All posts by Eric Shoemaker

Hello, I'm Eric. I started Air-Cooled Artifacts (previously, 1967beetle.com and Lane Russell). I drive a '67 Beetle daily and love to share vintage Volkswagen stories with the world.

Jan 2021 Issue – HotVWs

Good morning. A quick article worthy of a mention. Both our small business that focuses on the Restoration of German Vintage VW Engine Components (Lane Russell) were mentioned in the Jan 2021 issue of HotVWs.

Laura & Greg Klausner’s L456 Ruby Red ’67 Beetle

In 1967 while living in NY, my dad bought a new ruby red Beetle convertible. We moved from NY to Los Angeles in 1972 where my dad drove his bug daily, commuting over 30 miles

SOLD – (Reduced Price) Restored Sapphire V Radio

Before you take another drink of your morning coffee, read slowly. What we have up for grabs today is a complete, restored Sapphire V ’67 Beetle radio. Below is the information we have from the

SOLD – ’67 Beetle Lobster Claw Seat Belts

Our good friend Chris Vallone of Classic VW Bug has something special for sale. If you know the ’67 Beetle, you know the correct and rare Lobster Claw seat belts. These are original used German,

SOLD – Restored Sapphire VI Radio

Before you take another drink of your morning coffee, read slowly. What we have up for grabs today is a complete, restored Sapphire VI ’67 Beetle radio; which is quite rare. Why might you ask? It’s both