The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Update - under the helpful instruction of a local VW club member (and use of his tools), I performed a complete tune up and carb rebuild on our Bug. Afterwards, the car ran great for several weeks. I've since bought the tools and feeler gauges I need for next time. I had a local shop replace the rus...

Very cool to have two '66 Beetles with such similar heritage!

Our car was delivered in January of 1966, and it seems to have migrated to the Dallas, TX area by March of 1967.

I'll try to post pictures soon.

My '66 Beetle came with its original owner's manual, warranty booklet, and bill of sale, from Earl A. Brown Volkswagen of Clearwater Florida. Anyone know if there are original license plate frames or other memorabilia available from this dealer? Would be neat to have... Anyone else know where their ...

We just bought a 1966 Beetle this week. The car developed a bad stalling problem as soon as I added gas to the tank. It's to the point that it won't idle at all. Any suggestions? Since the car was part of an estate (and sat for awhile) I wonder if adding gas stirred up who knows what in the tank, wh...

What a great website and forum! My wife and I just bought a 1966 Beetle the other day. It's in good overall condition and surprisingly original, with just a 4 year old respray of Ruby Red and new upholstery. It's my first Bug, although my wife once owned one 15-20 years ago. The glovebox contained t...