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55Kab
13 years ago
guess it was done when Bug's weren't as desirable as they are now. I kinda like it :?



69project
13 years ago

guess it was done when Bug's weren't as desirable as they are now. I kinda like it :?



55Kab wrote:



me too....:wink:
Car less.....
lifeintheslowlane
13 years ago

guess it was done when Bug's weren't as desirable as they are now. I kinda like it :?

55Kab wrote:



I kinda don't like it. It's certainly reduced the resale market.:?
John.
GKL 7
13 years ago
I'm indifferent:roll:
Looks an easy fix 'tho,surely just a bonnet replace.
Rattletrap
13 years ago

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Late-50s-Small-Window-Beetle-Resto-Rat-looking-/300501307397?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item45f7461005

why would you do this....?????

69project wrote:


Its pretentious crap! I've see the Rolls-Royce version too.

A Beetle's better than a Mercedes anyday – they're snob cars 😶

At least you do have to be well-healed to own a Roller :wink:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
64rotbox
13 years ago



A Beetle's better than a Mercedes anyday – they're snob cars 😶

wrote:



Speaking as a Mercedes owner, I'd rather be a snob than an inverted snob.
You can call me Al.
Rattletrap
13 years ago

Speaking as a Mercedes owner, I'd rather be a snob than an inverted snob.

64rotbox wrote:


Why else would you put a Mercedes grill on the humble Beetle:?

I'm neither a snob or inverted snob, thank you 😳
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
54 Gertie
13 years ago

Why else would you put a Mercedes grill on the humble Beetle:?


Rattletrap wrote:



It was clearly never going to fall anyone, must've been done for a laugh.

I'd roll it. :d :lol:
William
GKL 7
13 years ago

It was clearly never going to fall anyone, must've been done for a laugh.

I'd roll it. :d :lol:

54 Gertie wrote:




I'm thinking of doing one with a Volvo radiator.
Watch out Will:twisted: :wink: :beer:
Rattletrap
13 years ago


I'd roll it. :d :lol:

54 Gertie wrote:



Clearly 'Rolled':d

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
64rotbox
13 years ago

Why else would you put a Mercedes grill on the humble Beetle:?

wrote:



For a laugh, perhaps? Ironically? To wind people up? I very much doubt there's a "serious" reason behind it.

I'm neither a snob or inverted snob, thank you 😳



Perhaps you'd like to stop making wild generalisations about others and their choice of vehicle, then. "Thank you."
You can call me Al.
Rattletrap
13 years ago

For a laugh, perhaps? Ironically? To wind people up? I very much doubt there's a "serious" reason behind it.

Perhaps you'd like to stop making wild generalisations about others and their choice of vehicle, then. "Thank you."

64rotbox wrote:


To your credit at least you like Beetles :lol:

Mind you, if your Mercedes is a 1950's 180D…
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
mrmagyar
13 years ago
You don't need to be well heeled to own a Rolls-Royce, there are plenty of good ones around for less than £12,000. Around £400 a year for a service and you're away.
1949 Belgian Standard
1955 UK RHD De Luxe
Rattletrap
13 years ago

You don't need to be well heeled to own a Rolls-Royce, there are plenty of good ones around for less than £12,000. Around £400 a year for a service and you're away.

mrmagyar wrote:


I think that you're right 😮

More like you need to be well-healed to own a split window, Heb or early cabrio Beetle :shock:

You can easily get a late '70s Shadow for less than the early VWs :?
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
54 Gertie
13 years ago

I'm thinking of doing one with a Volvo radiator.
Watch out Will:twisted: :wink: :beer:

'50 Karmann wrote:



:lol:

You can then go speeding through 30 limits around blind bends, wont that be fun? :roll: :lol:

Still, it lives on...

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William
Rich Oakley
13 years ago

guess it was done when Bug's weren't as desirable as they are now. I kinda like it :?



55Kab wrote:



I have to agree Martin, that actually looks alright! This type of modification was not that uncommon, especially in Germany in the late 60s/70s. The vendor is also a good, honest chap.

PS: I love Mercs (new ones).
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
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