Speaking from experience, I own a 69 Beetle. Love it. My Uncle owns a 69 'Vair. Quirky but equally cool. But there is always that nagging feeling for stuffing a V8 in it. I think if I were shopping for either one again I'd personally go for the Corvair. You never see them around hardly anymore, and likely would never get bored with it. Monza Spyder would be the Holy Grail. 180HP Turbo.