The older models of the Volkswagen Beetle have in time become one of the more popular cars in some parts of the world to restore. The simplicity of design by today's standards will make working on restoring this car much easier for some than a modern car. As the engine is rudimentary and oldfashioned as it's body construction uncomplicated, many will find the body, wiring loom and simple engine relatively straightforward to work on. In addition, the relatively minor changes made to the shape and design of the car would make interchanging of many parts possible. There is a rich source of reproduction parts available for the Volkswagen Beetle, making it an ever popular vehicle for car restoration.
A more detailed description by way of DIY restoration, along with interior and exterior shots can be found at this website bugme.co.uk [1]. Often, parts are upgraded to make them safer, such as the conversion from drum brakes to more efficient disc brake set ups.
There is a large following for the Volkswagen Beetle as shown by the many enthusiast clubs and websites which help keep up the increasing popularity of the popular little German car.