My father and I have had a 1950 VW split beetle for 25 years. But it's been on the showroom floor of his VW dealership for all that time. I only took it to occasional shows.
Now, I'm happy to say that the '50 has found a new home in my garage and on the mean streets of Half Moon Bay, CA. (They needed more room in the showroom.) It hasn't undergone any cosmetic work since the 1960's and is very original.
I must say it looks great in my garage and is a blast to drive, even with 25 HP, 4-ply tires, and 0 to 60 in "never". It's the only car I know that you almost want to hug.
