After visiting events in Germany like Bad Camberg and Hessisch Oldendorf, we wanted to bring an old German atmosphere together with strictly Vintage Volkswagens. The Phoenix Club in Anaheim, California is a true "old school" German Cultural Club, as well as the perfect host for an event like this. The So Cal Vintage Treffen is limited to 1961 and earlier "small taillight" Beetles and Busses, 1959 and earlier "low light" Karmann Ghias, Military Vehicles and early coachbuilts. Our first event held in September 2007 turned out to be a big success, and the plan is to hold it every other year opposite the Solvang Vintage Meet put on by the Golden Gate Chapter of the VVWCA. So if you have an old VW collecting dust in the garage and you want to show it off, or if you're just looking for an excuse to have an authentic German Bratwurst and beer... the So Cal Vintage Treffen is just the place for you.








 Videos from 2017 

 Schedule 

Friday
RVA Cruise night
Located on Historic Main St. in Garden Grove 
Starts at 4pm
Open to all VWs
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Saturday
Speedwell Rallye
$30 per vehicle to enter 
Participants will receive the limited edition Rallye Plate

START LINE
Wolfsburg West
2850 Palisades Dr
Corona, Ca. 92880
Meet @ 8am

FINISH LINE
Barkley Auto Complex
800 W. Barkley
Orange, Ca. 92868
Hot Dog Fred will be cooking!

Pre-Registration
Your last chance to pre-register for the $65 deluxe entry will 
be Saturday afternoon between 3pm-6pm. 
You can also check-in and pre-stage your car.

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Date TBD 2023
9th International



Car Show/Swap Meet Gate opens @ 7:00 am
Spectator Walk-In Gate opens @ 7:00 am
Breakfast Available @ 7:30-10:00am
Lunch Available @ 10:00am-2:00pm
Show Judging ends, Ballots due @ 11:00 am
Car Show Awards @ 1:00 pm

 

  Pricing 

Spectator Admission $15 
(kids 12 and under free)

Deluxe Car Entry $65
(includes car and driver)

Swap Spot $45
(Includes car and driver)
Truck + Trailer = 2 spots $90
Passengers +$15

Vendor Spot $150
(Includes 1 vehicle and 2 people)
Truck + Trailer = 2 spots $300

**More information below**
 Location 

 

New Location

for 2023 TBD

  Hotel Info 

Here are a list of Hotels within 2 miles of the Phoenix Club

Ayres Hotel - Anaheim
2550 E. Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA  92806

Reservation Information:
Call (714) 634-2106
website
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 Towne Place Suites
1730 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA  92806

Reservation Information:
Call (714) 939-9700
website
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 Extended Stay America
1635 W. Katella Ave
Orange, Ca. 92867

Reservation Information:
Call (714) 639-8608
website
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 Swap / Vendor Info 

Swap Meet Spaces are for Private Parties selling "used" parts only.
A swap spot at the Treffen is $45 per vehicle and includes driver admission. Trailer = 2nd vehicle
If you are a business or shop selling new or used parts, you will need to get a Vendor space.
 Swap spaces are sold on a first come first serve basis Sunday morning.

Vendor Spaces are for Companies selling "new or  used" merchandise. Each space is $150, aprox 15’x15’ and will include a pass good for one (1) vehicle and two (2) spectators.. Any additional tickets can be purchased at the front gate for $15 each. All vendors will be let in between 5:30am and 6:30am to be given time to set-up their Display. No vendors in after 6:30am.

The Phoenix Club is very limited on space, so we will have limited room for both Vendors and Swappers.

 
 Car Show Info 


For 2021 we will be showcasing Military Vehicles inside the tent.

Eligible vehicles for the Treffen include:

  • 1961 and earlier Beetles and Buses

  • 1959 and earlier Karmann Ghias

  • 1961 and earlier Coachbuilts

  • 1961 and earlier Military Vehicles 

  • Porsche 356 A and pre-A Vehicles

The So-Cal Vintage Treffen is limited to the first 200 cars registered. This event in particular is specifically for 1961 and earlier "Small Taillight"  Beetles and Buses, 1959 and earlier "low light" Karmann Ghias, WWII Military, early VW Coachbuilts and Porsche 356 A and pre-A vehicles. Because of our limited room at the Phoenix Club, we have to limit the vehicle count to 200. If there are spots available after pre-registration closes, we will take entries the day of the event until our maximum capacity is reached.  

$65 Deluxe Entry: This pass includes one (1) person and one (1) vehicle. Any passengers in the vehicle will need to purchase an additional Spectator entry for $15. For your Deluxe Entry you will be included in the "Participant Judged" portion of the event and receive the "Wolfsburg West Goodie Bag" including the limited edition, numbered car badge and dash plaque. If you have entered in a previous Treffen event and would like the same number as before, that can be arranged. Also, the vehicles picked to park in the Beer Garden and Festal-Tent will be chosen from our Deluxe Entries only. 
Deluxe entries will also have the option to load in early on Saturday afternoon between 3pm and 6pm and pre-stage their vehicles.
There will be 24hr Security overnight at the Phoenix Club
*No camping Saturday evening at the Phoenix Club*
 
*WE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING A STANDARD CAR SHOW ENTRY. 
 A DELUXE ENTRY IS YOUR ONLY OPTION TO ENTER A VEHICLE INTO THE SHOW*

No outside Food or Drinks (including alcohol) allowed inside the Phoenix Club.
Please leave your coolers at home and use the provided Concession stands.

No show trailers will be allowed inside the Phoenix Club facility at any time. We are very limited on parking, so if you plan on towing a vehicle, please make arrangements ahead of time to store your truck and trailer offsite.

2021 ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

 

 Each "Deluxe Entry" participant will receive a judging card to fill out and return to the car show registration booth. You are to vote for one car in each class except the class you are registered in. A first place and runner-up award will be given out for each class along with a few specialty awards to be determined later. 

 Show Classes

A1   Split Window - 1949 and earlier
A2   Split Window - 1950 to October 1952
A3   Split Window - “Zwitter” October ’52 to March ‘53
A4   Split Window - Convertible (Karmann and Hebmuller)
B1   Oval Window sedan - April 1953 to 1955
B2   Oval Window sedan - 1956 to 1957
B3   Oval Window Sunroof - All Years
B4   Oval Window Convertible - All Years
C1   Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
C2   Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
C3   Beetle Convertible - 1958 to 1961
D1   Karmann Ghia  - 1959 and earlier
E1   Bus Passenger Barndoor - Feb 55' and earlier
E2   Bus Commercial Barndoor - Feb 55' and earlier
E3   Bus Passenger - March 55' to 1961
E4   Bus Commercial - March 55' to 1961
F1   Unrestored - Beetle, Bus, Ghia 
G1   Coachbuilt - 1961 and earlier
G2   Porsche 356 A and earlier
G3   Military - 1961 and earlier

Plus special awards for:
- Oldest Vehicle
- Longest Distance Traveled
- Most Original Vehicle
- Best Vehicle Display
- "Kircher" Memorial award picked by the Event Promoter

 2021 Pre-Registered "Deluxe" Entries
(by entry #) updated 9-9-21

ENTRY # FIRST LAST YEAR MODEL CLASS
001 Wendy Kircher 1948 Beetle A1 - Split Window Beetle - 1949 and Earlier
002 Mike Bliss 1960 Beetle Convertible C3 - Beetle Convertible - 1958 to 1961
003 Rick Clark 1954 Kombi T23A E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
004 Juan Arbelaez 1952 Switer A3 - Split Window Beetle "Zwitter" - October 1952 to March 1953
005 Mark Merrill 1950 Bus E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
006 Mark Merrill 1944 Schwimmwagen G3 - Military - 1961 and Earlier
007 Mario Adrian 1960 Ragtop bug C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
008 Carlos Arellano 1960 Beetle sedan C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
009 Bob Sowersby 1953 11C B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
010 Tony Alvarez 1953 356 Pre A G2 - Porsche 356 A and pre-A
011 Fred Bechtold 1958 convertable C3 - Beetle Convertible - 1958 to 1961
012 Tom Niedernhofer 1956 Beetle B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
013 Richard Kimball 1957 Beetle B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
014 Casey Robertson 1957 Bus E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
015 Javier Avila 1955 Late 55 bug B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
016 Gary Bell 1955 Bus E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
017 laszlo elo 1952 deluxe Zwitter A3 - Split Window Beetle "Zwitter" - October 1952 to March 1953
018 David BaitMedia 1961 Beetle SunRoof C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
019 Alex Arredondo 1952 Type 1 11G A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
020 Gilbert Banuelos 1957 Oval rag B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
021 Sean Berry 1959 Beetle C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
022 Larry Luhrsen 1952 11G A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
023 Lind Bjornsen 1950 Panel E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
024 Scott R Boses 1953 Convertible G1 - Coachbuilt - 1961 and Earlier
025 Torey Braun 1959 Beetle C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
026 Juan Carreon 1961 Kombi E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
027 Vincent Castorena 1957 Bug B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
028 Kevin Cauchon 1961 Convertible Beetle C3 - Beetle Convertible - 1958 to 1961
029 Gary christian 1958 Beetle C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
030 Frank Espinoza 1955 Karmann B4 - Oval Window Beetle Convertible - All Years
031 Gary Clifford 1954 Type 1 Beetle B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
032 scott case 1952 sedan A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
033 Sean Cour 1954 Sunroof B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
034 Christopher Cour 1957 Oval Beetle B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
035 James Delao 1958 Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
036 Tony Chavez 1955 Beetle B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
037 Jeffrey Dodd 1960 Beetle F1 - Unrestored - Beetle, Bus, Ghia
038 Keith Dombroske 1961 Type 1 C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
039 Daniel Epperly 1956 Karmann Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
040 Frank Espinoza 1950 Beetle 11G F1 - Unrestored - Beetle, Bus, Ghia
041 Erik Koplien 1941 Kubelwagen G3 - Military - 1961 and Earlier
042 Spencer McFarland 1954 Bug / trailer B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
043 Jacin Ferreira 1957 Samba E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
044 Rick Spohn 1956 sedan B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
045 Michael Espinoza 1958 Bug C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
046 Marco Flores 1954 Bug convertible B4 - Oval Window Beetle Convertible - All Years
047 Kimbel Ritch 1944 Kubelwagon G3 - Military - 1961 and Earlier
048 David Duncan 1956 Beetle B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
049 Davin Duncan 1957 Beetle B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
050 Edward Hughes 1950 Bus E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
051 Lucas Blanchard 1951 Beetle Deluxe F1 - Unrestored - Beetle, Bus, Ghia
052 DeAngelo Johnson 1952 beetle A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
053 Eric Henrikson 1953 Singlecab E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
054 Lloyd Kee 1954 Beetle B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
055 Art Alvarez Speedster G2 - Porsche 356 A and pre-A
056 Frank Carrillo 1956 1956 oval B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
057 Penelope Fox 1957 Beetle B4 - Oval Window Beetle Convertible - All Years
058 Chris Henderson 1958 Beetle sunroof C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
059 Chip Rodriguez 1959 Bus E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
060 Fleming Ron 1960 Beetle C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
061 Kip Hancock bug C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
062 Lee Frain 1952 Split window A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
063 Jesus Flores 1952 Split Beetle A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
064 Timm Eubanks 1960 Double Cab E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
065 Frank Frain 1953 Sedan B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
066 Simon Garcia 1952 Beetle A3 - Split Window Beetle "Zwitter" - October 1952 to March 1953
067 William Garcia 1956 Bug B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
068 Jeff Grant 1957 Bug B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
069 Pascal Giai 1958 356 Speedster G2 - Porsche 356 A and pre-A
070 Todd Garant 1961 Beetle Sunroof C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
071 Oscar Guevara 1957 Karmann Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
072 daniel garcia 1957 11 window combi E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
073 Chris Herrick 1956 bug B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
074 Andrew Geier 1961 Type 2 E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
075 Victor Gonzalez 1951 Split window A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
076 Adam Grzebyk 1956 Karmann Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
077 Robert Guzman 1953 A3 - Split Window Beetle "Zwitter" - October 1952 to March 1953
078 Joe Gutierrez 1952 Split Window A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
079 Brian Conklin 1955 Beetle B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
080 Rick Johnson 1952 Split Window A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
081 Allison Guerra 1949 Hebmuller G1 - Coachbuilt - 1961 and Earlier
082 Allison Guerra 1958 Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
083 Allison Guerra 1943 Rollback G3 - Military - 1961 and Earlier
084 Patrick Hall 1953 Kombi E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
085 Hand Kloss 1960 Double Cab E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
086 DeAnn Long 1957 Beetle B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
087 Steven Hernandez 1958 Kombi E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
088 Jaime Hernandez 1956 Oval B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
089 Ron Martinez 1954 Bug B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
090 Travis Jaracz 1950 Hoffman split A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
091 Michael Hodgson 1953 Single cab E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
092 Perry Howard 1943 Kubelwagen G3 - Military - 1961 and Earlier
093 DeAngelo Johnson 1960 23 window E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
094 Douglas Gaylord 1955 Barndoor Samba E1 - Bus Passenger Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
095 Johnny Jimenez 1954 Kombi E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
096 DeAngelo Johnson 1960 Double cab E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
097 Martin Kircher 1957 Beetle - Ragtop B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
098 DeAngelo Johnson 1956 beetle B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
099 DeAngelo Johnson 1960 bus E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
100 Rick Litchie 1956 Oval rag B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
101 Lloyd Kee 1943 Beetle A1 - Split Window Beetle - 1949 and Earlier
102 Paul Nguyen 1959 convertible beetle C3 - Beetle Convertible - 1958 to 1961
103 Vincent Rodriguez 1955 Bug B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
104 Lloyd Kee 1950 Hebmuller G1 - Coachbuilt - 1961 and Earlier
105 Erik Medina 1959 Deluxe 23 window E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
106 Pete Keesling 1943 Schwimmwagen G3 - Military - 1961 and Earlier
107 Jan Peters 1955 Barndoor Panel E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
108 Ruben Navarro 1954 Sadan ?
109 TIM ODEBRALSKI 1957 23 Window E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
110 ROBERT King 1961 bug C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
111 Loring Kohrt 1957 Beetle Sunroof B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
112 David Koralewski 1958 Kombi E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
113 Jim LoGiudice 1952 Standard A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
114 Giancarlo Mandelli 1959 Bus E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
115 Chemo Ordaz 1957 Bug convertible B4 - Oval Window Beetle Convertible - All Years
116 Stephen Nye 1956 356a G2 - Porsche 356 A and pre-A
117 Jose Pina 1956 Sedan B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
118 Larry McKenzie 1960 Pick up E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
119 Dave Shaw 1952 Zwitter A3 - Split Window Beetle "Zwitter" - October 1952 to March 1953
120 Scott Stuart 1957 Beetle B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
121 Ray Mejia Bug A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
122 Ismael Membreno 1952 Standard bug F1 - Unrestored - Beetle, Bus, Ghia
123 Ismael Membreno 1960 Motorhome E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
124 Paul Ramirez 1957 T1 B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
125 Lisa Ramirez 1959 Camper Bus E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
126 Jason Reynolds 1954 Ragtoo B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
127 Kelly Messia 1956 Type 1 B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
128 Mark Miller 1958 ragtop beetle C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
129 Robert Velis 1951 11A Standard F1 - Unrestored - Beetle, Bus, Ghia
130 Anthony Reyes 1956 Bug B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
131 Kimbel Ritch 1954 Convertible B4 - Oval Window Beetle Convertible - All Years
132 Tom Mohr 1960 SO 23 E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
133 Dave Pipoly 1949 Heb A4 - Split Window Beetle - Convertible (Karmann and Hebmuller)
134 Dave Pipoly 1950 Vert A4 - Split Window Beetle - Convertible (Karmann and Hebmuller)
135 Martin Rodriguez 1957 Type 1 B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
136 Angela Rodriguez 1960 Beetle C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
137 David Rosique 1957 T1Sedan B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
138 Mike Nolte 1954 356 pre A G2 - Porsche 356 A and pre-A
139 Tim O'Donnell 1961 Beetle C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
140 David Safar 1955 Oval window B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
141 Esteban Salcedo 1959 Kombi E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
142 Paul Salinas 1954 VW Oval B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
143 Pablo Partida 1952 Deluxe A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
144 Angel Puente 1961 Pasangers E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
145 Omar Ramos 1961 Beetle F1 - Unrestored - Beetle, Bus, Ghia
146 Anthony Reyes 1960 Bug C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
147 Jose Salazar 1952 Type 1 A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
148 Luis Salinas 1952 Ambulance E2 - Bus Commercial Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
149 Hera Sanabria 1954 panel bus E1 - Bus Passenger Barndoor - February 1955 and Earlier
150 Martin Sanchez 1957 Karmann Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
151 Shin Watanabe Type 113 C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
152 Lou Santaella 1959 Bettle C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
153 Karl Schuler 1949 Hebmuller A4 - Split Window Beetle - Convertible (Karmann and Hebmuller)
154 Scot Scialpi 1957 Oval Window B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
155 randy slack 1960 Westfalia SO-23 E3 - Bus Passenger - March 1955 to 1961
156 Larry Sprock 1958 Beetle C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
157 Tiger Vasquez 1960 Type 1 C2 - Beetle Sunroof - 1958 to 1961
158 Gary Stramandinoli 1955 Sedan Ragtop B1 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - April 1953 to 1955
159 Steve Makepeace 1952 Bug A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
160 Andy Tosunian 1952 Beetle A2 - Split Window Beetle - 1950 to October 1952
161 Scott Williams 1956 Beetel B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957
162 Nelson Umana Bug B3 - Oval Window Beetle Sunroof - All Years
163 Paul Valenzuela 1960 Single Cab E4 - Bus Commercial - March 1955 to 1961
164 Robert Walton 1956 Karmann-Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
165 Jason Weiler 1959 Ghia D1 - Karmann Ghia "Low Light" - 1959 and Earlier
166 Jason Weiler 1956 Bug vert B4 - Oval Window Beetle Convertible - All Years
167 Kenneth Wilkes 1959 Beetle C1 - Beetle Sedan - 1958 to 1961
168 Ted Zombek 1956 Beetle B2 - Oval Window Beetle Sedan - 1956 to 1957

 

 

 

 
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