I purcased my 66 from a college professor. It was stock 6v, 1300. Had sufferred an eng fire and had a rebuild. Ran like a top. 66 tx lic plates. I got a 68 van and a 71 squareback a few years later. I needed $ so I had to pick one from the stable to liquidate. I liked them all. The van was practical. The t-3 the most unusual so I sold the beetle which was the best running. Fast forward 6 years. I received a letter from a neighboring county stating that a car registered in my name was seized trafficing drugs north from our border area. At first I was worried that I would be held suspect in some way. I called the courthouse ready to defend myself, but it turned out that it had been impounded in a junk yard for a year and a half, and if i wanted it i should contact the junkyard owner.
He stated that he charged 15 bucks a day but he would let me have it for 500.Ity was way back in the weeds in fact cactus had grown up through the back bumper and it had to be hacked out. I towed it home and got to work. the fuel system had to be cleaned out but i got it started! the people that had it never changed the title. it was converted to 12 volt, but unfortunatly the engine had been changed to a 1600. Its also alot rustier. I hope to find a 1300 to put back in but Ill stick with the 12v system. Its currently awaiting restoration, but since this car came back to me I think Ill keep it this time (its also the year of my wifes birth)
g. perkins
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