The word Volkswagen means “people’s car” in German and that consumer first mentality was on display for Kathleen Brooks whose 1967 Beetle got a full-restoration by the manufacturer.
Before you go bombarding Volkswagen with requests to restore your Beetle ask yourself this, “did you buy it new in 1966 and drive it daily to this day?” If the answer is no, then you’re no Kathleen. That’s right, the now 73-year-old purchased her Beetle “Annie” in Riverside, CA while in her early 20s and drove it daily ever since. However, for the last 11 months she had been without her beloved Annie as Volkswagen whisked her away to their Puebla, Mexico, factory for some needed restoration.
Given the cars advanced age the team in Mexico had to deal with the expected issue like rust, dents and faded paint, but also gave the car some upgrades like AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo, disc brakes and even custom seats with “Kathleen” and “Annie” embroidered. In all, the team replaced 40% of the car and restored 357 original pieces. They went so far as to color match the correct paint from an unfaded patch in the glove box and even reproduce the stickers that Kathleen had collected on the car through the years.
Now fitting of a museum or auction you wont see this Beetle at either. If you want to catch a glimpse of this ’67 you better head out west and hope to catch it cruising the California coast, you’ll know it by the driver smiling ear to ear.
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