Classes

A vehicle can not be entered into multiple classes. Bug-a-Palüza Staff reserves the right to re-classify a vehicle if it does not meet the criteria for the class in which it was registered. We also reserve the right to create or delete classes as necessary. Judges will attempt to notify owners if re-classification becomes necessary.

Because of space limitations, only Volkswagens are allowed to enter and be parked in the show grounds. No Audis, Porsches, BMWs, or any other makes/models of vehicles that aren’t listed below.

  1. Beetle Early - Stock 1949-1959
  2. Beetle Early - Custom 1949-1959
  3. Beetle Mid - Stock 1960-1967
  4. Beetle Mid - Custom 1960-1967
  5. Beetle Late - Stock 1968-on
  6. Beetle Late - Custom 1968-on
  7. Super Beetle - Stock
  8. Super Beetle - Custom
  9. Beetle & Super Beetle Convertibles - Stock
  10. Beetle & Super Beetle Convertibles - Custom
  11. Type II 1950-1967 Stock
  12. Type II 1950-1967 Custom
  13. Type II 1968-1979 Stock
  14. Type II 1968-1979 Custom
  15. Type III & Type IV - Stock and Custom
  16. Thing - Stock and Custom
  17. Karmann Ghia - Stock
  18. Karmann Ghia - Custom
  19. Rail Buggy
  20. Baja & Off-Road
  21. Dune Buggies
  22. Hood Rides
  23. Special Interest
  24. Kit Cars
  25. Radical Custom
  26. New Beetle
  27. Vanagon/Eurovan
  28. Classic Water-Cooled (1999 and back)
  29. Modern Water-Cooled (2000 and on)

“Best Of” Awards

  • Best of Show
  • Best Paint
  • Best Interior
  • Best Engine
  • Best Show Car Display
  • Best Sound System

Special Awards

  • Engine Sound Off
  • Stack Your Rack
  • Oldest VW in Attendance
  • Longest Distance Award
  • “It’s Your Coal Truck” (David Johnston Memorial Award)
  • RMHC’s Choice
  • Club Participation Award

Definitions and Notes

Stock – For the most part, the vehicle is basically as it left the factory (Restorations OK). No body modifications. Any replacement parts should have a stock appearance. Vehicle may have mild custom modifications as listed below.

  • Paint and Body – Does not have to be the original color, but must not distract from a stock appearance (Maximum 2 colors, no heavy metallics, flames, etc.). Must have original style trim and bumpers.
  • Wheels/Tires – Common styles of aftermarket wheels OK as long as tires remain near stock size. Very slight lowering allowed.
  • Interior – Must have stock style seat covers, door panels, dash. Aftermarket stereo system allowed (as long as it does not distract from an otherwise stock appearance).
  • Engine – Stock to very slightly modified. Dual carbs, common styles of aftermarket exhaust systems OK.

Custom – Anything that doesn’t fit in a stock class.

Radical Custom – Severe body modifications, i.e. chopped roof, cut body, custom fabrication work. Includes Volks Rods and trikes.

Hood Ride – Rusty, unrestored car, mostly original (some custom ok), parts missing. Can be partially hand built, custom, unique “beerifications”.

Type II – All Buses, Micro-Buses, Transporters, Trucks, Single Cabs, Double Cabs, etc. All Vanagons (air-cooled and water-cooled) will be judged in the Vanagon/Eurovan class.

Baja and Off-Road – Mostly Beetles, but any VW (except rail buggies) could fit if it has been modified to go off-road (raised suspensions, body lift kits, oversized tires, chopped fenders, etc.).

Dune Buggies – Must have fiberglass body.

Kit Cars – Vehicles built from kits on a stock or modified VW Chassis (except Rails and Dune Buggies)

Special Interest – Tractors, Air Compressors, Lawnmowers, etc. Anything “partially” VW. Only for entries that have no title and cannot be placed in any other class.

Engine Sound Off – Loudest engine determined by dB reading.

Stack Your Rack – Not necessarily height-based, judged on interestingness too. We reserve the right to tell you to unload an unsafe rack, in the interest of safety.

Oldest VW in Attendance – Oldest registered show car. Serial numbers will be compared if necessary.

Longest Distance Award – To the person or persons who traveled furthest (drove) to get to the show.

“It’s Your Coal Truck” (David Johnston Memorial Award) – Award given to lowest scoring vehicle.

RMHC’s Choice – Given to a vehicle chosen by a family at the Ronald McDonald House.

Club Participation Award – Sign-up sheets available at registration. One signature per club member, please.