I've only owned one VW, I think it was a 1970 Bug convertible. Got it for $200, it was a trade-in to a friend in the auto business. It already had a new top, but the front seats needed replaced, which I did for $30 at an import salvage yard. Then $75 for retread tires.

Used for around town in Topeka, Ks, drove it and left the BWW in the garage. Lots of fun with the top down, my dog and ex loved it. The pan started to leak so I sold it for $1300 to a collector.

I liked the Bugs, my dad brought a gray market one over from Germany in the 50s. He got tired of my mom putting dents in his Lincoln while trying to park it.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken