| Author |
Message |
VWTECHEDITOR
Samba Member
Joined: March 02, 2004
Posts: 99
Location: Southern Maryland, USA
|
 Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:42 pm Post subject: What ever happened to my first VW? (Find my old VW) |
 |
|
Good Evening, Everyone,
Over the many years, I've often wondered what happened to my first VW and I'm thinking that I'm not the only one, judging by the occasional posting I see here.
So with that in mind, this is my tale. She was my first car and I learned a lot by working on her. I repaired her, raced her, modified her and in the end, put her back to nearly stock when family needs required a bigger vehicle. So the general facts are these:
1969 VW Beetle Sedan
VIN/Chassis: 1 1 9 4 9 9 7 7 4
Color: Originally Peru Green, resprayed to the slightly darker Delta Green
Sold: Privately through a VW Dealer salesman friend in the North Penn area of South Eastern Penna. during April, 1977
At the time, she had Ghia front disc brakes and a stock '67 H0 block engine. There are some pictures in my gallery section. If you know what became of her, drop me a line, I might be able to supply some additional info. for your files. In any case, I'm just curious.
Thanks,
Art LeBrun
vwtecheditor
PS If you are wondering about your old VW, keep this thread going. You never know what might turn up. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
63vbug82
Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2015
Posts: 146
Location: Cedartown Ga
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 7:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
It would be cool to find the first vw i rode in my dad old 13 window bus but last time i saw it i was 10 and that was in 92 when he sold all of his bus,s and bugs
_________________
62 bug , 66 split bus ,63 bug R.I.P, |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
KTPhil 
Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006
Posts: 34021
Location: Conejo Valley, CA
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:30 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Sorry to throw cold water on the idea, but it is likely to turn out somewhat like looking up an old high school flame after 25 years... memories tend to be more flattering than the ravages of time.   And both acts will arouse suspicion of several of the parties.   :2gunfire: 
On the other hand, my first car was a '67 I restored that was stolen by a neighbor. I still keep the keys... should I find it, I'm driving it out of the scene and back to my garage! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Cusser
Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006
Posts: 31379
Location: Hot Arizona
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
iowegian
Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005
Posts: 9829
Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:15 pm Post subject: |
|
|
My first VW was a 58 convertible.
The last time I saw it was when I towed it to a junkyard in Minnesota in 1966.
It probably is not there anymore. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
therealfrogman
Samba Guitar Hero
Joined: October 23, 2007
Posts: 666
Location: Pueblo, Co
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I had a 71 Bus in Los Angeles 26 years ago and I sold it for $600, it was cherry. It had a big Sun painted on one side of it, total hippie bus done with skillful painting and if you own it please PM me because I left a zippo lighter under the driver seat and I want it back 
_________________
73 Camper Tin Top/Type 4 1.8 engine, Single progressive EMPI carb, electronic ignition SVDA W/ Vacuum.
Really appreciate what Everett has done here. Almost like he hand picked some of you. I am very thankful for all the help I get here. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Aussiebug
Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2002
Posts: 2162
Location: Adelaide Australia
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 2:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
Like Cusser, I know exactly where my first VW is since I still own it, 45 years after I bought it brand new :-)
_________________
Rob
Rob and Dave's aircooled VW pages
Repairs and maintenance for the home mechanic
http://www.vw-resource.com |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
