mikeC is right.  so that makes it a '72.   the first year for the superbeetle
was 71, but 71's didnt have the "grille" below the front bumper.  and '73 up
supers had the curved windshield.  this one is flat.    so its a '72
Superbeetle.

chris

In a message dated 12/15/04 12:11:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
collum@verizon.net writes:

> Hey Chris,
>
> I agree with the '70s call ... but super beetles had curved windshields.
> This one looks too flat .... more like the '72 "Standard" beetle that I
> bought brand new.  I can't remember about the grille below the front bumper,
>
> though, 'cause mine had the "Wunderbug" (ala '37 ford) front end right from
> the dealer.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 11:49 AM
> Subject: Re: No vanagon or bus or camper content - bug and coffee content
>
>
> > In a message dated 12/14/04 9:24:51 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes:
> >
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> I like this one.
> >>
> >> http://www.nbc4i.com/news/3997045/detail.html
> >>
> >>
> >
> > "The front half of a 1960 Bug serves as a canopy over the Taste of Seattle
> > Coffee Shop in Mt. Gilead. The shop is closed while the owner and the
> > village
> > haggle over whether the artistic expression is safe and aesthetic."
> >
> > that's not a '60 bug..
> > its a '72 up superbeetle..(you can tell by the fenders, headlights, and
> > "grille" below front bumper)
> >
> > damn reporters cant even get their facts straight lol
> >
> > chris
>