Limitless modifications and endless hippy-cool – there’s a lot to love about the 1200/1300/1500 Beetle. But here are a few points to be aware of if you’re tempted to buy

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FIVE CLASSIC TRIALS 1990 BMW Z1

1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

In 1971, 16-year-olds were restricted to riding mopeds in the UK, prompting a rash of poseworthy sports ’peds from Europe to tempt teens. We found these signs of the times lurking in our archive