Art Beetle

Eric Shoemaker on August 3, 2012

Well, I finally got around to getting my vintage pride and joy painted. Ok, I’m kidding. We spotted this ’67 not too far from Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. I’ve never seen anything like it. While I’m not a fan of anything other than 100% correct stock, this ’67 is an interesting find. There’s something about these cars that just makes you want to smile. It even has wings and and bug-like antennas!

Talk about personality. What do you think?

Posted 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.

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  1. Mike Buettell August 3, 2012 at 8:17 am

    The wings were “One year only parts” for ’67 Bugs sold in San francisco.

    1. Eric August 3, 2012 at 8:30 am

      HA HA! I was waiting for someone to say that.. :)

  2. Marius August 3, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I think that paint code is L324 Lächerlich Blau

    1. Karl Jones August 3, 2012 at 10:14 am

      Hey, it’s a ’67. I’d drive it! I LOVE THIS SITE.

      1. Eric August 3, 2012 at 10:17 am

        You guys… Sean over at The BuggyHouse said:

        “Hey that lady with the ’67 with the bug wings is a customer of mine. I have a picture somewhere of James test driving it. The wings are like chain driven. There’s a little motor in there and a switch on the dash to turn them on.”

        1. Don Barker August 3, 2012 at 4:50 pm

          Cool! When you’re in gridlock, switch the wings on and fly home!

          1. Eric August 3, 2012 at 5:01 pm

            That’s exactly what I would do!

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