A true survivor, it was reportedly once owned by Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong fame). The 1957 Oval Window presented here, VIN * 1524379*, is different. Of the few that did survive, some have been turned into Drag Racers or Baja Buggies.Ĭlick on the above image for an XXL-sized view (800 x 600 pixels) Most were eaten alive by the merciless cancer rust, others used and abused by economically challenged owners just looking for a set of cheap wheels. Sadly, not many of these wonderful Oval Ragtops survived for half a Century. To quote a famous rock band: time waits for no one. Most knowledgeable enthusiasts consider Oval Windows-especially those equipped with the huge, sliding, canvas sunroof, commonly called "Ragtop"-to be the most desirable Beetles ever built!Ĭlick on the above image for an XXL-sized view (800 x 581 pixels) An Oval Window Bug is vastly more user friendly than its predecessor, the Split Window, while having much more character than its successor, built from 1958 on. Oval Window Beetles, built between 19, are highly coveted by collectors from all over the globe. The VW Bug is sexy, has a soul, and is truly fun to drive!Ĭlick on the above image for an XXL-sized view (800 x 603 pixels) Easily the most recognized car on the planet, it is beyond comparison as a mode of transportation. A Porsche design dating back to the 1930s, the venerable People's Car has become an automobile icon par excellence.
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