Post 67 beetles lost more than sloping headlamps.the bonnet and engine lid became shorter,bumpers got bigger and 12v electrics became the standard(except on base models).that to me is when they lost the original look.

Sunroof53 wrote:

The problem with this view is why are we subscribing to a VW site that has a cut-off point of 1967?

Standard split wrote:

OK, so if we can't have 'Vintage' then what is the term that describes early period correct and stock cars? Cos to me, that's what 'Vintage' means.

When you say 'Cal-look' that describes a VW lowered at the front, dechromed with big engine. When you say 'Resto-cal' it describes a mostly stock car, lowered on shiny wheels and usually lots of accessories. When you say 'Baja' its a raised up off-roader.

When you say 'Vintage' it nicely describes an early car, not necessarily stock (it can include old-speed, accessories, whitewalls, coachbuilt and military). If your car is Vintage then I'm going to start calling mine a Baja - it has most of the parts of a Baja (except some of the fibreglass bits, rollcage and spot lights) :lol:

pre67vw wrote:

:lol:

what makes my car Vintage is the fact it's 55 years old.....nothing to do with the style.

That said, I'm going to coin a new term now.....perhaps it's a "Vintage Resto-Cal" :!: :beer:

55Kab wrote:

A vintage resto-cal that you are not nearly showing us enough of Martin.
I'm sure you could post some pics up for us.
How far off are you from getting it to Steve Hudson,when that roof goes on you will really feel you have "turned the corner".
Pics Please.....

'50 Karmann wrote: