copyright 2009  Volkswagens in Pennsylvania    P.O. Box 199    Hummels Wharf, PA 17831
1961 Ragtop Beetle... The Loved Bug
Meticulously restored by Fred Mendez of Lancaster County, PA. This
customized beauty was saved from a junk yard (bought for $500) in 1986
to become a 10 year+ project. Many years of detailed dedication resulted
in a treasure that the whole family enjoys.
  • Interior, completely sewn from scratch (NO kit components).
  • Motor: 1641cc kit w/ dual 34 webers & c25 cam
  • Transmission: transaxle fourth gear changed from 0.89 to
    0.82, better known as a freeway flyer trans.
  • Lowered & Narrowed front beam w/ an adjuster to raise or
    lower by 3".