Why is the 1967 VW Beetle BuG So DAMN Special?

Hey Volks! Here is video of mine showcasing the 1967 VW Beetle Bug and why it is such a special year and a very well sought after model. I show you the many characteristics of this model and point out the true beauty of this year and why many collectors seek to buy one.
Sit back, enjoy, this 27 min video on the Classic 1967 VW Beetle.
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[@classicvwbugs]

Hey Volks! Here is video of mine showcasing the 1967 VW Beetle Bug and why it is such a special year and a very well sought after model. I show you the many characteristics of this model and point out the true beauty of this year and why many collectors seek to buy one. Sit back, enjoy, this 27 min video on the Classic 1967 VW Beetle. To see my video I posted several years ago pointing out the "One Year Features" on this model, head over here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5-ad2l7bNitmM0si=plqVX0s_LzzKLmN1

[@bux49]

My first 1967 Beetle was 50 years ago. Today I still own a 1967 Beetle. This one being my 3rd. I have owned many Volkswagens over the years. Earliest a 1950 the latest was a 1970.

[@classicvwbugs]

Very cool 👍

[@timothyproksch2915]

Thanks for not playing music and getting right to it and great show

[@bobbysnow5478]

Thanks for the video! 67 Cali daily driver…owned since 85! Rockstar status where ever it goes! 2 front ends 2 rear ends 3 engines Endless # of parts Priceless!

[@jamesbosworth4191]

Many people nowadays don't know this, but the main reason the 67 has all those soft knobs and no knob on the ashtray is because of the new for 67 safety regulations. Hard small knobs were no longer allowed, as they could cause injury in an accident.

[@floyd4335]

Thanks for this video, Chris! I really miss my 1967 Beetle!

[@classicvwbugs]

You and me both!

Appreciate your attention to the details. Those seatbelts were hell. The ratchet would tighten with every bump and turn. I would have to take it off and reattach it fairly often

[@unclea1bert]

I bought a '67 Bug w/Sunroof last summer. White with black interior. Engine is from a '70, so my backup lights weren't' wired back in. I LOVE DRIVING this Bug. It was nice here in NC today, so I drove it to lunch outing.

[@rickmeredith8953]

Hey Chris. Thanks for the video. It's great to see the '67 get some love. I've had my Savannah Beige '67 (9/66) since '78 and it was very original when I got it. A couple of comments. The mirrors were dealer installed. Mine had a 101 round mirror. The late '66 dooe handles are visually similar but are not interchangeable with the '67 handles. Disc brakes were required with the 1500 in certain markets to meet safety regulations.

[@classicvwbugs]

I appreciate the info update, thank you!

My first car was a Red 1967 VW Beetle purchased new when I was 14 years old with my paper route earnings. It cost $1,951.75 with $200 worth of options. Black Leatherette interior, Radio, pop out rear windows, under dash shelf and undercoat. I learned to drive in that car

[@73tpiz]

Awesome video. I read that my '67 would have had a Sapphire V or VI radio which is the 1 year only radio. I guess the V is AM only and the VI is AM/FM. Luckily the previous (original) owner hadn't cut up the dash, so I was able to find a working Sapphire VI to go in it. It wasn't cheap, and not great sound quality, but so cool to hear tunes coming out of an almost 60 year old radio. Also, the driver fender was damaged 30 years ago so I have 1 original fender and one aftermarket. I would have never noticed the difference in the little grills if not for one of your previous videos.

[@jr.classics6190]

I Love my 66 Bug. Last year of the older Headlights which i prefer. Thanks again Chris for your Wonderful Videos.

[@jimmyjames6267]

I currently own a white 67 bug, 1600cc Dual carbs, aftermarket wheels, red interior, lowered slightly up front, 145/15 165/15...❤

[@user-xp6nb9be6v]

My first car was a 1967. Bought it back in the summer of 1974. My father worked at the VW dealership in Charlotte, NC and the car had been in an accident. The front end was flattened up to the front tires. Dad and I spent the summer doing the body work and getting it ready to drive back to Ohio (which is where I lived). After the body work, a complete paint job and an engine top end, I drove the car for 10 years. The Ohio rust finally got the best of it, but I think of that car often!

[@poorboysrc]

Lots of great info, presented perfectly, as always! Good stuff, Chris. Your passion for these classic VW's is so great to watch. Thanks for sharing. 👊🏼

[@classicvwbugs]

thank you my man! =)

[@PhotoAlbert]

Terrific rundown! My wife and I got married in 1972. At that time she drove a beige 1967 Beetle and I drove a red 1970. As college students, the Beetles were prefect for us. They were cheap and reliable transportation. All these years later we thought it would be fun to get an old Beetle. I guess because of what we had in the early days, I wanted to get either a 1967 or a 1970. I really wanted a 1967 but found out very quickly that '67's in good shape were way expensive so we settled for another '70. It's such a fun car to putter around in and whenever we do take it out we have to plan extra time because there's always someone who wants to stop and ask us about the car and then tell us stories about the Beetle they once had. And we dearly love hearing those stories. Thanks for this terrific video about the '67's!

[@jamesbosworth4191]

My parents bought a 67, after almost buying a 66. Good that you mentioned how the earliest 67s had 66 style rear bumpers and 66 style seat-back latches, and that the latest 66s had the 67 style door handles. The only bad thing about the 67 is that they eliminated the medium blue that 64 - 66 offered. That was a great color. Back-up lights were an option on older bugs, but found few takers.

[@andytalbot6719]

1967 bug was also.different again for the UK and Europe. Visually the front fenders and lights were retained from 1966.

[@rickmeredith8953]

The difference was a US NTHSA requirement that outlawed having glass in front of the required sealed beam headlights. That's the reason for the one year US fenders.

[@keventag4917]

Nice recap and content Chris…I love my 67! 😊

[@classicvwbugs]

Right on!

[@andynorthern6191]

When I first got into bugs a few years ago I heard the 67 was the car to get but I personally think the 66 is my favorite has the one year 1300 and still has the spine or what I call it on the rear deck lid nice classic look

[@davidmurray9844]

Very enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing.

[@classicvwbugs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garywaterman8026]

Thanks for putting this video together. Still learning things about my 67. Your videos are always helpful and informative.

[@classicvwbugs]

Thank you, much appreciated 👍

[@garyjones2582]

Chris I have a question for you... If you had a 68 or later with a 4 lug bolt pattern and you wanted a wide 5 bolt pattern, do they make adapters to be able to do that.. My first bug was a 68 and I loved it, but I have to admit, I think I like the 67 better... Thx for the video.. Take care and enjoy the Fla winters...

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes they do sell adapter plates

[@vayabroder729]

I believe you can use ‘66-‘67 wide five drums; the fronts just drop in. For the rears you might need to use a spacer on each drum and again ‘66-‘67 wide five drums would work.

[@garyjones2582]

Thx to all of you for your help.. Take care my vw friends...

[@sandiegobruce]

Nice information presented on this special year Beetle. Just picked up a Savana Biege California, San Diego 67. Same owner for the last 55 years, garaged all correct happy to send pics.

[@Antarath]

I think the German beetles had metal dash until 71 or 72. I have a 69 (Sep. 68) with metal dash and chrome. Can't wait to drive it in the spring! It's been a long winter here in Norway :/

[@UglyOckren]

Being a '67 aficionado' myself, (owned 2 sweet original, low milers over the past 40 years, still own my 67 convertible) I agree with your take on this unique year! Especially the part where your VW factory mechanic friend said that when they first came out, they were not anything particularly special and have grown in their desirability after the fact. The new deck lid and headlights design were the biggest visible 'oddity', everything else was esoteric to the new owners. I remember when the '68's came out in Fall '67, the changes were PROFOUND and earth shattering for VW at the time, which I think made people start to hearken back to the earlier models - especially the 67's - a few years later. One thing about the '67s that you owned previously that I can't wrap my head around, (sorry!) are those FAT 'gangsta' white wall tires you like to adorn your cars with, along with the tweed headliners and the Sewfine "Kustom" style resto-mod seat covers. My '67 VW purist-OCD makes me cringe, sorry dude...

[@classicvwbugs]

They are our signature looks on our cars and they are VERY successful. Doing those changes brought the best ROI. Even though they are not stock, it still looks vintage, and it targets folks that want a damn good looking bug. Lets face it, at this time period, the color combos were bland and cheap. I love my VW purist, and many people think I am purist to a degree, but unfortunately if I would have stayed in that realm with 67s in particular, I would be broke. My approach does not target the purist, but the car collector that has 20+ cars in his collection, and has the funds.

[@UglyOckren]

@@classicvwbugs Hey, Chris.. no worries! Thanks for all you do for the classic VW community here on You Tube! You've definitely found the sweet spot for your ROI with these gems you've restored over the years. As well as helped countless ACVW enthusiasts, including myself with your guidance and tips. Much, MUCH respect! I'm 70 years old, and remember when these cars were quite contemporary (I bought a new '72 Special Edition 'Baja' Champion SE and a new '79 Convertible - both off the showroom floors) and lived back in those days - daily driving both VWs AND Porsches. So, I guess seeing a '67 Beetle shod with your signature fat whitewalls is somewhat 'off-putting', which - to ME, were more appropriate for a '59 Caddy or '60 Pontiac than a German import in the late 1960's. I was there then, that's just me... You do you! What about the 3/4" whitewalls that were actually OEM supplied on Convertibles during this time period?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@UglyOckren I like those white walls too, all depends on the client really. Thank you for the kind words my friend 😊

[@UglyOckren]

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[@barryandbonnievandergreft2265]

What makes a 67' Beetle sooo special! It was the car I grew up with, to me as a kid it was better than a pet dog! Dark blue, off white interior. I loved everything about that Beetle. When Dad sold it, I cried over it. I remember looking at other cars with Dad to replace the 67', a Pacer, fishbowl on wheels. I said to my Dad " Please don't by this thing!" He didn't, he bought a 75' Oldsmopile. I never grew to like that car, zero character. I could easily write a magazine article of the memories & adventures on that ol' 67' Beetle!

[@stephenmcnutt]

I know the ‘67 is the favorite, but I think the ‘66 was better. The headlights were still the older, more elegant style. Cheaper parts crept into the interior in ‘67. 12 V is great and all, but make mine a ‘66.

[@bux49]

I've owned many 66's. I like the 67 because of the 12 volts and larger 200 mm flywheel and longer axles. Nice thing with the 66's was the ball joint front end.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Plus... 50 hp with the 4.37 gears. It was zippier than the 53 hp '67 with the taller 4.12 final drive gears.

[@terielrand8344]

I love the 1967 because that is the car I learned to drive on. My moms was an early 1967 purchased around 9/66, ruby red with black interior. It did have the pear-shaped drivers side mirror, black upper bucket seat release and the horizontal interior rear bumper bar. My grandmother liked it so much she bought a late 1967 purchased summer, 8/67, in lotus white with black interior. Her car had the 1968 high back buckets which I loved! Both cars were purchased new from the VW dealer in Everett Washington. But my best friend's moms 1968 VW beetle was way more fun to drive fast because of the improved rear suspension. Don't tell our moms 😂

[@elporkchopexpress4219]

Do a video on the 2004 ultima edicion beetle Puebla Mexico 😉

[@robinredick8952]

I have a 66 that is in excellent condition. Have held onto it for a while. Debated selling it a few times, because we don't really have time to drive it much. Still on the fence.

[@Striyka]

Thanks for the great video Chris. Love your content. I am the proud owner of a 67 Deluxe. I have read a few articles about the "Deluxe" but just wanted to know what majors differences this model had. Im in Australia so yes, its RH drive. I have only just acquired it so just starting on the rebuild. I have a 69 Astrum Beach Buggy to finish first. 95% complete.

[@classicvwbugs]

A deluxe model has all the body molding, chrome bumpers, chrome hub caps, full interior, full headliner, etc.

[@johnl5677]

Chris! That BAT '67 is painted red convertible color only.

[@rickmeredith8953]

Poppy Red.

[@joybradley9942]

My first bug was a 1966. I got it in 1973.

[@donk.johnson7346]

I got my 67 bug in 1972, its had 18000 miles on it. I traded in my 1964 GTO for it. I still have it.

[@Rottingboards]

Great review.

[@Olddeadleadfoot]

I have a '67 Mexico-production beetle sedan. I believe that '67 was the first year of Mexico production. It's not the same as a German '67. It's everything of a '64 German sedan, with a 40- horse, 6-volts, but it does have a German style '67 black steering wheel and column, and German '67 exterior door handles. It's rather a subtly unique car. I've never seen another one like it.

[@pcno2832]

Did they make any deluxe-model '67s with the Wolfsburg hood crest, so that adding one would not compromise the car's authenticity too much? I always thought they looked much better with it. The glassed-in headlights that were legal in Europe would also look better than the stand-up sealed beams.

[@classicvwbugs]

No that stopped in 63

[@saulsierra8431]

I have a 67 and the seat includes both for the recliner the upper and the one on the bottom

[@brucecolby5016]

What it doesnt have is the cool covered headlamps,or the cool fenders,or the cool outside door hinges like up to 66..u can always upgrade the cc,convert to 12v,and add an oil cooler

[@Dawnzyxio14]

1967 beetle is the vw beetle bumblebee is thats why i want one😭

[@pcno2832]

6:07 I'm surprised to see a rear anti-sway bar on any car with swing axles. The '64 Corvair had a front anti-sway bar, but on the rear they put on something that could be called an anti-anti-sway bar, sort of a see-saw type thing that made it much harder for both swing axles to be extended at the same time, preventing some of the spin-outs for which Corvairs were famous. Of course, Beetles were less prone to that, but an anti-sway bar on the back still seems like a move in the wrong direction, unless the driver is unusually skilled.

[@jr.classics6190]

Any Videos on a 66?

[@classicvwbugs]

I do have a video on 66 VW

[@donk.johnson7346]

those rubber cranks break off

[@donk.johnson7346]

I wish I would have kept my finders after they were hit.

[@donk.johnson7346]

my 67 came with a BLAUPUNKT radio

[@donk.johnson7346]

I need to find someone in SOCAL that can bend and chrome my original 67 back bumper back into shape. Do you know anyone? I also need work on my hardtop sunroof as well. Nobody does sunroofs anymore.

[@hekterr6677]

First year 12 volt..started easier than the 66 1300

[@porschevolks3275]

Chris I have a '67 matching numbers all original including ALL glass windshield, in asking 25K obo would you be interested, fresh paint job , paint was order from Germany regards Jorge

[@classicvwbugs]

I would be YES. Please email pics to me if you could.

[@kdigiacomo]

It's not, it's actually annoying. Had one, try the '59 if you want rare. Had one as well.

[@jan4004]

Why the letter 'D' on the back. You are Americans, not Germans. In Europe, that letter is not an advantage.

[@classicvwbugs]

We just try to be different 😅

[@joelucisano3526]

I just Joey from Long Island I gotta ask you a question. I got A72 bug blood orange beautiful couldn't call. But do you have a good mechanic that you know of in Long Island New York? Because you can't find a good guy for nothing. They all say they know it but they're for even don't know it thanks buddy 2:07

[@classicvwbugs]

@@joelucisano3526 I don't, just send it to our shop in Rockland, we deal with a lot of VWs from LI.

[@jan4004]

@@classicvwbugs Here it means 'D'uwen, or you have to push here. Certainly, different... 😜