Rediscover the charm and timeless appeal of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle with Texoma Classics as we meticulously restore a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle in Sherman, Texas. This vintage Beetle isn’t just a car; it’s a symbol of nostalgia, simplicity, and enduring design, and we’re dedicated to bringing it back to its former glory. Join us on a captivating visual journey through the restoration process, where the spirit of classic Beetles meets modern craftsmanship and innovation.

At Texoma Classics, our passion for preserving automotive history extends to beloved classics like the 1968 Volkswagen Beetle. We’re not just restoring a car; we’re rekindling the essence of the Volkswagen Beetle’s unique character. Our team of skilled artisans and restoration experts meticulously breathe new life into every facet of this iconic car, from its iconic curves to its timeless performance.

This isn’t just a restoration; it’s a transformation. As we pay homage to the original aesthetics while incorporating modern upgrades for enhanced comfort and reliability, we’re crafting a Volkswagen Beetle that captures the essence of a bygone era while meeting the demands of today’s roads. Whether you’re a Beetle enthusiast, a collector, or someone who appreciates the nostalgia of vintage cars, our restoration projects epitomize the spirit of automotive heritage.

Witness the magic as Texoma Classics turns this 1968 Volkswagen Beetle into a rolling testament to classic motoring, ready to cruise the streets with style and charm once more. Explore how we’re turning dreams into reality, one restoration at a time, and envision the possibilities for your own journey with Texoma Classics, where vintage Beetles are reborn with a touch of modern sophistication.

History

The Volkswagen Beetle – officially the Volkswagen Type 1, informally in German the Kafer (meaning “beetle”), in parts of the English-speaking world the Bug, and known by many other nicknames in other languages – is a two-door, rear-engine economy car, intended for ifve occupants (later, Beetles were restricted to four people in some countries), that was manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003.

The need for a people’s car (Volkswagen in German, and in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century as “folks’ wagon”), its concept and its functional objectives were formulated by the leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap, simple car to be mass-produced for his country’s new road network (Reichsautobahn). Members of the National Socialist party, with an additional dues surcharge, were promised the first production, but civil war in Spain shifted most production resources to military vehicles instead to support Francisco Franco. Lead engineer Ferdinand Porsche and his team took until 1938 to finalize the design.

The top was cabriolet-style with a full inner headliner hiding the folding mechanism and crossbars. In between the two top layers was 1 in (25 mm) of insulation. The rear window was tempered safety glass, and after 1968, heated.

Before…

We just got this Beetle in to pull the engine and make it run, replace the convertible top along with the framework, new exhaust, front end work and a new wiring harness.