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A preserved 1974 Sun Bug pulled Ahmed Shah back into the air-cooled world he thought he had left behind. After decades of moving around the globe and cycling through countless cars, he never expected to find a Sun Bug with only 23,000 miles and nearly every part still original. One Facebook Marketplace listing reopened a chapter he thought was closed. This survivor is a reminder of how the right Super Beetle can bring someone home again. Read the full story now in our latest monthly feature.
The Marathon Beetle marked the moment Volkswagen became the most produced car in the world. Released in 1972, the Weltmeister edition celebrated the Beetles historic milestone with Silver Metallic paint, sports-style wheels and the iconic world champion badge. Limited production and factory-correct details have made it one of the most collectible early Super Beetles. Explore the full story behind this special edition in our latest article.
The 35th CIP1 Great Canadian VW Show Weekend was filled with drag racing, cruises, open houses, a poker run and the largest Volkswagen show in Canada. More than 500 air-cooled and water-cooled cars packed Tsawwassen Mills, with visitors arriving from across Canada and the United States. Standout builds, a busy swap meet and a full slate of community events made this milestone year one of the strongest yet. Dive into the full weekend coverage in our latest feature.











