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Introducing "Manuel" 1969 1500 Beetle
BillK - December 30th, 2008 at 09:39 PM

Just before Christmas I picked this little beauty up here in the ACT -From the almost complete lack of rust, and looking at the papers, this car has lived in Canberra all its life.
http://users.tpg.com.au/adsldmwm/Manuel/Manuel_1.jpg

http://users.tpg.com.au/adsldmwm/Manuel/IMG_1085-1_small.jpg

http://users.tpg.com.au/adsldmwm/Manuel/IMG_1086.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/adsldmwm/Manuel/IMG_1090-1.jpg
Some minor work required prior to being registered - but hopefully soon. Nothing major planned -I intend keeping this car as close to original as I can.

Bill


pod - December 30th, 2008 at 10:01 PM

looks nice and tidy:tu:


Pumba - December 31st, 2008 at 07:57 AM

Looks very clean,same colours as my bug only a bit more paint still left on yours:lol:cheers shane.


Euro_67 - December 31st, 2008 at 08:09 AM

Lovely 1500, the light interior looks great, a nice change from the standard black and brown that is usually the norm.


modulus - December 31st, 2008 at 10:45 AM

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Originally posted by BillK
this car has lived in Canberra all its life.



So why "Manuel"? Why not "Walter"?

hth


BillK - December 31st, 2008 at 11:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by modulus


So why "Manuel"? Why not "Walter"?

hth


Well he is going to share a garage with Bugluv's "Basil"...

Both names derived from 'Fawlty Towers"....:lol::lol::lol:

Could have been Sybil or Polly I suppose - but Manuel it is!:cool:


vw54 - December 31st, 2008 at 11:31 AM

did you get yr battery clamp yet make sure you get the proper battery for it
otherwise you may have a fire if some one sits on the back seat


BillK - December 31st, 2008 at 04:34 PM

Just scored one today! But the list of items needed seems limitless so I am coming to Syd next week for some specialised shopping therapy!

:lol:


Joel - December 31st, 2008 at 05:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BillK
Quote:
Originally posted by modulus


So why "Manuel"? Why not "Walter"?

hth


Well he is going to share a garage with Bugluv's "Basil"...

Both names derived from 'Fawlty Towers"....:lol::lol::lol:

Could have been Sybil or Polly I suppose - but Manuel it is!:cool:


oh don't mind him, he's from barcelona :lol: