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Where can I buy the book \"For love and a Beetle\"

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#589767
Its about a couple that travel around the world in their Beetle !!


Apparently it is no longer printed, but I would love to find a copy either new or secondhand.

Any leads would be great.

Cheers
Craig t


VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#589776
Was that the one about a Kiwi couple re-creating thier honeymoon journey from London to Auckland? If so, ordered and paid for that book at Valla years ago and never got it... :cry
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BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#589784
Just got the book

For Love and a Beetle.
A tale of two Journeys

By Ivan Hodge with Petronella Mc Govern

Published in Australia by NEW HOLLAND publishers 1999

hope that helps
Nathan
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BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#589792
sent you a u2u where to find a copy mate.:thumb
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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#589799
Club VW has a copy of it in their library. Its a top read. Probably the only book I have read in the last 10 years. I'm not much of a reader, usually I get bored after the first chapter and put it away. Read this one non stop to the end though.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#589821
Cheers BUGBOY for the link........... bought a copy!!


1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#589826
Hi

I have signed copy, I did his website years ago, it was www.gobeetle.com
I think its gone into its gone off into the eather now.

Steve

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#589845
Thats a pity
Even though it would be way out of date, it would still be an interesting view/read.
At least I have the book.
Rob...
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ringoschariot Officially Full-On Dubber

282 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#590224
My local library has a copy.

I read it, the first part is really good but gets a bit boring as it goes on. the strange thing is that their beetle was supplied with semaphores and indicators when new.

They bought it new in the UK and drove it home to New Zealand.