1969 Highlander Bug
Project

    I was 17 when I got my very own VW Bug.  It was a '71
Std.  I was third owner, only because the first owner "officially" sold the
car to their own daughter.  My parents also had a '71 Super.  Both
bugs suffered the same demise, front-end inhalation.  The Std. was in the
middle of an interior resto job.  Totaled.  The Super was perfect,
inside and out.  Totaled.
    Even though mine was "totaled" by the insurance, it ran
great.  I drove it from Arkansas to Arizona, and sold it for $200.  No
front fenders, headlights, driver's window, or wipers.  Ahhh... good times
:)
    Around 23, I picked up my '69 Std.  I took it off my
roommate's hands for a mere $185.  It ran fine, just needed new brakes. 
This was going to be my driver/work car.  Something like a one seat
toolbox, with a motor.  I removed everything except the driver's seat. 
I made some shelving and storage compartments out of lumber.  I also
replaced all parts associated with the braking system, plus new clutch cable. 
When starting her up, I didn't adjust the clutch cable.  BAM !! 
Popped the throw-out bearing out. 
    She hadn't been driven in months.  The good thing
is that I changed my mind as to the future of the Type 1.  The bad thing is
that it's become a
complete, and custom, restoration.
    I did not want the "everyday" low-rider,
replicated over and over.  Initially I was thinking Baja, because of the
raised body.  But, I didn't like the Baja body kits.  I settled on the
"full body" Baja.  The lift includes an adjustable front-end, and I bumped
up the rear torsion bars two notches.  Three inches of lift.
    Being a '69, it had quite a bit of "late"
model stuff.  Dash pad, high back seats, bumpers, etc.  I think the
earlier 60's style is more appealing.  I decided to make her more "early"
with bumpers, seats, and other detailing.