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Custom 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Looks Like Kermit the Frog

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 and coming up with oddball creations such as the one we’ll be talking about today.
Custom 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Looks Like Kermit the Frog 10 photos
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The thing is currently on sale for a serious US27,000, the kind of money that can almost bring you a range-topping Beetle GSR - as an amusing coincidence, this is what Lou Ferrigno drives. This guy is the original Hulk, so he must know a thing or two about Green-colored stuff, right?

The seller will explain that the hefty price is justified, since the VW Bug comes with about a ton of modifications. We’ll get to that shortly, but allow us to point out that what you actually pay for here is the image. Yes, the image, because if you ask us, this Beetle is nothing short of a four-wheeled representation of Kermit the Frog.

As for the custom work, we don’t even know where to start. The roof was chopped off, while the windshield was shortened. The Bug now comes with power-operated suicide doors, while the front and rear ends have received quite a lot of modifications.

Speaking of the rear, Kermit here is powered by a “new 1776 cc engine with about 500 miles”. To our ears, this sounds like a rebuilt VW Bug motor, albeit gifted with custom parts such as dual scat 40 mm carburetor, a custom exhaust (of course) and others.

Oh and let’s not forget the infotainment side. No, we’re not referring to the red lighting of the shiny engine compartment or the interior finish, which comes in three colors. Instead, the Volkswagen was gifted with a a touchscreen system including navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a 10-inch Kicker subwoofer.

Basically, you’ve got all the right ingredients for a kitschy summer mix here. You’ll find the thing in Houston, Texas.
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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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