

[@5150mxVW]

👍👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I like the earlier headlamps, still watching though lol

[@mikeday4708]

The '67 I bought WELL used in 1974 came with a '66driver side front fender on it - best of both

[@Pattybuba71]

67 it’s beautiful

[@5150mxVW]

66. wins this one easy

[@SladesVWBeetle]

10lbs of extra torque in a Beetle is definitely noticeable! Everytime I see those Porsches, I realize how bad I wanted one. They’re cool! That jump pack had an auto disconnect 😁 Fuel pump time! Never saw that tool before.

[@5150mxVW]

yeah but i put a K&N sticker on the side glass so the 66 is on par now....I'll drop the 924se off , make some room

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@5150mxVW A sticker?? Well here comes some wheel stands and burn outs now! 😁 Ohhh I love those Porsches! always wanted one! Reminds me of a Molly Ringwald movie for some reason lol I’m making room for that thing here! Let’s do it, I’ll film you pulling in 😁

[@Dany-oj2jv]

I had about 60 VW from 1959 to 1973 in my life and the one i like the most is the 1967, cause new engine 1500 cc and new12 volt system... yea!! 👍

[@reynaldoflores4522]

The ' 66 sealed-beam headlamps were really cool. They had these huge, slanted clear lenses with " HELLA " stamped on them.

[@brysonbyrd343]

I personally like the look of the 66 and below

[@GereDJ2]

1967 Beetle: A transitional car. As an owner and driver of a 1967 Beetle sunroof for over 50 years, I have to say you are quite correct, it's all a matter of personal preference, just like many things in life. I had a 1965 Beetle for some years and it was also a very nice drive, but I feel the 1967 was a mostly perfected model. Yes, lots more mods and improvements 68 on up, but the 67 seemed to capture the essence, all the best and desirable elements that the Beetle surely was and would become. I had a feeling about what the 1967 might become back in 1969 and it did indeed evolve into a classic all it's own. I also had a 1978, 924 Porsche which I thought was a bit of a mistake from Porsche, but it did drive nice. I currently own three, restored, 1967 Beetles: Sedan, Sunroof and convertible. I have always felt that Beetle owners have a somewhat emotional relationship with their car as much or more than Vets, Mopars, GTO's etc. In short, I feel all the 50s and 60s era Beetles have their own special charm and appeal. Beetles evolution over the years was like watching a child grow and mature. The VW Beetle, the most popular car in history!

[@5150mxVW]

Nice read , thank you sharing …and nice 67 collection 😎

[@philcappellini2820]

Well Played!!! Start out the video with a topic that will undoubtedly garner endless "this year is best" discussion/banter and then as if nothing has happened randomly transition to a Porsche will it run and a Nissan clutch repair. I love it!!! This was an awesome video!!! Thanks!!

[@5150mxVW]

lol...well I planned on flogging the 67 in snow ( yard ) to finish the vid but couldn't bring myself to do it. The ground had softened as temps rose and it would of made a mess out of the car. So...I had ( and have plenty ) some unused footage to burn ...I'm always tinkering with something it's just never that interesting

[@scotttillotson1989]

Both are beautiful! My first car in ‘73 was a Zenith Blue ‘67 convertible. I also had a Black ‘66 Sedan at one point. Again, both of your cars are beautiful!

[@BrewDub73]

My pick is a ‘66. I like the headlights, door handles and window cranks & pulls. Nice Porsche air compressor find!

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@bobbysnow5478]

Thanks for the video! 67 convertible at auction is bank!

[@christophercornetet5037]

Hell yeah Rad Dude!! I have never been ever able to find a 67 so I had to make one out of a Sept 67 beetle!!

[@maverick4177]

That 66 is by far prettier car by far for me, if i had one I’d be happy to own it 😎

[@deborahmarion9038]

I love both of them but, I agree with you that the interior of the ‘66 is much nicer. Looking at these two Beetles makes me wish I had never sold my ‘68. 😢

[@punxsutawneyareabmxriding598]

I always liked aircooled Volkswagens in Apirl of 1966 i came home from the hospital as newborn my father was Volkswagen mechanic and service for Central Volkswagen in Dubois pa he bought a wrecked 66 in January that had 800miles on it and fixed it in a month we had 1956 bug & 3, 1966bugs loved 1300cc engine.

[@murphyslawmodeler9654]

Love both cars . By watching your videos , I now have become a dash guy . So 66 for the win ! Dash and headlights take it a little ahead of the stunning 67 .

[@ladeseddy5994]

1966. My first car too. Loved that beetle. Had it right up to my first Rabbit.

[@BRED510]

For me the best year Beetle is a 58. Oval quality, oval parts, but the familiar big window style and dash. Small windows, for me everything is right on a 58. 65 on when the windows got bigger they looked more ungainly. I had a 67 (European as im from the UK), wasn't enamoured with it. Also European 67's kept the sloping headlights so were prettier than the US 67's. However if its a Bay, for me 68 1 Yr only buses are my favourites, love all the quirky 1yr only bits on them, plus if it's an early Westfalia they have several 1yr 68 only Westie bits too.

[@5150mxVW]

I have two 58 ragtops and the 58-59 cars have really grown on me. Not sure what " oval parts " you are referring to though ....the oval dash is my favorite

[@BRED510]

@@5150mxVW on a 58 the wings (fenders) are Oval, bonnet (hood), engine lid, engine, all oval. And my favourite is the 58-64 dash with the ivory switchgear.

[@5150mxVW]

here in the States the front fenders had the bullets ( turn signals ) and the engine lid was the " W " decklid .

[@tomenricks8490]

No VW got it right finally in '62 , standard gas guage, dash grab handle, most important spring loaded hood hinges , full synchronized transmission ('61on). Improved rear tail lights like big improvement! I own an oval but pre '62 tail lights are so primitive & a difficult fitting assembly all together . I've assembled dozens of those lights for people they only look nice. '62 - '67 were the best fitted design , plus there are options like euro tail light lenses for safety & nice looks. My '62 is kinda like my oval but much more practical.

[@mikehardgraves7887]

I have a 66 Frankenstein, some time back in the 80’s a 55 oval was grafted so it has a 55 3fold, oval window and bullet turn signals also a W deck lid. It’s nice because like you I love a 66 interior. Oh it also has a 68 gas door. My perfect Beetle.

[@almclean4835]

Got to be ‘66, a fantastic year for everything. It was the year I was born too 😁. Nice to the Porchse running

[@allenbuck5589]

Both real nice old. VWs. Thanks from Sc

[@5150mxVW]

yes :), thank you Allen

[@marcbeebe]

1967 is the pinnacle of Beetle development. When the '68s came along ... it was over. In terms of aesthetics, well some of us like the even older ones which have their own quirks. That 924 is worth restoring; vastly underrated car, but it sounds like it has an engine oiling problem.

[@Wil_Liam1]

Super beetle bodystyles killed it for me..60s or older is all I see and want..

[@josephheston9238]

But '68 did introduce the I.R.S. suspension (if you have an AutoStick, everybody else had to wait until '69).

[@tayuna4616]

I prefer Beetles up to 1964, because in my opinion they are more charming and more reminiscent of the original Beetle project.

[@briangode1381]

I had an automatic stick shift there was no left pedal to use when shifting just off gasoline pedal shift back on pedal I wish I had only four speed manual 500 $$$$$$$cheaper should have been in bank acount collecting interest 2100or /2600 also I had air conditioner I never liked it motor not enough for it you live and learn abs I have in now soon 78 years my mom had an uncle who was Lutheran preacher mucho smart critic judgement of volksrarely wrong if he was even on phone calls to do weddings never saw volks but judged them very well it will not last true I do this ok but he was 100x better my dad was before I met never married senorita November 1989 my senorita amigo it would never work still relations going with problems going on my side of it all hers we’ll see my past comments life is can be very nice learn experiences as l have had for 78 years college is mucho very dinero cost $$$$$$$$$$$$$$not for all of us or everyones abilities the best is to do what we all love our best at it there are mucho miserable volks out in this insane world society suicidal doing wrong things to get millions of dinero $$$$$$$$$$ just use properly what we have or earn and enjoy yourselves only 24 hours per day gracias cam on ong best doing is what we like doing senorita myself love the simple life

[@riverbluevert7814]

The whole "1967 is the best" thing is very overdone in my opinion. I'll vote for the 1966. NO ONE outside the VW fanatic community can tell one year from the next.

[@5150mxVW]

yes, wayyyyy over done

[@Dawnzyxio14]

67 is Bumblebee so it is the best

[@oscare.quiros6349]

66 is the best, no contest. I owned the 66 and has been the best car I have ever owned.

[@jaydenoloughlin6694]

I’m just glad to be lucky enough to own a beetle. I have a 1968 1500 in lotus white here in Australia. I love my 68 to bits. Sure I’d get an early 60s but I wouldn’t give my 68 up for it. 😊 I’d love to share a photo

[@5150mxVW]

Nice ! [e-mail]

[@martyworley5427]

If I had to choose one I would say the 66 is the best looking car! I would drive either one both are great cars.

[@5150mxVW]

hi Marty, thank you, yes, both will be driven this summer :)

[@jacquelinechellis4036]

I think the 67 has the mechanical edge but the 66 still has the older style cues. The 1300 has the all out best motor for reliability thick jugs big case big upgrade from 1200. For me the 66 is better. Nice video

[@imagrandpa]

Because of 12volt and engine, always wanted the 1967. Because I had two 65’s also ALWAYS favored the fence numbers! Now after reconsidering, I’d definitely go for the 1966 or 1967. Just glad that I can say that I’ve owned, driven and worked on one of the best bugs..... from 1968 until I sold my last bug in 1977. I traded that bug (perfect) for a like new 1971 240Z with 31,000 miles plus $1,000 boot. Both were original and like new. Wish to Hell I had them both back!

[@jakebob5101]

I'll vote for '66 although the '67 1500cc is a great platform engine to build off of. But as you said it Jay, a lot of us love those headlights on the early Beetles plus no plastic dash. Oh the metal dash is a classic too.

[@vwcoco]

Porsche is awesome ,what a find that was . 66 bug all day long

[@buckchase1]

I had a "72 and used to swap stuff like blinkers and tail lights.....anything that I could to make it seem older. Prior to that, almost aquired a 59, but was advised that it was too rusty. HEY, I was 19 at the time and didn't know what I know now!! But I LOVED my 1972 torsion axel beetle and drove it from Maine to PA a couple of times aside from daily in Maine and Mass. I put a Blaupunkt radio in it like original and still available on eBaY

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man I just wish I own any of them two!👌🥰👍66 or 67!

[@stephenport4768]

Love those period blue VW colours the Gulf Blue has to be my favourite

[@rickorr2181]

'66, I prefer the interior and the look with that style of headlights. They are both very nice cars nonetheless.

[@angrypoolman]

Awesome video, Jason! I think it is awesome you are learning so much from Larry, but this type of video is what initially drew me to your channel. I never OWNED a 67, but it was the first car I was allowed to drive. My Dad never put the title in my name. You and I are the same age, so I think its cool you have that soft spot for the 67 like I do. Thanks for the videos. Call me when you get to San Diego. Don't let them charge you for the side salad.

[@salvadoravila9095]

Both are wonderful if you ask me.

[@Oldbugssy]

My choice is the year '66. That's after years of deciding and collecting. My first VW Bug was a '68 and I liked it but, I wanted much earlier of a style. It's super nice to see a side by side comparison to a question I get once in a while. The most asked is the 6V vs. 12V after they've done a bit of googling research. The next question comes from me, "they want how much!?"

[@willf5768]

Great video Jason I prefer the 66 as well I had one I used for a winter beetle and my 65 was the summer car. I recall one winter 30 below zero six volt and that 66 went rrrr rrrrrr rrrrrr rattle rattle and started the heat may have not been much but it was there and all most instant out of those heater boxes. People always badmouth the old bugs for not having heat I always said if the heating system was maintained and everything was working properly like the thermostat louvers and heat channels it really wasn't that bad. 😊👍 And GTO is a nice choice the closest I ever came to one was a 67 Pontiac Tempest sprint custom with the three speed Hurst and overhead cam straight six a fairly valuable car these days. Check out (TV car show calendar) 1967 Pontiac sprint. Nice car.

[@marks_view1486]

Love the old beetles. 1st car was a 1962 bug.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Given my choice I'd take the '67. To be honest I like the upright headlights and the dual master and 12V electricals are a huge plus

[@5150mxVW]

simple upgrade for the 66...convert to 12v and add a dual master

[@FyahEmblem]

Got a 65 disc brakes all around 12v

[@nickmassey9104]

Lighter blue for me ,earlier cars and java green is my favourite colour 👌

[@VintageOverlandAdventures]

67’ all the one year only stuff “Rules”. IMO 😊

[@toddjohnston4788]

Great video...and good luck 👍

[@josephperry6822]

Wow Jason! Your wife, I think, needs to help you with that wardrobe, buddy! Loving your projects man great work!!

[@5150mxVW]

haha, yeah , i didn't edit that out , i thought it was pretty funny ....thank you JP

[@paulatkinson2849]

Nice to see u busy and back on the screen 👍😅

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Paul, I've been busy welding down at Larry's , the 58 is coming along :)

[@jonoffensend7519]

Having had many VW’s my favorites were my 1960 convertibles (had 2 ) both had stock 1600 engines, my next favorite was my 1973 VW Thing, my only car for 10 years.

[@jamesrichardson1326]

Like the 66. I had a 70, 68, 65 Beetles. One 72 Ghia, and finally a 73 Type III wagon.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Jason :) think starter need rebuilt or new on Porsche car and strong 850 Cold Cranking Amps with 90 to 160 Reserve Amps and cure that starting up issues if not Alternator or Battery cables need change too plus check Ground cable wire to Fender see if needs clean up from Corrosion too !

[@panchosspeedshop8576]

1966 gets my vote!

[@5150mxVW]

mine too!

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

I had a 67 that I loved in the 70's and my niece's husband has a 66 that he loves as well. The only thing I didn't like was working on them. Kneeling down rather than leaning over a fender on regular cars. Also back seat not that great at the drive in theater with my girl back in those days

[@howardduncan-bd2ub]

Hey brother, love your vids! Ive been messing with these cars since the mid 80's and I absolutely love them. I have a 73 beetle and a 68 be3tle vert. The wife and I are headed your way this fall. Would love an opportunity to meet you and shake your hand. And, maybe we'll talk a bit about vw's! Thanks for all you do!

[@martialthielen7675]

I like both,but I think a 1300 from 66 is my favourite.🇲🇫👍 Actually I have a 71 and it's an interesting model too.😉 Thanks for the video...

[@jeffrigby189]

I owned 2 early to mid '60 Beetles and one late '60s 1500 which was incomparably the best car. Shame I can't afford one now!

[@klassikfahrer]

I own a '67 VW Beetle 1300, and for various reasons I think the '67s are the best Beetles. The paintwork (Lotus White) on my Beetle is still 100% original and in excellent condition. The same applies to the interior, the engine and the gearbox. Even the original drum brakes still work well. Greetings

[@agrameroldoctane_66]

My vote goes for'66. Thanks.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Both are nice!👍

[@rickylaporte6750]

Like them both. I had a 62 all white.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, 62 Turkis going on the lift this week

[@MrGMawson2438]

She's a runner after all them years

[@kellysrestorations.7397]

I had a lot of '67's but gotta say, the earlier, the better. Like oval windows!!! I've got a '56 Oval project for sale in Calgary, Alberta, you and Larry should drive up and buy it.

[@kristianstrong3683]

I have to say I would rather the 66, only because I have a 66.

[@5150mxVW]

great year !

[@joedepoto]

1966 and even like the color!😮

[@5150mxVW]

👍😁

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

beautiful!!

[@vintagevwsalesandkeyservices]

You had me convinced that the ‘66 was better and I was just about to put my ‘67 on the auction block…but then I saw you dressed in double plaid and said, this guy is crazy!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great update.

[@donaldbrittsan984]

My grandson just found a 68, not bad, rust free, dual port engine, $ 1500 , good project car.

[@5150mxVW]

rust free ?!? 1500? great deal

[@mamabearandpapabear4689]

My old 66 was my favorite.

[@russC13]

I l go for the 66. I had a 66 until it was stolen. Would be nice to find another one, hint, hint! It seems it was the last version that was still Beetle looking with the bug headlights, but the 67 did have the last of the bumpers and all.

[@waynejohnson3214]

66, or older is what I hope to own one day.

[@jfleming5973]

67 or 63 are my favorite years. the 67 front fenders are much easier to work on. I have more trouble with the earlier fenders but they look cooler.

[@thrillofatoad]

My dad was a huge beetle guy. Probably worked on over 50 bugs, restoring and fixing them selling 5 on a lot at a time. He was one of the best around the area. He passed away when he was just 54 and I was 13. He left me the last bug he was working on and I just looked at it from storage after almost 20 years of just sitting but wow I was surprised how good it looks. It's a 67 with the sunroof. All new white paint I believe. Trying to find out what condition it in or how much more it would cost to finish what he started. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@MrGMawson2438]

Little Compressor in the Porsche thats cool

[@andynorthern6191]

I have to vote for the 1966 bug all day the porsche style headlight covers and the rear lid still has what i call the spine i also love the one year 1300 badge and the interior like you said is also better and the 6 volt can always be upgraded to 12 volt if you want

[@dlittlester]

I've had three beetles, and in my opinion, the '67 was the best.

[@5150mxVW]

67 is an awesome driver , just not the best looking , that 66 buries the 67

[@dalewyatt1321]

67 by far (except maybe swap some interior knobs.) More content please, Jason.

[@johnlobbestael626]

I had a brand new white '67. When you'd been driving a while, and it was hot, and you stopped for a few minutes, it did not want to restart...

[@zezu4775]

Both are really Nice for me..

[@tmackinator]

1967 was probably the best year for cars in general. 12v was the biggest plus for vw.

[@jonobaywindow]

This reminds me of vintage wine..in the end, it's all about personal taste. 67s drive a bit better than 66. I own a sea blue 66 but aesthetically, my favorite year is a 62. Perfect blend with the smaller windows, cloth headliner, reliable 1192cc, synchro box, mechanical fuel gauge, Wolfsburg crest on bonnet and pope's nose lid.

[@5150mxVW]

haha careful, you'll get burned at the by stake by some folk for calling a 62 a " pope nose " ... thank you just another sign for me to get my 62 on the lift .

[@jonobaywindow]

Guilty as charged your honour😂

[@5150mxVW]

@@jonobaywindow not by me haha, i did get the 62 Turkis on the lift today in your honor

[@jr.classics6190]

I Personally prefer a 66 which i Currently Own now. I like the Porsche style Headlights. Much nicer classy look...

[@5150mxVW]

66 for me too

[@volktales7005]

1966 Yes! I never liked the look of the upright '67 headlights with the early bumpers. Six volts suck, but most early cars that are actually driven a lot were given 12 volt conversions. I have a Pearl White '66 sunroof with Pigalle (red) interior. It has the best VW engine (a 1600 single port) installed, and the 12 volt conversion is soon. For a daily driver, give me a 1970 model. Mine was unstoppable. Except for the rust that killed it....

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@John-d7p]

Can't say which VW Type 1 is "best." But the 67 is definitely the most desireable. They were all well made cars, and there are no significant differences between model years that would make any single year the "best."

[@joeodonnell2594]

67 always my favorite

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@superbear617]

Well, I also choose the "66 - due to the interior mainly (and that blue is gorgeous!), though it is a close call for me because I attach more weight than you to the 12 volt system. How about one of each? Oh, yeah, you already have that!! :))

[@imagrandpa]

I’ve owned 2 1965, a 63 bus, and a 1971 super beetle. Hands down, 1965 was favorite.... I overhauled one of my 1965 with a $100 kit from sear. All were stock. I’m no mechanic and the over haul was like working on a bicycle. Did all myself with an old floor jack. Wife helped me stab it back in to keep it balanced. Unbelievably it started the first try and drove it another 2 years for many many miles. Wish I still had it. I always changed the oil and adj valves every 2k miles. Both mine started and sounded better than these. I could chg oil and adj valves in 30 minutes!

[@goody5896]

Hi, both are great years, here in the UK the 67 usually had the sloping headlights and one off engine lid but as it was the cross over I've see them with upright lights and even the 70s style engine lid guess what ever was left in the VW parts bin ,but a 67 lid sloping headlights continental bumpers( towel rail) disc brakes ,1500cc karmann convertable or saloon a (close second) is my all time favourite car to own .guess there plenty of them in U S pretty hard to find them here and even harder in RH drive , forget the Bentley's lamo,s and Ferrari,s etc

[@Eolafan1008]

My girlfriend (wife since 1973) had a 1966 model and I had a 1967 and IMHO the 1967 wins hands down!

[@5150mxVW]

Your crazy lol , It’s not even close !

[@5150mxVW]

67 interior is terrible .

[@5150mxVW]

1300 66 engine has plenty of power . If you want 12 volts just update the 66 to 12v

[@ronkemp9528]

Out of those 2 the 66 I like the old ones. But my 62 is going 12 volt.

[@sveablu]

I agree, the '66 is the one.

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you

[@jacklowe3788]

My family had "67 until late 70's Many fond memories- My memories are little foggy & roads were different back then- If I remember right the family old bug taught family of kids to drive & we were hard on it- Very practical as we lived on a farm in Virginia & on lot of dirt roads crossing g open creeks as well- Be curious to know how these old beetles would do on modern byways & even couple hour stint on interstate? Within reason could classic beetles run say 65mph & cruise - I'm looking to purchase one to use another for total reliability to go back in forth to weekend property 3 hrs away- I could take back roads but drive would be much longer stop & go through many small towns down to Chesapeake Bay area from the western Blue Ridge Mountain town where I live- Any advice on particular year or model for lot of use appreciated - Thanks, jack

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

My first car as a teen 1967 VW street legal BAJA, I loved that piece of crap. 10 years later in 1983 I was restoring a Porsche like that one, only it was wine in color. Laquer paint and rubbed out. What a pain in the arse that was.

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

I like the 1965 and 1966

[@manofsideburns]

It’s a tough one - likely a 67. I’ve just found one with a factory sun roof parked up / hidden away (UK) and going rusty. Should I pursue it? My fav is a 68 - last one I had was 2 owners / original engine & gearbox drove like a dream.

[@danielventura8073]

I haven't seen one in 25 years in Florida.

[@zaferoksuz102]

1966 is the best one

[@TonyDanger]

My '67 started it's life in Oct '66.

[@5150mxVW]

yes... Aug 66 was the first month of production for the 67's ....

[@thelemonademan6235]

I like how you think. My 68 Camaro started life in mid November of 67. When people ask me what year it is, I say '67. I count when it rolled off the assembly line as the finished product.

[@jacknash5733]

I have a 66 with later 1500 and 12v. Good compromise

[@johnvaluk1401]

FWIW I like the looks of the 66.

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@jerrycousineau7682]

1966 is the best !!!!