TWISTED TBug Manual – Heritage Green
















































TWISTED TBug Manual – Heritage Green
MODEL
TBug
ENGINE
1776cc Petrol
AGE
1961
MILEAGE
LOCATION
Yorkshire
Status/category
New Special Project
FUEL
Petrol
Born from the rebellious spirit of ’80s and ’90s Baja Beetles, the TBug represents Twisted’s contemporary vision of a legendary machine. Drawing from those sun-soaked surf wagons that defined a decade, the TBug delivers pure, unfiltered driving connection – designed to restore the bond between driver and machine while putting genuine enjoyment back at the heart of every journey.
The donor vehicle for this Heritage Green Tbug is an ex-California 1961 Beetle, left hand drive, brilliant condition, and now ready to be adored. Stripped back to bare metal and rebuilt from the ground up, every panel tells the story of meticulous restoration. The signature Baja bodywork conversion works in perfect harmony with uprated long-travel suspension, Baja Gloss Black wheels, and chunky BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres. The result? Effortlessly cool retro attitude.
The exposed engine through the cutaway tailgate isn’t just for show – it’s a statement. LED headlights cut through darkness while subtle Twisted stripes hint at heritage without shouting about it. Classic meets contemporary, exactly as it should be.
Step inside and the story continues. Ultra Marine leather wraps every surface, including lovingly restored Final Edition seats that have earned their place here. Our Twisted Classic wooden steering wheel feels right in your hands, while the custom gear shifter and door furniture complete the picture. Even the DAB and Bluetooth head unit fit in seamlessly – modern convenience disguised in period-correct styling.
The final product is one that doesn’t make sense to use every day but every time you hang the keys up you’ll want to reach for them again tomorrow.
Core
Ex-California owned 1961 Beetle
Left hand drive
Interior retrim in Saddle Brown
Performance
Engine upgraded to 1776cc with 40 Weber carbs
Bilstein long travel ‘Baja’ shock absorbers
Independent rear suspension with long travel CV joints
Front disc brake upgrade and dual circuit conversion
Rear enlarged drums with Porsche cylinders
Upgraded 12v electrical system
Interior
Fully carpeted interior
Twisted trimmed period style bucket seats
Twisted trimmed rear bench seat
Twisted trimmed door cards
Twisted Classic wood steering wheel
Custom door furniture and gear lever
Upgraded radio and speaker system
Twisted internal build plaque
Exterior
Complete body strip, blast and restoration
Wide front and rear arch conversion
Cutaway tailgate with exposed engine
Panel-by-panel paint in custom colour
All new body seals
Underbody sealing and spray protection
Empi Baja wheels with B F Goodrich tyres
Side impact bars
LED headlights and tail lights
Twisted ‘Baja’ stripes
Twisted external badging