VW Beetle hit U.S. shores 65 years ago
First VW Beetle arrived in the U.S. 65 years ago, at N.Y. harbor January 1949
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Brian and family's deep love for rare VW Beetles - Adrian Flux
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$51K for a 137-mile Beetle? The last decade in a nutshell - Hagerty Media
Volkswagon Beetle ceases production after 65 years
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Watch Garage-Abandoned 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Roar to Life for the First Time in Years - autoevolution
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1946–79 VW Beetle values are finding wings, but some are still cheap fun - Hagerty Media
Are old VW Beetles reliable? - Quora
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Bagged 1965 VW beetle with safaris! Slammed project car!
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We drive six cars that reflect VW's 70 years in America - Autoblog
Annie Beetle restoration
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The Volkswagen Beetle celebrates 65 years in the United States - Volkswagen US Media Site
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The Volkswagen Beetle celebrates 65 years in the United States - Volkswagen US Media Site