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Finding Essential VW Beetle Parts for your Restoration Project
If you have ever considered shopping online for VW Beetle parts but have never done so, you are not alone. There are many consumers who are still hesitant to shop via the Internet for anything, but the good news is that there are many reputable sellers that have lots of quality parts to offer. Restoration and repair of old classics and new loves is what drives many enthusiasts to the Internet to shop, and there are products available for air cooled engines as well as water cooled ones. There have been a lot of changes in the VW Beetle parts that have been used throughout the years, and since the first model rolled off of the assembly line in the late 1930s, the variety of these parts has grown considerably.
The first of these now famous cars was exported to the United States in 1949, and the year 1951 saw a whopping 390 Beetles sold in the country. In 1971, that number had risen to 1.3 million sold. That was the selling high point for the vehicle, as consumer demand for it decreased little by little with each passing year from that year on. The last original model sold in the United States in 1978. Even though there have been no new originals sold in the country in the last 31 years, there are many other countries throughout the world that had seen production of the original through July of 2003. The 2003 models had front wheel drive, a 150 horsepower engine, and a front situated water cooled engine.
In contrast, the VW Beetle parts that comprised the very first models included an air cooled engine, rear wheel drive components, and a meek 30 horses under the hood. It is the strange and backwards construction along with the cars unique history stemming from Hitler wanting a car of the people to its exotic looks that have made the Beetle one of the most recognized and beloved cars in history.
There have been new releases of the car in the United States in recent years, and the little car has enjoyed a rebirth in popularity because of it. A new version of the VW Beetle for 2007 includes a 2.5 liter inline five cylinder engine, front wheel drive, standard manual transmission with automatic transmission as an option. 150 horses now ride under the hood, and there are options that are popular like keyless entry, heated outside mirrors, power locks and windows, a sunroom, and even satellite radio available. It is an efficiently running car, and is economical as far as gas consumption is concerned. VW Beetle parts can be mixed, matched, and specially designed to create a unique vehicle all its own.
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