Read your policy. I heard they like to restrict the use to the car being in sight by you at all times. So if you go out to eat and can't see the car you are not covered. :eek:

I'll have to do that... However the rep said I'd be fine taking it out to dinner

they are full of water.... :)

nice ride, sid. i like the color. i have some interesting memories of riding in my friend's bug... and hanging out the window to keep the windshield clear of snow... :)

You can come ride in mine, but there won't be snow to clear!

Nice ride Sid!

Thanks Rob! Let me know if you ever make it down to Phx, or if you want to come escape the cold!

I'm going to be in the GWN this summer, but Calgary, not BC.

Will do, Calgarys not far.....

A lot of money, but interesting....thoughts?

1965 VW bug Porshe Engine Sharp

Interesting for sure.... Don't much care for the seats or the dash treatment.. And unless they did some suspension and brake work, a bug doesn't need more power. ;)

I like the tag top though. That would be cool to have. :)

Nice looking '69! I took my drivers license test in my mom's '74 Super beetle back in 1975, then numerous 914s, bugs, busses, type 3s and even a type 4!

ACVWs are a whole 'nother huge sub-genre of gearhead culture. I prefer them fairly stock since there is virtually no way to make them handle and stop without getting into Porsche money. Also, building a great type 1 motor gets into 911 engine $$ almost immediately. THere is absolutely NOTHING that you retain from original when you build one; not the case/rods/crank/P&Cs/heads/etc....nothing.

I had 2 '66 bugs in the early '90s that both got stolen on the street. I got the crap one back but the mint, olive colored stock one is gone forever. :(

I smell BS on the Porsche engine, looks like a type 1 block to me. The top isn't correct for the year and might be a aftermarket fiberglass job. That roll bar makes the back seat useless.

Bugs are like Porsche's, original stock commands the higher prices, engines are a crap shoot not adding much value to the car. Many lie about their engine like a claimed 200hp really being at best 70hp.

I had a '58 and a '61 VW bug back in the 1960's. I could not imagine the old bugs with a big engine. You could only use the power in a straight line. On a bend too fast scary stuff. I miss the singing of the old stock engine and the straight pipes. Under powered but still fun.:)

A VW motor for certain. Agree on the originality/value thing.

Good luck with your '69. I had one years ago...great little car!

It's got NM plates... is that where you found it?

No it was in AZ, the owner was a recent transplant.


I do spend some time in NM though. Going to there this week in fact.

Considering sending this beast down the road. Any thoughts on what I should ask for it?

Very nice. $4k? That's a great price.

Vw guys are saying anywhere from 5-8k for it.... Guess I get it as shiny as I can and see what I can get for it!

So Sid, that affordable 996 thread got to you.
Or have you helped in placing some big $s car guys into new digs?

Happy Holidays to you and family

Cheers Richard

Not looking to replace it with anything at the moment Richard. Just thinking about what is sensible, and its better to have less toys and less monthly expenditures and use that money to pay off some debt. More toys will come in the future!