Plain Old Cars: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

The long awaited 67 Bug finally makes an appearance! The elder Whiteman walks you through some of the past behind this bug, and the painstaking efforts to keep its originality.
The 67 was a unique one year car with lots of special features that made it different from many of the other bugs, as showcased here!

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[kimhorton]

I have fond memories of living in Portsmouth, NH beginning in 58-62. Dad bought a used beetle to drive to work and it became our only car.
I had two brothers and two sisters. Dad would drive us all down to Boston to see the orchestra on the river and go to a huge book store. Seven people in a bug. We are still close though Mom and Dad are long gone.

[GereDJ]

I have a restored, Java Green 1967 Beetle, Sunroof exactly like yours. It has the "Fresh Air" package, so called by the dealers when a Bug was purchased with sunroof and pop-out quarter windows. Mine also has the Univents in the kick panels, also a dealer option that most people passed on, like the one-year-only Bendix Sapphire AM-FM Mono radio. I have had it since 1969. Restored twice, actually. Was my daily driver for about 25 years. Now, it's my driving time-machine. If you think the 1967 Beetle is a special, one year-only type car, try a 1967 Beetle convertible, which is even more so. I have a restored one of those, too. Love the 67s! Your tan "Gazelle" interior is year correct as is the Headliner with the rear "Window Box" frame trim. Your 67 is actually a 1967 1/2 because of the position of the front seat-back release lever relocated to half-way up the seat back, about half way through the production year. Your wiper blades are in the correct position, laying flat against the rubber windshield molding. You may wish to align your steering wheel back to horizontal. Your 67 has a bit of what I call classic "67 Squat", with a bit of rear-end sag, caused by a combination of softening rear shocks, torsion and "Z" bar suspension, also used on the 1968 Bug. Your 67 apparently has also undergone a slight restoration at some point because of the black fender beading. Nice car, keep if forever in your family.

[kennethswain]

I have a stock ‘65. The beetle hold memories for people born before 1975. I always get to hear stories and reminiscence of their experience and their Beatles. It’s a real conversation starter.

[robertbollander]

My Dad purchased his first brand new 1968 beetle off the showroom floor....it was forest green with a light gray interior ....nice car !!

[NVRAMboi]

Great car, great model year. It's a jewel. In our family we had '66, a '71, a '72 and lastly a '75 Beetles (fuel injection model). Functional and reliable. Simplicity.

[erichannes]

I miss my 1973 VW convertible. Had it for twenty years of pure bliss. Will buy another one……sometime.

[MisterMikeTexas]

My parents traded a 60 Beetle for a brand new light blue 67 Beetle when I was 3 years old. I used to ride in the space between the engine and the back seat. Dad sold it in the early 70s after buying a used pickup. Later when I was in middle school, Dad bought a used light blue 67, and overhauled the engine. It then ran great, and Dad later recalled it as one of our best cars.

[timbuckxxi]

Always enjoyed every VW I've owned..Bugs, Karmens & transporters..Very nice 67...

[expresschecks]

That was my First car -- Red 1967 VW Beetle..!!! Loved that car!!

[johannwilhelm]

I bought the predecessor of this one new in 1965…YES, it had the 1500cc engine! Installed new by the dealer with the blessing of the VW importer in Houston. When I asked the dealer to install a Judson supercharger he called VW about the warranty. The installation was $295 extra but cam with warranty. I added the EMPI scavenger exhaust and a “Fish Canadian” carburetor.

I got stopped by a Missouri highway patrolman doing 79 mph. He didn’t give me a ticket because he said he knew a bug couldn’t go more than the 70 mph speed limit on I-44!

What a great car. Same color exterior, lighter interior.

[bcy]

Beautiful car. The 1967 had some unique features which makes it a desirable collectable. I had the 1971 Beetle which had new head restraint seats, the vents behind the rear windows, more powerful engine, and larger bumpers. Had it till 1983 when it was totaled in an accident.

[charlesharnois]

Was a VW tech from 69 to 77' always loved bettles! The 67' was probably the best one! My 73 was a great car! Still have my VW specific Tools. You have a special car, Thanks for the posting!

[floyd]

I had a 1967 Beetle at one time and I loved it more than the other Beetles I owned over the years. I owned 5 of them: a1965, a 1966, my 1967, a 1969, and a 1972.

[dlittlester]

My '67 was a white deluxe. I remember that in minus zero temps, within ten miles, it would start burning the feet of the rear passengers. Heat was not a problem. The only thing I remember having to do to it was a valve job because the previous owner didn't realize you had to adjust the valves, and I had to replace the oil cooler seals, which I and a friend managed to do with the engine in situ.
Looking back, I'm sure it was one of the best cars I've ever owned.

[davedoughty]

1967 was the first year for 12 volt systems. My dad had a series of Volkswagen vans for his work carpool, starting in the late 50’s. His 67 was the first Bug he had. I remember the heater had an electric fan which was a great improvement over the speed sensitive convection style. My dad put over 250, 000 on that car. He just loved it!! I still have the tool roll from that car in my 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback that I’ve been driving for 52 years!! Great video!!

[jtorts]

I want one. I really do nothing beats the classics

[geoben]

Yeah, I have precious memories of riding in behind the rear seat as a little kid of what at the time would have been a '63 Beetle with the cutest little girl, the daughter of family friends, and how we would giggle happily while sharing secrets with each other. Yeah... if I could turn back time... ✌😊

[matheus_ps]

It's a joy to see old cars like this in such a mint state, always brings a smile to my face

[bassbustingman]

i got my 1967 up to 98 screaming the whole way. This is an exact copy of my first car bought out of the news paper back in 2001. 2, 500 bucks what a steal

[davidowens]

We working class people could use a simple affordable car like the Volkswagen beetle today.