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Have a bug you need us to restore back to showroom condition? Let us know! Investment is based on the current condition of your car:

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You'd love a restored bug, but have no time to find one. We are experts not only in restorations, but also in connections to the bug world. We can work with our contacts to find you a bug suitable to your request. We collect a 15% commission.

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Besides our custom bug restorations, we also find bugs on our own to work on. We post our latest finds and rebuilds here so you simply need to just browse our current inventory and inquire. This is perfect for those just wanting a bug right now and don't want to wait for anything custom.

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What is "Build-A-Bug"?

View Our Latest "Build-A-BuG" Restoration Projects. We perform total ground up complete restorations. We specialize ONLY in the Classic VW Beetle. We take pride in every bug we produce and we know what is correct for your Vdub. We do not chop, cut, and or modify body structure in anyway. We prefer to keep the integrity of our bugs intact, this will only make our bugs appreciate in value year after year.

You are essentially driving off our lot with a brand new Classic VW Beetle! View some of our Full Restoration Galleries below.

THIS IS HOW YOUR CAR GETS THE TREATMENT IT DESERVES!
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Inside the Classic VW BuGs Shop | July 2026 Update

Inside the Classic VW BuGs Shop | July 2026 Update

Welcome back to another Classic VW BuGs Shop Update! In this July 2026 update, I take you inside the shop to show you what’s currently on the lifts, the customer restorations we’re working on, new arrivals, and what’s coming up next. If you enjoy classic Volkswagen Beetles, Karmann Ghias, air-cooled VWs, restorations, and behind-the-scenes shop […]


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No Fuel Gauge? See How Beetle Drivers Survived!

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Did you know early Beetles lacked a fuel gauge? This video explores the ingenious vw beetle features that helped drivers manage fuel level. We delve into the gggffauto history of this iconic car, highlighting how vintage vw ingenuity kept these bug cars on the road and one of the most beloved classic cars ever.


About Classic VW Bugs

We are a son and father team who love restoring Volkswagen beetles back to their original historical beauty. Whether it is nostalgia you are looking for, the thumbs up from other classic car owners, or just to enjoy its sheer artistic design, the VW Beetle will always make one's head turn and smile.

Look no further than the two of us, with years of experience, to restore your bug or sell you a completed bug.


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