Volkswagen Beetle LIRO BIRO Looks So Wrong

We’ve seen our fair share of car builds that make our stomach turn, but this Volkswagen Beetle LIRO BIRO is on a whole other level. The thing at first glance looks only slightly modified, but the longer you examine the photos, the more of an uncanny valley feeling creeps over your soul, making you question the very point of existence.

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The dimensions of the VW Bug are all out of whack, like someone drew the car from memory. We’re not sure how it was built since the guy who’s selling it doesn’t say, and we’re not familiar with the LIRO BIRO term (forgive us if you are), but we honestly can’t tell if any of the body panels are the same dimensions and shape as an original Beetle.

The doors, roofline, overall length, even the hood have a fun house mirror vibe to them, like they’ve been stretched out, chopped, and otherwise altered for a funky appearance.

Then there’s the front grille. It’s an ironic thing to put on a rear-engine vehicle, especially since it’s air-cooled and so there’s no radiator under the frunk that needs airflow before returning coolant to the engine’s water jacket.

According to the seller, this is a 1970 VW Beetle, obviously modified, with a 1600cc four-cylinder engine and manual transmission. The interior only has room for two seats instead of the factory backseat that’s really only for storing bags, confirming the overall length of the Bug is much shorter.

With a nice purple paint job, allegedly 5,350 miles on it, and an asking price of $5,500 OBO we just have to wonder if you’d be willing to be seen behind the wheel? Would this be a fun, different ride you could use to make others smile? Or would it be an embarrassment on wheels?

See this car’s listing for yourself here.

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