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A new baby came home last night
sax - January 7th, 2005 at 05:31 AM

A bouncing baby 1300 weighing in at about 800 kg.

Made in 1967, and in really nice condition too.

Got her at the right price from a fellow forum bod.

pod - January 7th, 2005 at 06:11 AM

looks good Sax, cant wait for some more shots in daylight:)

sax - January 7th, 2005 at 06:33 AM

We can do that.

sax - January 7th, 2005 at 06:34 AM

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sax - January 7th, 2005 at 06:35 AM

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sax - January 7th, 2005 at 06:36 AM

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sax - January 7th, 2005 at 06:36 AM

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Suzii - January 7th, 2005 at 07:21 AM

What he nicely fails to mention is this is MY new baby.......

His is in pieces in the garage and the backyard being painted........

squizy - January 7th, 2005 at 07:29 AM

Oh this is sweeeeeeet. You bought this off the guy with the other red cab yah? I remember the for sale post. Great score.

Squiz....

Freddie Fender - January 7th, 2005 at 08:01 AM

A very nice original condition Beetle.

koolkarmakombi - January 7th, 2005 at 08:09 AM

lolol you tell him suzii

pyr0 - January 7th, 2005 at 08:10 AM

awesome stuff very clean looking :)

sax - January 7th, 2005 at 08:20 AM

Scary really how clean it is under the wheel wells and everywhere.

Not a bad deal, insurance money from the rear end prang almost paid for this car and we get the other one back to part out or maybe fix?

A really bad situation just before chrissie has now left us with a much nicer car and possible engine options if the all new 1600 we built is still OK. Might have to find a really good 1500 box though to fit with it.

Mind you it seems sad to replace the 1300 that is in it, goes quite well.
If it aint broke, etc.

65busser - January 7th, 2005 at 08:42 AM

What a darling of a car. Good story too. Congrats. Is that colour Beryl Green?

sikdub - January 7th, 2005 at 08:52 AM

Congrats, car looks amazing. :)
Steve

CB Hotdog - January 7th, 2005 at 09:10 AM

Hey Sax I love yr new beetle - if that's the same one that was on here for sale (and I think advertised on one of the car sale sites) - Iwas eyeing it off heaps a while back - kept going back for looks coz I really loved it.

But we'd just bought our own 1300 (1970) and I had the same dilema at first - whether to put a 1500 into it (mainly because we already have a spare 1500 engine) - but after driving her around we realise the 1300 is all she needs....

Have fun with your new baby - keep us posted......

CB Hotdog

sax - January 7th, 2005 at 09:18 AM

Thanks guys, I think the colour is Birch green.
The past owner was meticulous about keeping receipts for
work done and he kept the little paint plaque.

Dasdubber - January 7th, 2005 at 11:43 AM

That is really nice sax, beautiful clean stocker! Nice purchase.

Fossil - January 7th, 2005 at 12:18 PM

Nice one :bounce

VDUBXTC - January 7th, 2005 at 04:34 PM

Thats a nice buy man, very nice and original.

BenettonVW - January 7th, 2005 at 06:41 PM

Birch? Hmm.. I thought that was earlier.. I woulda guess Beryl too Brad. But hey, I always get em mixed up, as in which came first.. chicken or the somethin.. I forget now..

vdbleu2002 - January 7th, 2005 at 06:49 PM

I want it back!!!!!!!Well only if you change your mind. Look after her. Im glad its still in a VW family. :cry

sax - January 7th, 2005 at 06:55 PM

Now I just need to find me a kombi in similar shape.
Good luck huh.

57 Chook Shed - January 7th, 2005 at 09:41 PM

Now that`s more like it.

sax - January 7th, 2005 at 09:49 PM

Shit yeah !!

Where do I sign?

whatnow - January 7th, 2005 at 09:59 PM

nice car.... where were the cars like that when i was looking for one. nice pics too sax.

h.

akean1 - September 2nd, 2005 at 07:52 AM

neat bug! i like it:starhit:
hope it makes its way back to you safelynn[ Edited on 1-9-2005 by akean1 ]