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Our New Beetle “Oldschool”

Our New Beetle “Oldschool”

‘Oldschool’ was part of the special Beetle exhibition “An icon reimagined - 25 years of the New Beetle” at the Wolfsburg Automuseum in 2023. During the opening of the exhibition, Hartmut Karrasch surprised everyone by offering to sell ‘Oldschool’ to the 38ers...

25 years New Beetle

25 years New Beetle

From 4 April 2023 to 29 February 2024, the AutoMuseum Wolfsburg hosted the special exhibition ‘An icon reimagined’ to mark the 25th anniversary of the VW Beetle. On display were popular old acquaintances such as the ‘Beetlemania’, six airbrushed New Beetles or rarely...

Our New Beetle “Oldschool”

Our New Beetle “Oldschool”

‘Oldschool’ was part of the special Beetle exhibition “An icon reimagined – 25 years of the New Beetle” at the Wolfsburg Automuseum in 2023.

During the opening of the exhibition, Hartmut Karrasch surprised everyone by offering to sell ‘Oldschool’ to the 38ers Beetle-Meet / Beetle Club Region Wolfsburg e.V., which was still to be founded at the time.

Now some time has passed, the club has been founded and enjoys great popularity not only in the Beetle community – the topic of ‘Oldschool’ has always been in the air.

In November 2023, the club board decided to buy ‘Oldschool’ for the 38ers Beetle-Meet / Beetle Club Region Wolfsburg e.V. association.

We are delighted that the club is in possession of a piece of beautiful, emotional automotive history, on which the two Volkswagen designers of the ‘New Beetle’ and ‘The Beetle’ even immortalised themselves on the front flap during the opening event at the Volkswagen AutoMuseum Foundation.

The board of the association sees ‘Oldschool’ as real added value. ‘Oldschool’ can and should be shown by club members at meetings.

Here is a brief introduction to our New Beetle:

I would like to introduce myself to you as a new member. My name is Oldschool. I come from the far north, from Kiel.

I was usually the leader of the Kieler Krabbler-Bande tours. I’m still at the Wolfsburg Car Museum until 31 January 2024. Then I will take on an honourable task with you.

I was built in Mexico and was registered for the first time on 19 April 2001 for the roads in the Plön district of Holstein Switzerland. Marvin, (previously I belonged to his mother) my second owner completely redesigned my appearance. The foiling on the doors and the roof rack (original VW) are always an eye-catcher. In 2020 Hartmut adopted me, so to speak.

I have a diesel automatic gearbox with 90 hp.

The MOT has given me permission to stay on the road until April 2024. Then he would like to see me again. My colour is called Candy Red.

The rims are original and the centre caps are from a Golf 1. The white rings are from Hansen Styling Parts and are even TÜV approved. I drive on 195/65 R15 91T winter tyres. I have tinted windows and a tinted glass roof. Both doors are wrapped in film.

Of course, there is an ABE for all conversions or they are registered in the papers. So far I have driven approx. 215,000 kilometres with the original engine.

Over the years, several repairs have been carried out and parts replaced. I have a detachable towbar and can therefore also be a ‘towing horse’. A coilover suspension also takes me up high sometimes, if you like.

In addition, air conditioning provides fresh air and cruise control ensures relaxed driving. Of course, I also have heated seats for colder days. A radio system with hands-free kit and subwoofer takes care of the acoustics. For safety, I am of course also equipped with ABS and airbags. My seats are made of cream-coloured full leather.

An original lockable VW roof rack carries a suitcase, a snowboard and an empty Störtebeker beer crate. I’m also perfect for exhibitions, because the ‘Repair Girl’ branding is not only beautiful, but also licensed to me by my clever previous owner.

I am actually allowed to wear this protected imprint.

Like all Beetles, I have a soul and have never let my owners down. If I ever have a problem, it’s only in the garage or in front of a workshop.