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1965 Volkswagen Beetle

April 1, 2022 By Gauge Magazine

1965 Volkswagen Beetle owned by Jeff Ferri

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Issue
April 2022
Owner
Jeff Ferri
Ride
Salty dog
(1975 Volkswagen Beetle)
Meaning Behind the Name
Beach theme
Photographer
Nick means

Ride Details

Original Cost
Trade
Build Cost
5000.00
What was the inspiration?
Family ,my wife and kids was the influence for this build
How long did it take you to build?
about 1 year
How long have you been building?
Back in the car about 10 years I did a lowriders
Club Affiliations
Air-cooled Hooligans
Your future plans?
Going to rat rod
Vehicle history
Came out of Georgia then went to South Carolina then to Ohio
Thanks to
Jimmy shadd he helped me build a motor the really go through the whole Volkswagen my buddy John that help me get into Volkswagens and all my car show Buddies
Previous Rides
94 Nissan hardbody lowrider

Engine Details

Make
Volkswagen 1965
Cylinders
4
Engine Mods
110 cam

Chassis Details

Drop or lift inches
2 inch drop spindles and air shocks all the way around
Front Shocks
Air
Rear Shocks
Air
Spindles
2" drop spindles

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Stock
Rear Wheel Type
S10 rims with vw center
Front Wheel Size
14
Rear Wheel Size
14

Paint Details

Color
Red
Graphics Description
Wood grain
Graphics By
Killer designs

Interior Details

Amps
Thousand watts
Speakers
12 inch woofers
Stereo Installed by
By me
Upholstery Description
Custom door panels with beach-themed airbrush

“Salty Dog”

1965 Volkswagen Beetle owned by Jeff Ferri

The Volkswagen Beetle has been an iconic car for generations. Its distinctive shape and style make it instantly recognizable, and it’s beloved by car enthusiasts all over the world. Jeff Ferri’s 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, nicknamed “Salty Dog,” is a perfect example of why these cars are so beloved.

Ferri’s inspiration for the build was his family. He wanted a car that he could enjoy with his wife and kids, and that would fit in with the beach theme that he loves. The car has a classic red paint job, with wood grain graphics that give it a vintage surf vibe. The interior is just as impressive, with custom door panels featuring beach-themed airbrushing, and a stereo system that packs a punch with 12-inch woofers and a thousand watts of power.

Under the hood, the Salty Dog is powered by a 1965 Volkswagen engine, with a 110 cam and other modifications that make it a joy to drive. The car has a 2-inch drop with spindles and air shocks all the way around, which gives it a low and mean look.

Ferri’s love of Volkswagen cars goes back more than a decade, and he’s been building them for years. He’s a member of the Air-cooled Hooligans, a club dedicated to preserving and modifying classic Volkswagen cars. His previous ride was a 94 Nissan hardbody lowrider, but he’s now fully devoted to the Volkswagen scene.

The Salty Dog has a rich history, having been traded from Georgia to South Carolina, and then to Ohio, where it currently resides. Ferri credits his buddy John for getting him into Volkswagen cars, and his friend Jimmy Shadd for helping him build the motor and going through the whole car.

As for the future of the Salty Dog, Ferri has plans to turn it into a rat rod, which should give it an even more aggressive and unique look. With its classic style and one-of-a-kind design, the Salty Dog is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. It’s a perfect example of why Volkswagen cars are so loved and will continue to be cherished for generations to come.

Owned by: Jeff Ferri

Photos by: Nick Means


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Filed Under: April 2022, Features Tagged With: 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, air suspension, Automotive photography, beetle, Cadillac Coupe, Cadillac DeVille, car culture, car customization, car enthusiasts, car modifications, car restoration, Car Show, chrome wheels, classic car, custom, Custom Car, custom interior, custom paint, Feature, Gauge Magazine, Hot Rod, lowrider, vintage car, vintage style., Volkswagen, VW


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