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Jul 21, 2020 21:53:54 GMT
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A few months ago I was looking for a beetle and had one in mind that I'd seen advertised. The same day I saw a set of wide 5 Empi style rims in good condition for a bargain price on Facebook. Thinking they would be great for the bug project I rang the guy and went straight round to buy them. Seller was a nice guy and had a '65 which he'd bought them for but later changed his mind. We chatted about cars for a bit and I enquired about the '65 beetle he had tucked away in his garage but he wasn't interested in selling it. To cut a long story short, the bug project I had been interested in needed more work than I was able to do so I passed on it and the wheels I'd bought got shoved in the shed. Yesterday the hoover packed up and this morning on FB Marketplace an ad popped up for a cheap Dyson. Turned out to be the same bloke I'd bought the wheels from. While chatting he asked if I was still interested in his '65 Beetle as he was now thinking of selling it. An hour later this little beauty was mine!      PS - I also bought the Dyson  |
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Jul 21, 2020 22:37:56 GMT
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Nice Bug
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Jul 21, 2020 23:37:12 GMT
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Well done, a lovely looking original Bug.
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Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!
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It's a great way to buy a car. I set out one Saturday morning back in the UK, the shopping list was 5lb spuds, some Cumberland sausage and a paper. Came back with all of the above and a Subaru Legacy! |
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I was hoping he’d chucked the Dyson in for free!
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I was hoping he’d chucked the Dyson away. FTFY 🤣 Cool Beetle 👍🏻 |
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It's a great way to buy a car. I set out one Saturday morning back in the UK, the shopping list was 5lb spuds, some Cumberland sausage and a paper. Came back with all of the above and a Subaru Legacy! I had a friend who was on his way to fetch his wife at the airport. Sold his BMW 333i to a bloke at the traffic lights. Walked across the road to the bank that the new owner could transfer the funds straight into his bank account. Then caught the bus to the airport arriving about an hour late. Wifey not best impressed 🤣🤣🤣 |
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^and that is why we need a laughter icon as well as the like.
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Jul 22, 2020 12:41:32 GMT
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Awesome Good looking Beetle, looks to be in great condition. |
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Current:
1983 Volkswagen 1200 Mexico
2021 Kia Niro Hybrid
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Former:
1989 Volkswagen Jetta
1990 Volkswagen Golf Madison
1996 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Happy Hour
2006 Fiat Panda 100HP
2006 Toyota Avensis Wagon
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Jul 22, 2020 12:52:25 GMT
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Slow, uncomfortable, almost certain to be rotten, cold ... I've wanted a Cal' look one since I was a teenager, still do.
That's a lovely looking thing, you must be chuffed!
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Jul 22, 2020 14:41:37 GMT
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As much as I like to see a slammed beetle, it would be a shame to see anything done to that. So nice to see one as it was intended to be.
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Jul 22, 2020 15:01:06 GMT
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Superb. Personally I would have gone for a Henry Hoover myself but I would have probably ended up with a cleaner's van instead of a Beetle |
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shin2chin
Part of things
Making curse word cars slightly better
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Jul 22, 2020 16:08:51 GMT
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Slow, uncomfortable, almost certain to be rotten, cold Yes but also amazing |
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1977 PORSCHE 2.0na 924
1974 VW Beetle 1600
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Jul 22, 2020 17:27:27 GMT
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Which is more powerful though.......
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Jul 23, 2020 18:25:00 GMT
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As much as I like to see a slammed beetle, it would be a shame to see anything done to that. So nice to see one as it was intended to be. I know what you mean, a 60's Cal Looker or lairy painted back to '89 bug have always been styles I love but this one is just too ordinary and un-messed with to do that to at the moment.   This one does have a 1600 lurking under the engine hood and 12v electrics so you can have lights and wipers, not one or the other like my old 6v '66, but otherwise retains it's stock beetle charm. I have a set of Empi's which I might throw on, just to see how it looks. |
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Roach
Part of things
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Jul 24, 2020 15:21:22 GMT
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Slam it! I had a beetle last month or so that I swore I wouldn’t modify.... I lasted a week, modded it then sold it.   |
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andyborris
Posted a lot
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.
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Jul 24, 2020 17:42:19 GMT
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Which model Dyson?
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 33
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Jul 24, 2020 17:45:29 GMT
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That’s lovely!
PS: Dysons suck whale wang. Buy a Shark, they’re fricken AWESOME.
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Jul 24, 2020 17:50:21 GMT
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That’s lovely! PS: Dysons suck whale wang. Buy a Shark, they’re fricken AWESOME. Our Dyson is great, it's the only one that picks up pet hair properly. |
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Roach
Part of things
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Jul 24, 2020 18:06:39 GMT
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Numatic or nothing.
I’ve got a George, Henry, and a Henry Wash.
And a Dyson for the house..... I hate it compared to Numatic stuff. It’s weaker than my Nan.
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