SuperBeetles.com is the world’s longest-running online resource dedicated to the Volkswagen Super Beetle. Each month we feature a new Super Beetle, publish fresh articles, update our events calendar, and expand our growing archive of vintage ads and factory photographs.

Jack Rizzo's heavily modified Volkswagen Beetle participating in a track event, featuring a custom maroon paint job, upgraded performance wheels, a lowered suspension, and a front-mounted oil cooler.

It is often said that every air cooled Volkswagen has a story, but Jak Rizzo’s 1971 Super Beetle 1302 represents a lifelong legacy. The journey began in Australia back in 1990 when his father, Joe, purchased the car for Jak’s birthday for just $1100. At the time, the car was a completely stock, one owner vehicle finished in a shade Jak affectionately calls "Baby Poo Brown."

A Volkswagen Super Beetle on a hoist in a garage for spring maintenance and tuneup.

As the frost melts and the roads clear, there is a special kind of excitement that comes with prepping a Super Beetle for the new driving season. These cars are not just vintage machines; they are engaging, iconic pieces of engineering that crave the open road after a long winter. Getting your Super Beetle ready for spring is more than just maintenance. It is an act of preservation that ensures you can enjoy every mile of that distinctive, MacPherson strut handling as the weather warms up.

A 1303 Super Beetle bodyshell takes shape at Volkswagenwerk Wolfsburg in 1973.

Step back in time with our new gallery featuring rare, behind-the-scenes images of the Volkswagen factory assembly lines. You can see exactly how the iconic Super Beetle was crafted from the ground up on the production floor. These photos highlight the precision engineering that made the Super Beetle unique compared to every other model. It is a fascinating look at the heritage and craftsmanship that brought our favorite Volkswagen to life.