For anyone who wants to learn more about that mid-engine Beetle:
By J.A. Ackley
Mar 12, 2025
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Concours d'Lemons,
Amelia
Photo by Colin Wood
The Concours d’Lemons never ceases to surprise folks with some of the wackiest rides that somehow make it onto the showfield. And the 2025 Florida Concours d’Lemons certainly lived up to that reputation.
Heck, the Worst of Show wasn’t even a car–sort of. It was a tractor. Not one of those fancy tractors, such as a Lamborghini or a Porsche or even a John Deere. No, it was a 1960 Volkswagen Orchard tractor presented by Jeff Stoyer. But it’s not any ordinary tractor. Of course not.
“This came from Okeechobee, Arcadia, Florida, where all the orange groves were in the ’60s and ’70s,” Jeff explained after accepting the Worst of Show honors. “The farmer that owned the orange groves, with the rows of trees, didn’t want to spend money on a new tractor. So, he cut up two Volkswagen buses … used both transaxles and welded some frame stuff.”
Who were the rest of the winners?
Rust Belt American Junk–Other: Gary Storrs, 1955 Nash Metro
Photo by David S. Wallens
Rust Belt American Junk–GM: Steve Wiggins, 1954 Chevy 210
Photo by David S. Wallens
Rust Belt American Junk–Mopar: Debbie Carlile, 1992 Dodge Caravan
Photo by Colin Wood
Rust Belt American Junk–Ford: Zach Knight, 1978 Mercury Bobcat Wagon
Photo by David S. Wallens
Swedish Meatballs: Logan Wise, 1992 Volvo 240
Photo by Colin Wood
Soul Sucking Japanese Appliance: Shawn Taylor, 1996 Toyota Corolla
Photo by Colin Wood
Royal Order of MOT Failure: William Kenedy, 1991 Reliant Robin
Photo by Colin Wood
Wonders of the Korean Peninsula: Shilo Shive, 2018 Genesis G80 Sport
Photo by David S. Wallens
DerSelfSatisfiedKrautenWagen: Pete Haney, 1965 VW Bus
Photo by David S. Wallens
Driving on a Prayer: Tony Hair, 1990 Mazda Miata twin engine
Photo by David S. Wallens
Participation Award: Tom Dittus, 1979 Ford Family Truckster
Photo by David S. Wallens
Slightly better than a Go Kart: 1963 VW Bug Mid Engine 914 motor
Photo by David S. Wallens
For anyone who wants to learn more about that mid-engine Beetle:
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