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Originally Posted by Seahawk

At the time in the 70's, we had three VW Bugs, one for each kid. All dark blue or whatever color it was. It looked like Eagles Nest at the ranch.

I learned how to work on really special POS (my Dad, extraordinarily educated, smartest guy I have ever met, loved British and European cars) helping my Dad on his Jags, Lotus, Double Bubble Coup, etc.

The VW's, and I bet we all owned this book, were a joy to work on. I rebuild a clapped out 68 Van with this book, parked next to my Bug, in the dirt, in my spare time.

I kind of wish I'd had a bug when I was a kid, although I really loved my first car ('65 chevy impala 2dr 350, 4 on the floor).

I'd like to have a bug now, but it's too darn hot in Houston and I'm too old and like my comfort for something like that.

My parents had a '73 VW convertible that they bought in DC and then shipped to Spain and then back to the US. It was adorable and fun to drive and much more comfy in Spain due to the low humidity (despite being hot).