Even without four-wheel drive, the rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive original Volkswagen*Beetle made a credible off-roader—so much so that there was a whole class for modified Beetles in the Baja 1000. And Baja-style Bugs were a popular modification. With their bumpers removed, fenders shortened, engine exposed, and beefier wheels fitted, they managed to look mean and purposeful at […]
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