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Derek

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OK, so It's not a 126!
« on: March 29, 2010, 03:56:39 PM »
Just bought the attached, a Beetle was my alternative option to a 126. Still has rear engine, air cooled & RWD though!

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Re: OK, so It's not a 126!
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2010, 04:20:24 PM »
Looks good! And doesn't appear to have much rust.

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Re: OK, so It's not a 126!
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2010, 04:55:14 PM »
Yes it seems to be a good solid one & has been restored & welded as have most. Although It's a good one It's not a show car but then these can be like a 126 in demanding a premium when you get a top notch one, a top 1970's tax exempt Beetle seems to command up to 5.5K, though mine seemed to be a fairly reasonable price.  It's a standard basic 1200 with pretty much zero creature comforts. Surprisingly it drives well & is quite happy to sit at 70 on the motorway. I've now got to find a VW Forum that's as good & as friendly as this one!

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Re: OK, so It's not a 126!
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2010, 06:47:23 PM »
Looks like a nice car, i use http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/  for a vw forum.
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Re: OK, so It's not a 126!
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2010, 08:19:19 PM »
I've always wanted one and will definitely have one. Looks good  ;D
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Re: OK, so It's not a 126!
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2010, 10:02:07 PM »
Hello! Your Beetle looks great. I owned one many many years ago. They are lovely cars. The other good thing about it is the huge supply of after market parts that will improve the look and handling of the car. I had twin webber 40s, had it port and polished, an oil cooler, ATS alloys, MOMO steering wheel and a set of VDO gauges installed on my Beetle. It flew on the motorway. It was quite a memorable car. It was my father's car for some years and I sort of inherited it. He borrowed it one morning and was in a bit of a shock. He was furious when he found out I had the engine modified! After owning for some years, I sold it to my cousin who basically wrote it off. You never know, I might get one but I also like my baby Fiat to bits!