The Interesting Things You can do with a Volkswagen

Good Day! Today I'm writing about one of those cool things that is adds the finishing touches to any car show entree, plus it is just cool to have. What might this be? Something that you used to be able to pick up at any dealership for free but is getting harder and harder to find; an accessory brochure.

A few years ago I was browsing online at what things were for sale for a bug, and I spotted this brochure. It is entitled "84 interesting things you can do to a Volkswagen" It is for all 1974 models. At the time I owned a 1974 Standard Beetle so I picked it up. It was definitely worth the $12 I spent for it. Its a bit of nostalgia I get to hold in my hands. It makes me feel like a real VW owner and enthusiast.

I've enjoyed leafing through the pages, seeing the options for buying the car. I can plan what sort of things I want to put on my car that are era correct. I can even spot one accessory that I have in my car now, the center console. Some of the things that VW offered were, interesting. Did you know that Volkswagen offered an official VW tissue box? How about a fanfare horn set? Or a large variety of decals? Pretty cool, huh?

While the part I like in having it is the nostalgia of owning it, it also is an eye catcher at a car show. I believe that a good candidate for a winner at a car show should have a "book collection" of manuals from that year. It adds a cool finishing touch to a show piece.

I'm excited to have shared with you a piece of my VW collection today! I love looking through these old manuals. If any of you would be interested, thesamba website has an archive of old literature and manuals. You can find the PDF version of these old manuals at their website, here is the link: theSamba Archive. Do you have some cool literature in your collection? Share with us below in the comments.

As if it had Come From the Factory Yesterday

Hello! While I was in Lithuania I discovered that even over there, there is a VW following. Of course there is, is there anywhere in the world where there isn't one? There is even a club there. Unfortunatly in my entire time there I never actually met someone who owned one! It always made my day when I would see one from a window or hear that familiar "fwee" of the engine.

Right before I left to Lithuania I found this video of a pristine 1967 VW Beetle, owned by a Lithuanian. At the time I didn't understand a word of what he was saying. It is cool now that I am back to watch it. Now I understand what he is saying! I wanted to share a bit of the love for bugs from Lithuania. The video is in Lithuanian, but I think you will still appreciate the beauty of this well kept car.

What's the farthest, most out of the way place you have  been in where you have seen a classic Volkswagen? I'd love to hear your responses below in the comments.