‘Maggie’ - 1966 Full Custom Champagne Edition Botanical Beetle
‘Maggie’ will be a one-of-a-kind, custom built, ‘champagne edition,’ 1966 VW Beetle - part of a set of 12 exclusive Botanical Beetles. The vehicle will undergo a complete body-off, bare metal restoration, and be rebuilt as a stunning example of where automotive meets art.
Maggie’s transformation will be carried out by the extremely capable team at MetalMorphosis Customs in Danville, Alabama. With a passion for air-cooled rides that spans five decades, Rodney, Cate, and the team at MMC build, restore and maintain custom air-cooled classics and hot rods. The build is scheduled to be completed by the end of November, 2026, and will be won by one lucky donor, on December 20th, 2026. Maggie will be ready for delivery to the lucky new owner, after making rounds of the show circuit, in May 2027.
1966 Full custom, one of a kind, ‘champagne edition’ VW Beetle.
All trim and bumpers custom dipped with a shiny rose gold finish.
Brand new, zero mile, 1776cc engine with dual carbs.
New ‘Freeway Flyer” transmission.
Classic deep dish smoothies - 15x5” in the front, 15x7” in the rear..
Lowered slightly, plus four wheel disc brake upgrade. Detailed and colour-matched chassis.
Full custom leather interior, with floral headliner, and extensive embroidery throughout.
Full custom two-tone, tri-stage paint job. Custom champagne base, off-white sides, followed by a stunning pink pearl, all over.
Full new wiring harness, and LED lights all around.
Brand new ice-cold air-conditioning!
Custom steering wheel, pedal assembly, shifter and dash knobs.
Retrosound stereo with bluetooth connectivity, USB charger, and all the attention to detail that you’ve come to expect from a MetalMorphosis build.
Current website images are artist’s renderings of what the car will look like. These should be used as a guide only - the car may vary slightly when completed.
Follow MetalMorphosis Customs on their Facebook page to follow the build, and for further updates.
Donations made via this website benefit the MetalMorphosis Charitable Foundation, whose mission is to minimise the effects of human trafficking by funding education, housing, health and safety for severely underprivileged children. While no return on your donation is guaranteed, we do giveaway a vehicle to a randomly drawn donor each year.
This is not a lottery, but our way of thanking our generous donors.
How’s this work?
The estimated retail value of the car on completion will be $75,000USD
(Valuing classic/custom cars is subjective. This is part of a series of 12, several of which have already been sold. If we were to build this car for a client, the cost with labor would be in excess of $115,000USD)
Make a donation of $50USD to be included in the annual draw. Donations are non-refundable. THERE IS NO UPPER LIMIT ON DONATIONS for this promotion. The minimum number of donations required for the draw to go ahead is 800.
You may make multiple donations, at any time throughout the duration of the promotion.
To be eligible to win ‘Maggie’ the 1966 Champagne Edition Botanical Beetle, you must be 18 years or older. Only one name may be associated with each donation.
THE WINNER OF THE PRIZE IS THE PERSON NAMED ON THE DONATION, REGARDLESS OF WHO MADE THE DONATION. Please check that your details are correct.
The beneficiary of your donation is MetalMorphosis Charitable Foundation.
The car is located in Alabama, USA. The winner of the vehicle is responsible for all costs associated with the transport/delivery of the vehicle to their place of residence.
The winner of the car is responsible for the registration, insurance and other ancillary costs, including any government taxes associated with taking possession of the vehicle.
The car will be taken to several shows, and while every effort will be made to keep the car in showroom condition, we cannot guarantee against minor scuffs or scratches. The prize will be awarded in its then present ‘as is’ condition.
The winner of the vehicle will be selected randomly by computer software. The draw will take place at MetalMorphosis Customs, on December 20th, 2026. The vehicle will be handed over to the new owner in May of 2027.
The winner of the vehicle will be notified by email and/or telephone, and announced on the MetalMorphosis Customs Facebook page.
In the event that the winner is located outside of the USA, MetalMorphosis Customs will assist with either the transportation of the vehicle at the winner’s expense, or the sale of the vehicle. A 4% brokerage fee will apply, and the winner will be responsible for all costs associated with the sale, including transaction and advertising fees.
Who Are You Helping?
Donations via this website go to MetalMorphosis Charitable Foundation (formerly Foundation18 in Australia), a suite of humanitarian projects founded and funded by Australian-born artist, author, and humanitarian, Cate Culp. It’s primary purpose is minimising the effects of human trafficking.
Cate established an orphanage in the small village of Ringdikit, on the island of Bali in Indonesia, 2010 and has since dedicated much of her life, time and income to ensuring the welfare of children in the region. The Foundation runs a small group home for verified orphans, and outreach programs to assist severely disadvantaged children in the wider community.
Their Education Outreach program currently funds the education of 211 children, including providing food, clothing, health insurance, immunisations and emergency medical assistance. An Open Kitchen program, provides approximately 10,000 free meals each month to children who would otherwise go without. And their Elder Care program provides housing, food and medical assistance to elderly citizens without a living relative to help with their cost of living. The Foundation also arranges and finances their cremation at the time of their passing.
Most recently MetalMorphosis Charitable Foundation has expanded their operations to Malaysia where they are assisting to fund the rehabilitation of children and young adults who have been rescued from the child sex trade. This includes the provision of education, food, medical expenses, clothing and counselling.
Our orphanage is registered as a non-profit entity with the Indonesian Government, in the name Yayasan Dharma Sadana, and is independently managed in Indonesia by Alit Samara, and independently funded by Cate and her family, and by generous donors all over the world.
