According to a report by YEN on Friday, May 22, 2026, an elderly Nigerian man has set social media on fire after showing off his 1964 Volkswagen Beetle — a car he bought brand new back in 1981 for just 2,000 naira.…....
Yes, you read that right. Only 2,000 naira.
The video, shared on TikTok by @vintagecarsof_lagos, has gone viral and people cannot stop talking about it. In the clip, the old man stands beside his classic car and proudly tells the story of how he bought it decades ago in Lagos.
What is shocking people the most is not just the price — it is that the car is still moving. The man says he drives the Volkswagen Beetle from Lagos to Ibadan and back, twice every week. That is a journey of about 193 kilometres each way.
Think about that. A car from 1964, bought in 1981, still making long trips in 2025. That is more than 40 years of service.
The man explained that the Beetle is built differently from modern cars. He said it does not use a water cooling system, and that is one of the reasons it has lasted so long. He even opened the engine compartment in the video to show people how it works.
Many people who watched the video were amazed. Some praised him for taking good care of the vehicle. Others said it is proof that old things can last longer than new things when you treat them well.
In Ghana and across Africa, many people struggle to afford a car. So seeing a man who paid just 2,000 naira for his — and still uses it today — touched a lot of hearts.
The Volkswagen Beetle is a classic car loved all over the world. But this Nigerian man has taken that love to a whole new level.
His story is a reminder that good maintenance can make anything last. Whether it is a car, a house, or even a relationship — if you take care of it, it will serve you well.
