1979 Volkswagen Beetle Overview

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I Love My Car ! by Justinas

— Best car ever ! Doesn't matter that it's not drivable right now. It still makes me smile ;] You don't get a lot of performance, but you get a lot of power to yourself, because it's never boring and yo... Read More

Idk by Regina

— A very reliable car. Easy when it comes to maintenance, does not cost a lot of money. Good gas mileage. Always fun to drive standard in a third world country, it's like playing a video game. I ... Read More

It's An Excellent Car . by Daniel

— it's the best thing that hetler has made in his entire life, it's the strongest car i have ever seen, it got the best perfomance if it is compared with all the cars, it's designed to withstand the har... Read More

1979 Volkswagen Beetle Overview

I presently own a 1979 VW Bug Convertible, Triple White with 23,000 original miles. It drives like a dream. I have owned it for 10 years and have put about 2,000 miles on it. It is an extremely comfortable ride.

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GuruTGTQM asked a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet General question about a month ago

Opening Front Trunk

how do you open the front trunk

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GuruTSXGC asked a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Shopping & Pricing question 2 months ago

Are There Used VW Bug Convertibles For Sale And What Are The Prices

I want an older one like I had in my teens.

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LouisBeetle asked a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Maintenance & Repair question 3 months ago

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1979 Volkswagen Beetle makes a buzzing noise when the ignition is off and drains the battery. Whats wrong?

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MSgtSmith asked a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback General question 4 months ago

Unknown VW Frame Year

Need the Rear Axle Slotted Nut and new brakes for my trike with a Honda front and VW back. I don't know the year or how to find out. I think the nut is a 24 mm? The outside measures 34.925 mm and...

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GuruDZ5V1 asked a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Maintenance & Repair question about a year ago

Were Is The Starter In My 2001 New Beetle

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