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I had one in the late '70s. It was my stepmother's car, handed down to me. Mint condition, dark green. I remember very little about it, it made no lasting impression. Type 4 engine obviously, built like a tank but pretty dull driver.

I liked my type 3 a lot better. Those were beautiful cars. Type 4s were ugly ducklings.

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Old 03-08-2012, 09:27 AM
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I must be the only one here who HATED those d@mn things back in the day.
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Old 03-08-2012, 10:26 AM
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I'de get a 924 instead, also a 3 door car, but goes a lot faster, looks a lot better and has a huge boot as well.
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Old 03-08-2012, 10:51 AM
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Here's a nice one for sale, although a bit pricey..
DANIEL SCHMITT & CO CLASSIC CAR GALLERY PRESENTS: 1973 VOLKSWAGEN 412 STATION WAGON for Sale in St. Louis, Missouri
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Old 03-08-2012, 11:16 AM
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Last time i rode in one i was 8 yrs old. It was bright yellow and belonged to the school librarian.
Nice car! Never see them on the road these days.
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Old 03-08-2012, 01:24 PM
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That would be the plan. Sell my E320 wagon and put the $ into this.


Shouldn't the thread title be "SOMEBODY TALK ME OUT OF THIS; I MUST BE GOING CRAZY"?

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Cool car!!!
Old 03-09-2012, 06:23 AM
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Old 03-09-2012, 12:46 PM
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Old 03-09-2012, 02:48 PM
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VW Wagons

Or, you can make something that is more fun to drive and more of an eye catcher!

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Old 03-11-2012, 11:06 AM
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I disliked like them back in the day, but they are pretty...nahh....way cool now. That one looks pretty nice. The yellow one in the 'for sale' link is gorgeous.

But then I'm also a VW bug guy. . . .aircooled, of course. The only REAL bugs....
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:15 AM
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back from traveling. Going to look at the car on Saturday. Problem now is I'm back in love with the 94 Merc wagon. took it too NY and back, pulled the passenger seat and filled the entire car with our trade show booth and it performed like a new car. this little 412 is no substitute and would then have to be "fun project" car and don't really need that right now, but if I can get it cheaply enough...
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One of my ex wives had one. Great car, never a problem. Can't remember anything good about her, however.
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Old 03-15-2012, 08:13 AM
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Or, you can make something that is more fun to drive and more of an eye catcher!

WTF is that a bug/mini/prowler
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Old 03-15-2012, 03:29 PM
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Byron asked me what happened with the car today. Just too much on my plate to take on this project. If anyone wants it for around $500, I can talk with the owner or just forward you his info.
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Old 03-25-2012, 05:19 PM
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Byron asked me what happened with the car today. Just too much on my plate to take on this project. If anyone wants it for around $500, I can talk with the owner or just forward you his info.
My buddy Big Lou might be interested..
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Old 03-25-2012, 05:25 PM
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Will he fit?
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I remember my dad getting one for my brother. Seems like it always leaked fuel and they never could fix it.
Old 03-25-2012, 09:52 PM
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What is it?

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WTF is that a bug/mini/prowler
That is basic VW dna with a ton of creativity and 2 tons of work added!!
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:05 AM
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I think I still have one. Never would run right until I put a carb on it. Then it ran great. Its in a field somewhere. Cut the top off and used it for a truck. Junk

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