I happened upon a 1959 “low-light” Ghia for sale here in Central California. It had been sitting in a garage for 15 or so years after a mid-level restoration in the early 80’s. It sold for $21,000 and had to be towed away; to Colorado I’m told!
But I digress; while there I caught a flash of a black new Beetle pick up conversion. I didn’t get more than a glance but it sure looked cool!
I’ve been following this thread and I’m looking forward to the finished project!