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In Defense of the Oval: A Love Letter to Pre-1958 Beetles

February 3, 2026

I drive a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. Her name is Betty, after Betty Cooper in Archie Comics—reliable, classic, and honestly kind of perfect in a way that people underestimate. She’s bright yellow. …

In Defense of the Oval: A Love Letter to Pre-1958 Beetles

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