Gallery: Tell Volkswagen to Build This Funky Beetle Dune Buggy

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    If you yell loud enough, VW will build it.
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    The slits in the two rear spoilers are designed to fit a set of skis.
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    The hood vents are silly, but those flared fenders look all business.
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    It's amazing what another inch of ground clearance will do for the Beetle's stance.
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    At home on the dunes or the slopes.
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    The standard five spoke wheels have been biggie-sized for the Dune.
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    They brought back the passenger grab handle -- for good reason.
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    The interior is almost exactly like the production Beetle, but if they build it, will they come?
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