1967 VW Bug Birthday Present

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Kirk Myhre

9 жыл бұрын

He bought the car new in 1967. He donated it to another family in the 80s. He got it back for his 70th birthday.

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@gsloberg Жыл бұрын

I'm 70 now, and my first car in college was a 1967 VW Beetle. I loved that car, and still dream about it. I was driving it home from college one weekend in 1973 and the engine locked up. The next day, my buddy and I went back for it, and towed it to my parent's garage. I purchased a book titled "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive. A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Complete Idiot". It sat in their garage until summer break. I used that book to go step by step through pulling the engine, tearing it down, machining and replacing most of the engine parts, and put it back together. My parents didn't think that it had a chance of starting, but when I turned the key, it started right up. That was the first time that I worked on a car engine. I drove it back to college that Fall and drove it for another 60K miles before selling it for $600 to a young girl getting ready to go away to college. I often wonder what happened to that VW Beetle.

@TonyDanger 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool! My dad gave me his '67 and I've driven it everyday for almost 20 years. He's since passed and I'll never get rid of my Bug!

@yourhandlehere1 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a '68 first gen. Corolla when it was 20 years old for $300. It's been my daily for 30 years. I've put about $4000 into it over the years. My sister swears she's going to bury me in it. My brother bought a new truck last year and gave me his immaculately kept, 94 Ranger (after seeing I have nearly half a turn of play in my steering now). Said he was just tired of driving a stick. So now it's a weekend car while I search for fixes. Hell, I might even paint it. I'll probably have to change the steering box, and column, it's just too far gone. I've put nearly 800,000 miles on it, don't know what the actual miles when I bought were since it rolls over. I'm third owner though. I go through the engine every 250,000 miles whether it needs it or not. Looking at a steering setup from a hot rod shop but there's not a lot of room to work with. Somebody trying to jump in and drive it would probably just say holy shit and park it. For me it happened gradually so I'm used to it. It's not like a bug where you can just order everything, practically an entire car , from a catalog.

@larryfisher7056 4 жыл бұрын

I also have my dad's 67 he bought new. He drove it every day for about 20 years and then gave it to my wife. It is due for a complete restore also....my next project I guess.

@coffeepot3123 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a bug as my daily driver in the near future.

@timmyasikin3953 4 жыл бұрын

Very good present......

@willywunder9921 3 жыл бұрын

It's a car that will always be there for you. And so charming 🤩

@rodneysmith247 11 ай бұрын

From the looks of it I'd make sure the 🔑 were grandson safe. Those vws have a way to start many a story. Love your bug. 😁

@moriver3857 3 жыл бұрын

I've had two 67 bugs, and a bus, and wish I still had one of them. 67 is a one year only car. Great birthday present. The original pictures were a very nice touch.

@JesusTorres-qr1gz 2 жыл бұрын

That is an outstanding and very neat birthday present, congratulations and blessings to each and everyone that one way or another made it possible, may God bless you guys, enjoy your birthday and every day with your love ones, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico, Jesús Torres.

@robtayoung 4 жыл бұрын

Many happy memories. I had a ruby red 1967 VW as my first car, purchased in 1970 for $500. I drove it through high school and college. What a wonderful story, and a remarkably good restoration. Thank you for posting.

@twinphill900 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story and family. The work in the cars restoration is outstanding.

@yourhandlehere1 5 жыл бұрын

That's cool. Me and a couple of guys are restoring a 67 bug as a surprise for the pastor's birthday in December. He had one when he was young. Always talking about it. I'm working on a 1/24 scale replica of it right now. We usually build a model to match when we build a car. One for your driveway. One for your shelf. The real car is almost ready for paint. He'll be presented with the model at church, as the gift. Meanwhile somebody will be outside moving his car and putting the bug in it's place.

@Sergioantoniox Жыл бұрын

this couple is just adorable

@pacogro4240 8 жыл бұрын

beautiful car beautiful family and a big congratulations human being

@ricardonunes9088 9 жыл бұрын

Great present! I also have a 1966 VW Beetle so this story realy touch my heart. Happy Birthday, from Portugal.

@chasingcrustycars6382 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video! What a wonderful story and thoughtful gift. I applaud all involved in making this happen! Excellent restoration! My first car was a '67 Beetle. Recently bought two '67s to restore. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying my '62 Ragtop and a couple of '69 Beetles.

@kavanghia6908 Жыл бұрын

Great present! My first vw was a 67 bug. My son and I are working on our 69 Ghia that we saved from the car crusher 👍✌️ See you on the road 👍

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome present having your trusty Volkswag eery n beetle back, precious memories, but what is more interesting, is that everyone chipped in to make this the best birthday ever.

@travisturbeville1341 8 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car. Your truly blessed to have family and friends like that.

@seeyou1812 6 жыл бұрын

when I hit 70, I hope I get my bug back. great people

@raymondmalan487 3 жыл бұрын

I waited 22 years for my Bug....I am now 40. Loving my Bug !

@renamamiya158 Жыл бұрын

I can just feel the nostalgia oozing out of him, its absolutely wonderfull!

@bux49 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 70 and I have my 1967 Beetle.

@pegasusgalaxy68 6 жыл бұрын

Bloody great for 70 years old...looks 60 years old...one happy granpa....well done team 😎

@gmultimedio 4 жыл бұрын

Great story and a great car! I own a 1979 BUG.

@yapa37 7 жыл бұрын

This is the absolute pleasure you can have as a petrolhead.

@rachellecaporrimo7668 2 жыл бұрын

What a great gift! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!

@imagrandpa 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve had two 65 bugs that were real cherry. 1967 was the best IMO.

@johnpadel 4 жыл бұрын

I would cry like crazy with a present like this. My bug is my treasure 😍

@KK-tw6kb 8 жыл бұрын

What great family u have.... Happy birthday Gary

@shivamraizada870 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful memories

@karwansdiq3002 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing make me happy more than I make some hearts happy 💓❤️

@pinkdoughnut869 7 жыл бұрын

I think I have watched this 90 times...

@kathyoneill3980 3 жыл бұрын

Made me cry 😭

@jhaskins58 3 жыл бұрын

Brought me to tears.....

@ajm-wu6wd 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite year beetle. With the increase in price, I'll never get one. But happy to see his dream realized.

@INRI 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy for you. Both with the car and wonderful family. The two compliment each other and bring together those moments in life where one needs the other. The smiles on the grandchildren' s faces. The enthusiasm wife, son, children's, friends and neighbors. You've lived a full life my friend and seeing it sail into retirement like this is what I'm doing as well. Just got my 1968 Beetle on Saturday/ Matching VINs and original H5 1500cc motor. Lot's of work to do to get it on the road but she fires up and she is calling me to take her out there again. It should be too tough and I cam do it for her or hire someone. Vid to follow in a few months. Steve Smith (last day of work is in two days . Turning 62 next Wednesday June 30. Bought a Beetle and a Guitar to pass the time with. Free like Andy Dufrense. There will be plenty of time to work on her amongst other things. Please check back or follow. Thanks again for a happy feel good film. I needed it and it was better than I though. The sprkle in the eyes of everyone says it all.

@wadesaleeby2172 3 жыл бұрын

Cool story! Awesome 👌

@dlittlester 6 жыл бұрын

My '67 Deluxe was, I think, the best car I ever had.

@SladesVWBeetle 5 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful!

@stuartschnare152 4 жыл бұрын

I cut my teeth on my sister’s 67 beetle. On one occasion, I offered to drive a couple of friends to a party but work quickly spread and the end we had 13 teenagers inside and only had to let 2 out on a very long, steep hill as the clutch was slipping. Never told my sister that for many years. The toughest little vehicle I ever drove. In all, three of us kids owned the vehicle at one time or another but I probably drove it more than my two sisters. I would love to have it back and have it restored. Great video.

@SaltyFlats 7 жыл бұрын

What a feel good story!

@waysidetavern 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely Birthday present! I wish you many happy years driving your Beetle - again! It sounds lovely! Christopher

@AladdinSaneNYC 7 жыл бұрын

How great, how wonderful for you, brother!!! ♐

@danrichardson8424 4 жыл бұрын

Dan at Louis Foreign Car Repair. Just worked on the clutch tube on this car. Nicest restoration I have ever seen.

@bugguy8447 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you for posting.

@dolphinwelder 8 жыл бұрын

What an absolute honor to meet you guys at pnw springmeet 2016! Glad i could provide a couple of missing pieces as well!

@mcmotorsportsdesign6197 7 жыл бұрын

Never got a chance to reply to you. Great to meet you too. The new handles are on the car. I'm hoping to be able to show the car a couple of times this year. Are you going to be up north again this season?

@kk-pq7ty 2 жыл бұрын

가족들의 사랑. 멋진 올드카. 당신은 인생의 승리자 입니다. 나는 1991년 닛산 피가로 소유하고 있다

@BT-be8rh 11 ай бұрын

OMG!! Wish I could post a pic of me with my first car, it looks just like the one in the picture in the opening shot!!

@wesleyalan9179 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, very intimate! Great video!

@fordfairlane5002 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice I can’t wait to get mine o the road to enjoy

@pinkdoughnut869 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best vw I have seen in my life..Does he drive it and what is that music? Wow !

@mcmotorsportsdesign6197 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And yes, he drives is all the time.

@alexandrepaixaodasilva7487 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vídeo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 congratulations !

@cadesturgeon2172 8 жыл бұрын

Really cool video,

@masiosare42 7 жыл бұрын

You guys make me cry...

@thomaslong1576 8 жыл бұрын

Wow - that was precious!

@axelbugelmann1205 4 жыл бұрын

Nice car😍. Congratulations

@duffysullivan2794 4 жыл бұрын

Summertime in the Pacific NW!

@wa581 4 жыл бұрын

What a great gift !!

@Nak1312 4 жыл бұрын

I lowkey wanna cry. I hope mine will look as good as this one one day....

@bluebear6570 3 жыл бұрын

There are only 4 really iconic cars in the world -The Ford Model T, the Volkswagen bug, the Fiat 500 and the Mini. All werde developed to provide affordable transport for the people and not a luxury vehicle for the few filthy rich! It´s about time the automobile industry starts to make cars like them again.

@hectorcorrea9163 3 жыл бұрын

Tremendo video es un acto bien bonito

@TheHerbie67 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@utenkbeing2845 4 жыл бұрын

Wish to experience the same...

@utenkbeing2845 4 жыл бұрын

I wish to go a long with my bug past the 70s...

@remnant254 Жыл бұрын

Great video, car, and family btw Gary spelt in Swahili Gari means a car anyway thanks for the video and God bless! it reminded us of our Ford Cortina station wagon back in the days 70s-80s well cheers! #ThaRemnant254

@oskrglz2671 4 жыл бұрын

Hermoso regalo felicitaciones 🤩😍

@7884golfguru 4 жыл бұрын

Great story 😂😎👍❤️

@gordon4385 4 жыл бұрын

I miss my red 67 beetle. If the heater worked, I might have kept it.

@woodyhayes7402 5 жыл бұрын

awesome

@aslamb6489 6 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful VW my Dad had a Red 67 like that it was not that nice but the same color I wish 9 times he had not sold that car I would have painted it up like that one & redone the inside likk that too my friends Dad also had a 67 VW it was Tan it was a fairly nice car it just needed a little TLC to look good

@simonmorgan9965 7 жыл бұрын

nice vid man!

@darryltaztaylor7434 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ChoosePhilippinesPeaceLove Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@dneos 4 жыл бұрын

PRECIOUS

@benhuroliveiramorais 4 жыл бұрын

Lindo --- parabéns

@bux49 4 жыл бұрын

More than a car it's a family member.

@mrearlygold 4 жыл бұрын

They must have been Hippies in the 60's!

@Schlipperschlopper 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly from 2030 on all the combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in EU :-( In Germany the Green party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one single station per city or county...allmost same story with the USA (califorina banns combustion cars from 2027 on and stops selling fuel and oil...)