Beetle

Beetle by Vrbanus

This is our take on the famous Volkswagen Beetle, handmade from wrought iron

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Why did you do it?

Because we have more than 30 years experience in making metal products, so we wanted to show what we can do

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Where is this

Our company is based in Sisak, Croatia, a town more than 2000 years old

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What is the Beetle made of?

Handmade wrought iron, heated, bent, hammered, and welded onto the original chasis

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How long did it take?

We worked painstakingly for 3.500 hours, or 6 months in total

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What is left of the original car?

We preserved the chasis, motor, and some details like wheelcaps and mirrors. Of course, all the windows are also from the 1970 original

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Where is the original bodywork?

We took it down, and replaced it fully with our designs. There is no old bodywork left, so the cars body is now transparent

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Does it drive?

Of course it drives. It is just slightly heavier than the original, an it drives like the normal 1970 Beetle

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What are these?

Deatils are gold-plated and decorated with more than 5000 original Swarovski crystals

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When did you do it?

The Beetle is originally presented at the 2002 Munich fair, and additionally decorated for 2012 Essen Motor Show

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Is it for sale?

No. It is, however, available for exhibiting at car shows, fairs or other events. We do not advise it to be driven

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What happens when it rains?

Ah, the inevitable question... On rainy days, we keep it inside. Just like any other day

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And what is this?

This is a crinoline made from wrought iron in the same style as the Beetle. It is also available for exhibitions

What do you do now?

We have a small shop. We manufacture stamps, different laser engraved products, etc... Visit us at: graviranje.vrbanus.com