Karel Couture is a tremendous Volkswagen fan, especially when it comes to the Beetle. After watching a video of a stanced VW on the web, inspiration hit Couture and the modified 1969 Volkswagen Beetle, complete with air suspension and a Coca-Cola air tank, was born.
Owner: Karel Couture
Location: Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Vehicle: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Horsepower: 53 hp
Club: LowLevel
Social: Facebook, Instagram
Photography by Cimon B, Alec Lessard, Keven Sarrazin, Karel Couture, Anthony Savoie.
ENGINE / PERFORMANCE
Rebuilt OEM 1500 cc Engine
Air intake
PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
N/A
DRIVELINE
OEM
WHEELS / TIRES
Smoothie wheels - 15x4.5 (f), 15x7 (r)
Tires - 155/60-15 (f), 175/55-15 (r)
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
4-inch narrow beam AirKewld air suspension
Riders Manuel Management Kit
BRAKES
OEM
EXTERIOR
Pre-1967 all red tail lights and bumpers
Dual mount antenna
Stand-off deck lid
INTERIOR
Red upholstered low-back seats and door panels
Removed dash pads
Wolfsberg wood shifter
Triple gauge mount
Airbrushed Coca-Cola air tank with hardline
AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA
OEM
COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES
Car Fever - Top 10 Best Car, Show 'N Shine
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
Couture's favorite modification is the unconventional air suspension on the VW, which he says it's really convenient.
SPONSORS
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