South African '66
South African '66
Here are some pics of my 66. VW of South Africa imported semi-knocked down kits and assembled the Beetle at Uitenhage, on our south eastern coast. Production ceased in about 1980, I think. My car has been maintained by a retired former staff member at that plant, a German by the name of Werner Alker. Great guy, and wonderful mechanic. I plan to do some more work on her: no rust or dents, but some tlc required. Converted to 12v. Original colour bahamas blue, I think.
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R.I.P.
A daydreaming driver failed to heed a stop sign and drove directly into the side of my beetle, taking my 2 sons to within an inch of ending their lives.
The car is a wreck: front suspension finished, pan twisted, drivetrain locked, engine out of alignment - even the dash is twisted out of shape.
A daydreaming driver failed to heed a stop sign and drove directly into the side of my beetle, taking my 2 sons to within an inch of ending their lives.
The car is a wreck: front suspension finished, pan twisted, drivetrain locked, engine out of alignment - even the dash is twisted out of shape.
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- SeeBlauKafer
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Oh Grahame I am SO SORRY for your Beetle. I work with a fellow from South Africa and was just recently telling him about having read about your beautiful car.
Looks like the pan bolts sheared right off and the body peeled away. I normally wouldn't have thought it repairable, however after seeing what some of the folks on this forum are capable of, I believe you could bring it back given enough time and patience (and money of course).
I wish you the very best of luck ... glad to hear both you and your sons are safe.
-Seeblaukafer
Looks like the pan bolts sheared right off and the body peeled away. I normally wouldn't have thought it repairable, however after seeing what some of the folks on this forum are capable of, I believe you could bring it back given enough time and patience (and money of course).
I wish you the very best of luck ... glad to hear both you and your sons are safe.
-Seeblaukafer
'66 Type I