When dealing with Volkswagen’s original Beetle, it’s really difficult to resist the temptation of customizing it. Heck, some people even go all the way, dipping their mind in the guilty pleasure bowl ...

Forgotten, neglected, and rusting away in a field, this 1968 Volkswagen Beetle has not only been resurrected but transformed into an outrageous custom car that earned a place among this year’s Hot ...

Here’s four images from the Volkswagen folder in the Los Angeles Times print archive. Back when VW Beetles seemed to be 10% of the vehicles on L.A. freeways, only the customized Bug stood out.