Marketing Memories: VW’s 1964 Talking Beetle Known as ‘Max’
Back in 2008, Volkswagen rolled out a quirky run of commercials with a very unique spokesperson: a 1964 Beetle known as ‘Max’. The marketing campaign was put together by advertising…
Volkswagen
A Dad’s Type 3 Is Just The Ticket To Rekindle Fond Family Memories
Lynn Pfenning has many special memories with the 1967 Volkswagen Type 3 that his dad, Marvin, bought new. None of them would have happened if it hadn’t have been for…
An Original Owner Builds One Sweet Meyers Manx Buggy
During the summer of 1968, Tom Baker had his motoring life changed forever – and all because of date night. He and his girlfriend, Donna, were heading on a little…
My Favorite Feature on this 1959 VW Transporter Truck is Definitely Not What You Think
Some see this classic hauler and only focus on the flip down bedsides. But don’t overlook that wild trick have you overlooking one of its cutest touches.
Electric
Initial Specs Of The HUMMER EV Are Released And Impressive
GMC is bringing back a storied nameplate, introducing the world to the GMC HUMMER EV during this weekend’s Super Bowl game. Three new ads, each called ‘Quiet Revolution’, will debut…
It’s Electric! Zelectric’s ’64 VW Bus Boogies Thousands of Miles
David Benardo is a true believer that classics are enjoyed more when they’re being driven. He’s not just blowing smoke. He’s racked up over ten thousand miles in his gorgeous…
Auction
Fifty-Plus ’55 Chevy’s And Still Ready For More
Don’t ever, ever, say Duane Clark is ‘into’ 1955 Chevys. That’s an understatement of gigantic proportions. The gearhead doesn’t love or adore them, either. Those words are no good, too.…
Hey, Hey, Here Are Some Mighty Cool Monkeys
Honda has made a ton of motorcycles over the years but perhaps none as fun or cheeky as their little runabout Monkey. The mini model first appeared in the 1960s…
Features
Circling Back: A Fond & Welcome Return to a Retro Grand Wagoneer
A former Jeep tech gets back in the saddle with a very familiar 4×4: a retro Grand Wagoneer.
Marketing Memories: VW’s 1964 Talking Beetle Known as ‘Max’
Back in 2008, Volkswagen rolled out a quirky run of commercials with a very unique spokesperson: a 1964 Beetle known as ‘Max’. The marketing campaign was put together by advertising…