It is a photo of an original totally unmodified 1967 VW Beetle 1300 Deluxe
driving across the Jardine River on its way back from Cape York. The
picture was taken in the mid-1980s during August. The river is infested
with crocodiles. So, if you stall you can't safely get out and push!
Nowdays there is a ferry service.
Regards,
Simon Glen.
sikdub ·
lol, thats awesome. a type 3 couldn't do that could it? air intakes are too low right?
Steven
SKEWtYpe3 ·
the carbi is up high but it would be pushing its limits cos it would want to be floating if the water were a foot deeper i reckon, but its safe.
Thats crazy and i love it !
Simon has some good stuff ! Say hi for me tazz, he knows me.
Starbug ·
You mean that a bit of water isnt going to kill the bug? this is fantastic news! no more need i worry about finding alternative transport to bush parties when it has been raining!
Woohoo!!:thumb:thumb:thumb
1972super ·
I wonder if his electrics at the back were still working?
SKEWtYpe3 ·
it wouldnt have deck lid louvers so the engine should be relatively dry?
am i right?
as the forward movement would mean the water would be pulled out of the engine bay, like a hole in the back of a boat to let cabin water out.
Does this make sense ? hope u understand it 🙂:bounce