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Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. “Bug Campers”

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Most people probably associate Volkswagen with its iconic Beetle. However, only a few know that in the 1970s people used to transform their little “bugs” into Super Buggers. These hybrid RVs were used for cross-country trips and the bugs-on-drugs looked like VW Microbus’ little brother.

The first VW Beetle was constructed in the 1930s, but The Super Bugger was the brainchild of a third party company that made and sold the unusual vehicle for $6,000 in 1975 (which is about $32,000 in today’s economy). They used fiberglass paneling to build a small living space behind the front seats, and those who liked to travel would insert either a mini-bedroom or a modest kitchen inside to ride with convenience.

(h/t mymodernmet)

Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

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Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

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Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

Image credits: Mechanix Illustrated

Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

Image credits: Mechanix Illustrated

Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

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Image credits: Mechanix Illustrated

Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

Image credits: mystarcollectorcar

Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

Image credits: mystarcollectorcar

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Rare 1970s Volkswagen Beetles Converted Into Mobile Homes, A.K.A. "Bug Campers"

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Rokas Laurinavičius

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

What do you think ?

John L 7 years ago

When I bought my Super Beetle in late '71, there was one of these in the lot on display. After checking out the inside, I bought a pop-up camper to go with the Bug. It was much more flexible and comfortable.

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Hazel Waring 7 years ago

I would in no way go anywhere near a van labelled "Super Bugger". On an unrelated note, I'm English.

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ADHORTATOR 7 years ago

There was a time when nobody cared for safety....

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ADHORTATOR 7 years ago

..... but I love them!

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John L 7 years ago

When I bought my Super Beetle in late '71, there was one of these in the lot on display. After checking out the inside, I bought a pop-up camper to go with the Bug. It was much more flexible and comfortable.

2points

Hazel Waring 7 years ago

I would in no way go anywhere near a van labelled "Super Bugger". On an unrelated note, I'm English.

1point

ADHORTATOR 7 years ago

There was a time when nobody cared for safety....

1point

ADHORTATOR 7 years ago

..... but I love them!

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