hey there,

i am new to this forum thing, so i think i might just brag about my new dub to people who might listen.
I'm only 16 so it is my first car, i inherited the vw disease or"bug" from my father who has owned about 12 or so in his life.

i bought her (1965 beetle) in jan '08 in fair condition for $3000, i then spent $1800 getting it mechanically sound and roadworthy (king pins, bearings, all that jazz) i am an absolute nazi when it comes to keeping classic cars 100% original (bar the 12 volt conversion) The colour is panama biege with dark maroon interior. i have penty of pictures on another computer so they will be up shortly.

i also hope to start posts for my fathers '61 beetle and his '73 kombi westfalia camper.

Very nice....i like the panama colour....now all you have to do it white wall it and dump it

Nice mate, you must be happy with that

also, did i mention i have have original logbooks and full service history dating back to when it was sod new on the 22nd feb 1966?

That is one very clean looking beetle,And do asTurkeyss said cheers shane.

Very very nice original beetle, Im with you on the originality front. Here's a link to mine, also a 65 but german built so similar to the aussie 68

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=65630 

nice beetle for a 1st car..
with any luck you'll still have it in many years when you are much older and they'll only get harder to find..

Great 1st car! You've done very well. Looking forward to more pics.

I had a similar first car!

I sold it after a paint job! BAD IDEA

Love and care for your baby and she will look after you!