Traders Village has hosted the North Houston Volkswagen Club for 12 years. Some years the number of Bugs and Beetles on display has been massive, while in other years participation has been a disappointment. But, no matter what the final number, it has always been a treat to spend a few hours with long time friends and their classic buggies from my youth.
The "ragtops" are always a favorite among Traders Village guests, while kids seem to enjoy the iconic "Herbie" the Love Bug most of all. My personal all time favorites have been the "Orange Crush" beach buggie surrounded by a sandy scene of fake palms and beach chairs, and the VW "Thing" converted to look like a World War II German command car complete with uniformed driver and machine gun.
Then there was the tricked out Karman Ghia with a drive-in food tray of sweet treats clipped on the driver's side window. It's a flashback to the days before Sonic when roller-skating car hops took your post-prom order for a chocolate malt topped with real whipped cream and a cherry, and a side of onion rings.
New Bugs, old Bug, restored Bugs, clunker Bugs . . . they're all here along with one of the most interesting group of people that you would ever want to meet. No one ever said that they are perfectly normal, but then who is?
I've never owned a VW, but over the years I've learned to respect the little car with the trunk in the front. Its drivers are a rare breed of fun-loving guys and gals who have chosen to share their passion for the Volkswagen with our shoppers if only for one Sunday afternoon a year. For that we say thanks and welcome back Beetle buddies!
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