Drive with Mimi! 91 years old Young Lady's daily driver since it was brand new!

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Drive with Mimi! 91 years old Young Lady's daily driver since it was brand new!

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Күн бұрын

We delivered the magazine to Mimi!
Mimi purchased this 1970 model Yukon Yellow Beetle in October 1969 at Bill Yates (today's Capistrano Volkswagen) Dealership in San Juan Capistrano, California. She has been driving it daily for over 400,000 miles (the original engine was rebuilt only once recently). Today, at 90 years old, she still enjoys her Beetle.
When she purchased the Beetle, she changed the high-back seat to an earlier low-back one and added a set of custom wheels to make it look faster. She also added glass etching for added style!
During the event, Miles Brandon, the owner of Capistrano Volkswagen, showed her the highest respect.
Mimi, you are a true VW enthusiast! Highest respect!

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@toddvanwinkle7777 3 ай бұрын

You can be sure she knows that bug like the back of her hand! Mimi is the best!! ❤ She is so happy driving that 70’ ! I’m glad she liked the magazine spread!! 😅 Thanks Hot VW’s

@artycat0811 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, I loved the layout in the magazine and the video compliments it perfectly. Thanks Hot VWs!

@VintageFilmChannel 3 ай бұрын

Love it! At 77, I am still driving my 63.

@58raceguy 3 ай бұрын

Everything about this just makes me smile. My Dad bought a ‘70 Beetle new that had the Glitter Bug stripe package on it, eventually going to my eldest sister as her first car. Dad is no longer with us but whenever I see particularly a ‘70 it makes me feel him close by. Mimi is a treasure! Thank you so much for treating her so tenderly and respectfully. Awesome, just awesome.

@jmdoutdoors5729 3 ай бұрын

Great story. I love air cooled Volkswagens. This lady is awesome.

@iddybiddyladybugleeza262 3 ай бұрын

♥️ I love Mimi ♥️ Nobody can drive a stick in my household 😂 She warms my heart when she talks, she reminds me of my g-ma with the words she uses 🥹 So glad she didn’t give up on her lovey!

@Mikefngarage 3 ай бұрын

from the looks of her house she could probably drive any car she wants.....But chooses the old VW....That is cool.

@OwhyeeVdub 2 ай бұрын

That's a seriously old and well kept kitchen.

@jmsjms296 2 ай бұрын

You're dreamin

@WiseGuy02 2 ай бұрын

What a lovely lady and great story.

@baldeagle3161 3 ай бұрын

Mimi is my hero! You can clearly see she love the bug and it loves her. Lovey. So fun to go for a ride with her. We need more of the car and driver on the road. What a blast.

@nickmorton8998 3 ай бұрын

This was one of the issues I immediately picked up! Such an awesome lady, car and story. I had one of those old wood garage doors on my child hood home and was blown away to watch this 91 year old lady lift it. Those things are heavy!!😅 Mimi is an inspiration, wow.

@mr.volkswagen7296 3 ай бұрын

Wow,,,,great video . I love also my 1302 from 1972.

@fastcoffee9878 3 ай бұрын

Mimi's a star! SO nice to see her again...❤from Phx

@cristiansanchez3787 3 ай бұрын

Wow esa abuelita es super ❤

@thecuss6817 2 ай бұрын

I bought my own 1970 in Nov. 1972, still have it and drive it. Mimi should wear a seat belt.

@Chainwrangler001 3 ай бұрын

Good blessings, Ms. Mimi. May the Creator continue to watch over you & your Lovey🙏🏼

@stephenport4768 3 ай бұрын

Got the issue here in the UK watched the interview at the dealer takeover last year what a great story and what a fine example of a 1970 Beetle

@jackp160 2 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic video. I could not have enjoyed it more. It reminds me so much of my mom and dad who always had air cooled Volkswagen beetles and loved them so very much. Much love to Mimi! I wish she was my next-door neighbor! May she and Lovey enjoy excellent health and drive together long into the future.

@brianchisnell1548 2 ай бұрын

My 1st car was an 11 year old '64. Found another one and restored it. Can't hardly take it anywhere without drawing a crowd.

@jerryhundley4111 3 ай бұрын

Omg this is so cool!!!

@jeffreyhicken 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful story, thanks Shin and Eddy!

@user-pk1rf5vi6z 2 ай бұрын

Great interview!!! Great car and she seems like a nice lady!!!

@teekay2 2 ай бұрын

Have a ‘71 Bus that I bought from my sister, who purchased it new. I actually took it to a car show yesterday!

@teekay2 2 ай бұрын

Hey Hot VW’s, thanks for the ❤️. I actually had the bus featured in your magazine when I had A/C installed in it, down here in S. Fla.

@frankpettinato2324 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@jerryzunich6045 3 ай бұрын

Inspirational 😊

@oldiesbuggy 2 ай бұрын

Great video, great story, great vocho❤

@Ethan70VW 3 ай бұрын

It made my year when I saw Mimi made the cover of the magazine! This is by far my favorite issue of HotVWs! Thank you so much for doing this and thank you to Mimi for the ride!

@user-hm8wf8wv1m 3 ай бұрын

I am storing my sisters 1971 red super bug she got new. It is in dry dark storage for the past few years. It is still a joy to drive.

@dylantosta4218 26 күн бұрын

Lovely !

@leogeee1 3 ай бұрын

I had 2 of them. A 68 and a 73. They were so trouble free and being a young driver I drove them all over NJ-NY-PA. I remember mine with love.

@firecriss1392 Ай бұрын

I wish my grandma had been like this. She quit driving before she was 70 and then spent the last 21 years of her life sitting around and complaining about life until she died in 2017.