Funny thing how a seventh anniversary present from my wife Diane, has turned out to be such a priceless treasure to both of us… Our little guy, given to me with love twenty-one years ago is as much a part of us as we are. I can’t explain it, and to the true enthusiast no explanation is needed!!! And now, after a recent restoration, ninety percent hand done by me, he looks as great now as he has since rolling out of the dealership showroom almost fifty one years ago. Guess that makes me one proud papa bear!!!

After owning a 1970 Beetle bought new, a first year Super Beetle (new at the time), two transporters, one Westy Camper, a Squareback, a Rabbit and even a Bradley GT2 kit car, and a Porsche 914 anyone would recognize my time-tested fascination for the V-dubs. And I’ve dearly loved each one. However, the little ’74 Sun Bug Flip-Top in these pictures, the one that commemorates our seventh anniversary, is the one rare bird that truly owns two big pieces of both of our hearts!!!