1964 Volkswagen Beetle Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For fans of open-air driving, the optional sunroof for the 1964 Volkswagen Beetle was made of metal, and not fabric, a nice upgrade from previous years. It was also one of the few upgrades Volkswagen made to its popular Beetle for '64. Other improvements included a horn operated by two buttons instead of a metal half-ring, larger front turn signals, and a new vinyl material for the seats. Other elements of the Beetle remained unchanged. The Bug was still powered by a 40-horsepower, four-cylinder, 1200cc (1.2-liter) aluminum-magnesium engine. It was linked to a four-speed manual transmission operated by a long shifter. The vehicle also came with independent front suspension and telescopic shock absorbers. Other standard features for the '64 Beetle included sun visors, coat hooks, assist straps, an automatic windshield washer, an overhead light, and luggage space under the front hood and in a three-foot carpeted compartment behind the rear seat.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
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by Charles S
Sep 15, 2025
Car is in great shape for its age and had been well kept. I don't think the price fits the year. It's a bit expensive for the condition Sep 15, 2025
by Matt Y
May 20, 2010
Cheap and easy to fix up. A fun toy for what it cost me. Needs disc brakes in the front tho and performance would be a lot better. Lasted 40 years, hoping for 40 more. I love this little car! May 20, 2010
by Anonymous
Feb 07, 2010
This is the best of the "original" Volkswagens before
requirements and regulations ruined the "Peoples' Car."
There is just no experience of "oneness" with your car in sound,
feel and emotion.
Obviously it is the car for the sixties generation to own and
drive .... simply for fun and the love of it!Feb 07, 2010
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by Charles S
Sep 15, 2025
Car is in great shape for its age and had been well kept. I don't think the price fits the year. It's a bit expensive for the condition Sep 15, 2025
by Matt Y
May 20, 2010
Cheap and easy to fix up. A fun toy for what it cost me. Needs disc brakes in the front tho and performance would be a lot better. Lasted 40 years, hoping for 40 more. I love this little car! May 20, 2010
by Anonymous
Feb 07, 2010
This is the best of the "original" Volkswagens before
requirements and regulations ruined the "Peoples' Car."
There is just no experience of "oneness" with your car in sound,
feel and emotion.
Obviously it is the car for the sixties generation to own and
drive .... simply for fun and the love of it!Feb 07, 2010
by Bassam A
Sep 09, 2009
that s a volkswagen buggy which was made on the platform of a 1964 beetle... it has a gd acceleration beacuase of it s light body and gives also a gd performance!!! handling and braking is a little bit terrible cz it s so light!!! gas is gd and maitenance for engine is pretty easy but for the body is hard cz the body is rare !!! it s a really gd looking car cz u don t c it everyday and it s colour makes it more fun to drive!!! we have many projects to do on this car to make it look amazing and i ll always update u !!! thank u allSep 09, 2009
by Michael J
Aug 25, 2009
Fun car to drive, great on gas, gets attention everywhere I go, kids instantly start playing "slug buggy" and at some point everyone has either owned one or knows someone who has owned one and has fond memories of it. Aug 25, 2009
by Anonymous
Jul 17, 2009
The car i really special. I will never get another car. It looks beautiful, it sounds beautiful. It is very cost effective. It brings the fun back in to driving. No other car can please like this one can. amazingJul 17, 2009
by Butski N
Jun 26, 2009
an over all great car, just needs to get its bugs out and hopefully a new paint job as soon as possible. hoping to have this car until my son gets old enough to use it. hoorah!!! truly a classic...Jun 26, 2009
by Anonymous
Jun 13, 2009
The '64 Volkswagen Beetle is not for the person who wants to scream down the hiway, darting through traffic, leaving weaker, less-expensive cars in the dust. The old VW bug is more for the Zen-Taoist driver who likes to feel at one with the car, peacefully enjoying the countryside, winding along a river road to the sound of the perfectly tuned sewing machine engine. If you appreciate old-world craftsmanship, and realize that the journey IS the destination, this wonderful car may be for you. Fun to drive? Oh, yeah.Jun 13, 2009
by Phil H
Jan 18, 2009
The old VW would go ANYWHERE I wanted it to including down creek beds when I wanted to get away from someone. It ran on the smell of an oily rag and was great fun to drive. It's performance was that of any 1200cc VW motor - poor, but hey - what the heck. Braking was okay but not outstanding and handling, well lets not go there :-)
It's build quality was pretty good overall and no rust whatsoever which is more than could be said for many other makes of that vintage.
As a first car for a guy who was an 3rd year apprentice motor mechanic at the time it was an okay car that kept running and was cheap to run - what more could you ask.
It was last of the 1200 motors as the 65 commenced the 1300cc motors which were a lovely motor. I would love to lay my hands on a nice 65 1300cc VW Deluxe beetle these days.
One VW Beetle to stay away from is the 1962 Beetle - it was a nightmare both for the Rust it was endowed with plus a shocking motor. It had different valve clearances to the rest and always ended up with burnt out valves - not a nice look!Jan 18, 2009
by Robert G
Dec 30, 2008
1200cc engine is great around town, but not so hot on the highway.
Fun to drive, handles well.
Doesn't handle collisions very well, need new hood, fenders, front axle beam, right control arms, bumper and frame head.
Didn't drive it long enough to break in the engine before the wreck. Factory spec. says up to 28 mpg hwy.Dec 30, 2008
by Laura W
May 12, 2008
Although this pic is not my car (mine was Indian Turquoise), my Bug (not Beetle folks!) was the best car I've ever owned.
They are good on gas, easy to maintain, and cheap to fix. May 12, 2008
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