HIDDEN GEM OF THE ’70s: Forbidden Beauty – The Sexy VW SP2 That Europe Wasn’t Allowed to Have

In 1970s Brazil, a bold vision became reality: the Volkswagen SP2—VW do Brasil’s answer to restrictive import laws under the military regime. Built on Beetle-derived technology and developed with creativity and local expertise, the SP2 became a design icon. Though lacking in power, its exotic styling, vibrant colors, and rarity earned it cult status. Test driver Christoph Bauer explores this South American sports car in the Zeithaus collection, revealing why the SP2, despite its flaws, remains one of the most beautiful air-cooled Volkswagens ever made.

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