Author: The Team

    1963 Beryl Green BeetleLimebug-Built Type 1 In 2019, we picked up our 1963 US Import Type 1. Spotting the stunning Patina Beryl Green bodywork online, we knew we had to own it! Over the next few years, we slowly restored the chassis on this Beetle, including an entire Limebug Parts overhaul. Once the […]

Dan’s 1966 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Bug-Van Back before Covid brought the world to a halt; we had the pleasure of supplying/fitting a full suspension revamp to Dan’s super unique ‘Bugvan’. Virtually completed by the previous owner, the extensive bodywork modifications needed for the conversion were already complete. Despite all of this effort, the floorpan remained untouched, leaving […]

BAD PAINT JOB, OR PATINA?  Thanks to: Ken’s Customs – Sam Trigg The Patina Blender – Steve Parsons The Specs: 4″ Ball Joint Elite Series Beam 4″ Through Rods Ultrarm 2.5″ Dropped Spindles MOA430 Goldtops 2-Way Tankless Air Management 2″ Adjustable Spring Plates 356 Headlamp Grilles https://limebug.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Leanne-Reel.mp4 Leanne from Limebug’s own car, this stunning patina […]

Dom’s 1963 BeetleEx-Drag Car meets Air Ride             The Start: Beginning it’s life in 1963 as a 1200cc Turkis Green, Dom’s Beetle became a sought after combination for Aircooled Lovers. By the late 90’s, it had been completely revamped into a 2300cc big lump drag car. Fast forward a few […]

Rob’s 1964 NotchLimebug-Equiped Type 3 A long time in the making, Rob’s Notchback will be familiar build to many, throughout it’s various stages of modification. Upon his Type 3’s first visit to Limebug HQ, Rob was running our air system in the front, and a static drop in the rear (banner image). Although this looked […]

Alex’s 1965 BeetleLimebug-Equiped Bug The perfect mix of original patina and chassis modernisation – Alex’s ’65 ticks all the boxes. The Two Tone Pearl White paintwork was the perfect base for heavy modification; Alex didn’t pass-up the opportunity, opting to fit a Full Deluxe Air Suspension Kit from ourselves. Tied together with a set of […]

1967 Beetle RebuildThe Full Restoration In 2018, here at Limebug we undertook this huge nut and bolt restoration; a lovely Ultramarine Blue 1967 1200 Sparkäfer Beetle needing to be brought back to its original glory. We had the car sat around looking sorry for itself for approximately 9 years and decided it was high time […]

Limebug – Ultimate Unicorn Build – The 49 Split Beetle Limebug – Ultimate Unicorn Build – The 49 Split Beetle IS NEVER MEET YOUR HERO, ALWAYS RIGHT? 49 Split Standard, DBK49 #H8RB8R – A collision of the absolute basics and over engineering The 3500 hour long epic, a dream (nightmare) come true….  Coming… Thanks to: […]

Dave’s 1965 BeetleLimebug-Built Bug Starting it’s life over the pond in Idaho, Dave’s Beetle quickly found it’s way to some local swampland. Although it’s uncertain how this happened, we do know that the next owner used the Beetle as a fishing platform. The memories of this can still be found on the car today; the […]

Rhys’ 70’s Bug We were contacted a little while back by a chap named Terry, who messaged us about a very special project to build a beetle for a good friend of his named Rhys. Rhys is a 16 year old lad who is fighting through an extremely tough illness at the minute, and has […]