What happens when a childhood obsession turns into a lifelong passion?

On this episode of DubLife Diaries, we sit down with James Vedder, whose love for Volkswagen Beetles started at just four years old. From collecting toy Bugs and hunting for Volkswagens on his bike around Colorado Springs to buying a heavily modified 1968 Beetle at just 15, James has spent much of his life chasing the cars that captured his imagination as a kid.

That yellow ’68 is more than just a car. It has survived major modifications, engine swaps, a devastating wreck, and years of rebuilding. Eighteen years later, James still owns it.

We talk about his early days in the VW scene, the influence of the original Herbie movie, the people who helped him learn to work on air-cooled engines, and why the Volkswagen community feels more like family than a car club.

James also shares stories about his ’57 Euro Oval, his dream builds, the VW he would keep forever, and the advice he would give his younger self.

Whether you love Beetles, enjoy a good restoration story, or simply understand what it means to hold onto something that has been part of your life for decades, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

· How a four-year-old fell in love with Volkswagen Beetles

· Beetle hunting around Colorado Springs

· Buying a heavily modified ’68 Bug at 15

· Learning air-cooled VW mechanics from fellow enthusiasts

· The heartbreak of wrecking a beloved Beetle

· Rebuilding, backdating, and keeping a car for the long haul

· The ’57 Euro Oval and future VW dreams

· Why the VW community is truly family

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