Welcome

Ireland’s first ever census on classic Irish aircooled VWs

About

Beetle.ie aims to celebrate Ireland’s unique position in VW’s global history as the first country outside of Germany to manufacture the Beetle. Our history goes right back to 1950 when the late Stephen O’Flaherty took a gamble on a quirky and untested car from Germany, only a few short years after the end of WW2 and opened a manufacturing plant in an old tram depot on Shelbourne Road, Dublin.

Number #1 / Uimhir a hAon

Beetle.ie and Volkswagen Ireland present an exclusive viewing event:

The Ballsbridge Beetle

Sunday July 27th • 12pm-4pm • Volkswagen Head Office • Liffey Valley

This is an exclusive aircooled Volkswagen-only event with unmissable access to the world famous "Ballsbridge Beetle", the one that started it all in Ireland! Your aircooled Volkswagen will be your entry ticket, letting you drive into Volkswagen Ireland's HQ and become a participant in a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Beetle.ie want to fill Volkswagen Ireland's HQ with aircooled Volkswagens of all types so get yours ready for Sunday July 27th. There will be a professional photographer capturing this very special moment in Irish aircooled Volkswagen history and sharing it globally!

There will be complimentary tea, coffee & refreshments courtesy of Volkswagen Ireland as well as unique Beetle.ie event stickers marking the occasion.

This special viewing event is open to aircooled Volkswagens only and is not a public access event.

Recent Additions and Updates

We have a total of 1377 VWs listed now. Thank you for all the submissions, keep them coming!
View all


73 C 815

5416 IE

04 L 2359 Mexi Beetle

04 L 3259

63 LH 502

HYI 816

RIE 386

110 JIK

ZV 5332

WZO 620

XZU 958

ZV 9235

ZV 4359

GZL 445

OIR 955

7228 ZK

91 YI

842 NIK

01 W 7061

ZV 35687

ZV 76006

FIC 490