Gallery - CONDITION ISSUES

The problem with spare parts, the heat in the Middle East (up to 50°  ) and the tuning mania of young princes were the reason that, with the exception of a few units, the cars were literally "Repaired or painted to death" in various backyards.

Based on this page alone, it's easy to see why there are virtually no original Millennium Beetles OR any cars from this small production run left at all.

Unfortunately, many cars also met their end on the local racetracks.

Currently there are about 15 respectable cars worldwide - 3 known cars in original condition

One reason, for example, was the vehicle inspection authority (TÜV) in the UAE, which prohibits stickers on private cars and thus had the distinctive Millennium Cup Edition decals removed during the annual inspection. As a result, there are hardly any cars with stickers anymore, or they show up with similar, homemade, or no stickers at all.

Many were repainted immediate after delivery and others were restored after accidents with completely macabre tuning parts in truly "semi professional" backyards.

Incorrect parts from series Beetle, hobbyist LOGO's, falling interior, dissolving, sticky & broken plastic parts, etc. have slowly but surely "destroyed" these cars.