insanity rains [sic]: checking out a bug tomorrow

[nostatic]

Found what appears to be a fairly clean and original '67 bug. Gonna go take a look. The last thing I need is another car, but what are you gonna do? The same color as my first one too...

[Seahawk]

Clearly beyond the bounds of rational discourse...you are absolved of all guilt. Go forth and VW

[cowtown]

Originally posted by nostatic
Found what appears to be a fairly clean and original '67 bug. Gonna go take a look.

Well, go look at it if you feel you must. But when you sit down in it...whatever you do...don't push the button.

[sammyg2]

Do you like drag racing?
IMO that is the only thing a bug does well, and not in stock form.
BTW I had a 65 bug many moons ago, sold it buy a 914.
Never concidered going back for even a split second ( to the VW, I did consider going back to a 914 for a split second but not much longer than that).

[nostatic]

guy called last night...someone came over and snapped it up. I figured as much as it seemed to be a very original car complete with a bunch of original paperwork, etc. Oh well, I don't have the space, and I'd rather spend the money on the race car. But festive to think about for a bit...

[84porsche]

This is not insanity but something completely cool. I have a classic bug on my wish list. Hugh R told me a little about the Nascar Herbie that was built up for the movie, I believe he said the car was putting out 200HP.

[Drago]

I'd love an early bug for a daily driver ala' Jeff Higgins.

[Type911]

Static,

How about a 67 Herbie replica ?


http://www.oldbug.com/67oros.htm

[wludavid]

How about a New Beetle Herbie?

[widebody911]

I picked up another bug project yesterday. Doesn't run, but it has minimal rust:

[Moneyguy1]

I h ad a friend many moons ago that owned a Porsche Super 90. It was wrecked when a woman tore through an intersection, my friend avoided her and wound up upside down in a ditch (not badly hurt, but the car was toast).

He installed the engine in a 1968 bug, upgraded the brakes. That car was a hoot to drive. Not really fast by today's standards, but pulled really strong.

[djmcmath]

Nothin' wrong with a good beetle. Be careful not to fall down the slippery slope of "With just a little work, it could handle like an early 911." It's true, but expensive.

Dan

[Hugh R]

How about a real Herbie?

[Tobra]

Originally posted by sammyg2
Do you like drag racing?
IMO that is the only thing a bug does well, and not in stock form.
BTW I had a 65 bug many moons ago, sold it buy a 914.
Never concidered going back for even a split second ( to the VW, I did consider going back to a 914 for a split second but not much longer than that).

you obviously never drove a Super Beetle, mine was sweet handling car, even with the skinny bicycle tires. Dimensions were almost the same as a 914, weight, track, wheelbase. Drove and even sorta smelled like a 914 or 911, only with woefully inadequate power.

I always liked bugs, could 10 million people be that wrong?

[cbeers]

'67 is a good year. My first car in fact. Last of the 'early' look, first year of 12 volt, smooth deck lid. Some one year only parts, often for more $$$, but a great, EASY car to have


-Chris

[ChemMan]

The guy down the road had his bug out by the road with a for sale sign in it a couple of weeks back. I stopped and looked, no price, year etc-just FOR SALE. The rear lights looked like the ones on the 356's but at a different angle. Anyone know what years VW did this? The guy put the car back in the garage the next day. I have not seen him out in his yard when I drive by, or I would stop and talk to him.
Mike

[1973911s]

I would love to pick up a pre 60's bug.

[Type911]

If I get another Beetle, it will be an Oval Sunroof 55-57, or a
79 'vert. Great cars

Hugh R~ Is that Herbie for sale, or just a pic ?
Love the wide steelies on that car !


Anyone notice the fan on the 67 Herbie replica?

[asphaltgambler]

More stickers......................yeah...that's the ticket......