I am not sure if this is a hobby, illness, or obsession. My current Super Beetle is the 1974 featured in this article - but that is far from the entire story. My ongoing affair with Volkswagens dates back to 1979. I was in need of affordable transportation. My longtime friend, also named David, suggested that I'd "look cool" in a Beetle. I had never even thought about buying this funny car. Read - My Ongoing Obsession with these Funny Little Cars>>