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This is a sad sight

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/60271/this-is-a-sad-sight

Menangler ·

We it is for me anyhow, I sold this car 9 years ago after building it and owning it for 14 years. I havent seen it since, until it turns up on Ebay, looking very sad.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1957-Volkswagen-Beetle_W0QQitemZ300077550430QQihZ020QQcategoryZ72456QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

1st photo is now,
2nd photo is the DOTVW in Melbourne 1985
3rd photo is at the Nationals Drags in about 1989




[ Edited on 7-2-2007 by Menangler ]

VWCOOL ·

Buy her back and give her the attention she needs!

Oh yeah I remember that car now. At the 88 nats, I think. I certinaly remember the rego plate

[ Edited on 8-2-2007 by VWCOOL ]

rose ·

That's sad, :cry

should have sold it to someone like me and it would still look like the 2nd & 3rd pic. Some people have no respect. Cheap oval tho might see if the hubby wants another vw.

pete wood ·

could be worse I guess, at least it's in one piece. :o

rose ·

Does anyone on here own it?

[ Edited on 8-2-2007 by rose ]

amazeer ·

The first turbo car I ever went in.

The front shot looks OK if it was hit with a buffer, but the rear and the description means its a sad sad girl.

koolkarmakombi ·

Gentlemen we have the technology......

Doug Sweetman ·

I'd buy it if I was in the market. Would an easy freshen up..... little rust work, a little cut and polish, a top end rebuild..... sweet as.

I can understand how it would be painful for Dave to see though......

VWCOOL ·

yes a sad feeling seeing a car you once owned - or built - end up as a POS due to lack of attention. Happened to my brother: a stout 1961 model featured in magazines turned into a POS that couldn't be give away in just a few years...

type_one ·

That’s the VW that got me hooked on VW's. My parents hate you. LOL

megalania ·

and it sold for less than 2k. good price for the buyer, kick in the balls for you. it is a shame.

rose ·

It just went for $1976.21 I was out bid in the last few seconds just not quick enough o well you get that hey.

adfit11 ·

I saw it on Ebay. Thought it might be a good one for the boy.

Actually, I am always seeing cars that I think I might buy the boy. But my wife keeps reminding me that the boy is only seven!

Hertz ·

adfit11 wrote:I saw it on Ebay. Thought it might be a good one for the boy.

Actually, I am always seeing cars that I think I might buy the boy. But my wife keeps reminding me that the boy is only seven!
Ive got one the boy will love.
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60261

jhp1 ·

So did it sell or not reach its reserve bargain at that price!

Bizarre ·

Winning bidder: uruguy_1( 0 )

whatnow ·

someone scored on that one...

dave, i loved that car back in the day... i hope the new buyer takes it back to as it was when you had it.

56astro ·

Like what VWCOOL said,

that's one of the main reasons that my Oval will always remain in the family.

Such a shame 🙁

amazeer ·

err I just told my wife about it... and she reminded me that it was also the bridal car at my wedding 😊

Obviously one of those things I have tried to block out 👍

VWCOOL ·

let's hope the new owner a) fixes it and b) gets on here!