Parity, Brazil. January 2019

A white Beetle sits in front of the garage of an orange house in Brazil surrounded by palm fronds. The driver's side door is open and somebody is bending over to peer under the bonnet.

Parity, Brazil. January 2019

A yellow-orange beetle seen from behind in front of a cafe. A sticker from another cafe in Paraty, Brazil in the only adornment.

Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 2007

A red beetle in front of concrete wall from the side. The car is covered in rust and is missing windows, the seats have been torn up and the roof lining is ripped and dangling. A poster for an English academy has been pasted on the door, several more posters are on the wall behind.

Kandy, Sri Lanka. February 2007

A red beetle in front of concrete wall from the front. The car is covered in rust and is missing windows, the seats have been torn up and the roof lining is ripped and dangling. A poster for an English academy has been pasted on the door, several more posters for advanced level chemistry are on the wall behind.

Darth Maul Bug - Malibu, California. February 2020

A VW Beetle seen from the front. It has been customised with the face of Darth Maul on the bonnet, complete with horns protruding from the bodywork. There are also flames around the headlights and many bumper stickers. A sign in the windshield reads: If you like what you see contribute to me. / All proceeds used to enhance me. / Donate through driver's window to see what becomes of me.

Parity, Brazil. January 2019

A red beetle, with a roof rack seen from the side sits at a Shell petrol station. The driver waits with his passenger, resting his arm out the window.

Parity, Brazil. January 2019

A red beetle, with a roof rack seen from the front/side sits at a Shell petrol station under the shade of some palm fronds.

Basketball bug - Cook Town, Queensland, Australia. October 2008

A green and blue Beetle with a roof customised to resemble a basketball seen from behind. The engine compartment has been left open and the paint has begun wearing away. The words "Enjoy Spr- 01" is partially legible on the door.

Savar, Bangladesh. March 1991

A white Beetle sits in front of a garage under a sign reading "Japan Motor Works" The car is rusted and the paint has faded in places. The windows are obscured by dirt. One wheel sits at a slightly wrong angle.

Beirut, Lebanon. October 2008

A grey-blue beetle is parked close up against a stone wall. The car seems well cared for but a few scrapes, dents and a missing headlight mount show its use.

Beirut, Lebanon. October 2008

A green beetle seen from the side. Its engine compartment and drivers side door is open and a man is sitting at the steering wheel, looking down at the ignition.

Beirut, Lebanon. October 2008

The very front of a green beetle. Behind, a workshop behind an open garage door can be seen.

Flax Bourton, Somerset, UK. May 2008

A row of five beetles and a Combi van sit in a field, likely at a fair or show. The Beetle closest to us is painted red with white doors and has a roof rack loaded with wicker baskets.

Herbie lies Again - Flax Bourton, Somerset, UK. May 2008

A beetle customised to look like 'Herbie' is parked in a field at a fair or show. A man in a Herbie T-shirt lies, looking under the bumper.

Flax Bourton, Somerset, UK. May 2008

A convertible cream beetle parked in a field, seen from the side. Its roof is folded back.

Beirut, Lebanon. October 2008

A grey-blue beetle seen from behind in front of a stone pillar. A stone archway can be seen in the reflection on the door.

Havana, Cuba. April 2006

A black beetle in parked on the roadside in from to a house under a balcony. A man on the balcony looks down as a woman walks by.

Havana, Cuba. April 2006

Havana, Cuba. April 2006

A grey-blue beetle is parked on a narrow street of ornate houses with many balconies.

Havana, Cuba. April 2006

A blue Beetle, seen from the front is parked under partial shade from a tree in the park behind. Ornate arches and windows are reflected in the windshield.

Havana, Cuba. April 2006

A matte grey beetle, seen from the front in parked by the roadside in full sun.

Havana, Cuba. April 2006

The front of a glistening yellow-green beetle seen from one side. The front left wheel is central.