Ever see a two wheeled VW Beetle? Let’s ride …

Posted By RichC on October 30, 2019

There are few limits when it comes to loving Volkswagen Beetles – how about a 2-wheeled bicycle version? Pretty creative.

Categories: Automotive, Volkswagen
Tags: bicycle, bike, creativity, volkswagen, volkswagen bug

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