The 1966 VW Beetle

06/15/2026

Just my opinion....

In this video they talk about leaving the cars they bought with the original patina. So, the topic today is, should we leave it alone or not?

05/18/2026

This is my puppy (actually 6 years old) Eva. She is the most affectionate shepherd we have ever had...and that might be her only redeeming quality most days. She has to supervise my every move, whether I am working on the Beetle, the Travel Trailer, or any other activity. She is always up for something new which makes her the perfect dog for camping. This photo is Eva at Caprock Canyons State Park, near Quitaque, Texas. If you want to see more of Eva camping, you can find us at www.traveltrailernation.com and our YouTube channel by the same name. One more week until the next outing with Sea Blue '66.

04/16/2026

https://1966vwbeetle.com/50-years-ago-this-july/

This post will be a little bittersweet. This July it will be 50 years since I hurdled through the windshield of my 1966 VW Beetle. Let's look briefly back at wh

02/01/2026

https://1966vwbeetle.com/that-was-not-enjoyable-at-all/

That my Sea Blue in the middle flanked By Scotts '66 to my right, and Kurt and Adams '63 on the left. I really was looking to getting Sea Blue out of my heat

01/14/2026

https://1966vwbeetle.com/your-tires/

What you absolutely need to know about your tires. This is one of the topics that I have warned people not to talk about on social media. So, I’m not here

01/13/2026

Oh the places you'll go!

01/12/2026

New Cover - same great content! 😀 What does AI say about the book, you might ask?

A 1966 Beetle Obsession is the story of how a little old Volkswagen can completely get under your skin. It’s not just about fixing up a classic car—it’s about the late nights in the garage, the parts that never fit quite right, the small victories, and the big frustrations that somehow make it all worth it. Along the way, the Beetle becomes more than metal and bolts; it turns into a source of memories, friendships, and stories you’ll be telling for years. It’s a relaxed, honest look at what happens when a 1966 Beetle stops being a car and starts becoming an obsession.

12/15/2025

https://1966vwbeetle.com/two-decades-of-1966vwbeetle-com/

It has been my privilege to have spent the last two decades hosting this website 1966vwbeetle.com. When I first thought about creating this site, I thought I

12/14/2025

https://1966vwbeetle.com/my-second-beetle-winter-continued/

My Second VW Beetle was a 1972 Super Beetle. I purchased it in 1978 when I realized that taking a pickup truck to classes at UW–Madison just wasn’t practica

12/11/2025

https://1966vwbeetle.com/winter-of-1975/

I loved driving my first beetle in the winter. Now, even though I live in Texas, I always get a bit nostalgic in the winter months thinking about that first wi