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 Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:31 pm Post subject: 1954 Convertible |
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Looking through a local swap guide, someone is listing a 1954 Convertible, sat in barn for years, needs complete resto, $2000.00.
I have been calling for the past 5 hours... its busy---- ahhhhhhhhhhhh
I am just hoping its a 54, not like misprint, 64. Its about 5 hours downstate but I would make the drive no matter what time of the day--- damn! |
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KSims1868
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Holy crap - for $2000 I'd make the drive up from TEXAS!!!
Keep us informed.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Ya no kidding. Guess what? Just got off the phone with them. They are sending me pictures, good chance I will go pick it up tomorrow... this is crazy. Its complete too--- everything there all original from Germany back in 54. Get this ready? Stored since 1962. Her parents owned it, therefore they died and it makes her the original owner... |
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MR VW
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Post pics when you get them!
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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I have been talking to this guy left and right. Waiting for pictures to my email. My adreline is so high right now its not funny -- almost want to hit the road, but the banks don't open until 9 tomorrow morn. Hes is four hours away -- but thats nothing when your running on adreline!
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VW_55_VW
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject: WOW! |
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Dude! You are not getting any sleep tonight. Gonna be Bug eyed! This is one of those one timer deals you come across. Best of luck to you!!!!!!!
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Gary!!
You don't even know.... its like I want to go to the bank right not and drive down there. As far as I know it would be the earliest in Maine and I don't know what else there is in New England...
Thanks for your gratitude!
Jordan |
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Congrats Man! I had a very similar experience when I bought my 56' vert. I didn't sleep for a couple days and took off work to be the first one there with cash in hand. I'd go camp out in front of dude’s house with the money, like I was waiting in line for playoff tickets. Be careful though, once you get it, all the smiling really starts to hurt your face after a couple of days. Good Luck!!
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Exactly what happened to mine. Bought my 55 vert (unrestored), with 35,000 OG miles, from the original owner for $2,200.
Now look at her...
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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LOL, Ya this doesn't look like that but it will.. years to come and money to spend!
Guess what guys? I will be on the road in a hour. I am going to drive straight through while my adreline is up! I am going to take a shower then hit the road!!!! I will pick it up tomororw AM sometime. Probably sleep a few hours in my chevy! WOO HOO! Will ba back tomorrow evening with a new car, and PHOTOS! |
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KSims1868
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:23 am Post subject: |
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WOW - this is awesome. Can't wait to see pics.
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Wiggy
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LOL, Ya this doesn't look like that but it will.. years to come and money to spend!
Guess what guys? I will be on the road in a hour. I am going to drive straight through while my adreline is up! I am going to take a shower then hit the road!!!! I will pick it up tomororw AM sometime. Probably sleep a few hours in my chevy! WOO HOO! Will ba back tomorrow evening with a new car, and PHOTOS! |
Mine didn't look like that when I got her. Tons of work went into her. This is her after I picked her up...
GOOD LUCK!
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Tempie
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Everyone has it's own opinion... just post them pics  Very interested overseas ...we also "find" some bugs too...
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Thanks Gary!!
You don't even know.... its like I want to go to the bank right not and drive down there. As far as I know it would be the earliest in Maine and I don't know what else there is in New England...
Thanks for your gratitude!
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There are a few split convertibles up in New England. Right off the bat, I know of one in Vermont.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Yes I know of that one too.
I don't know anyone in Maine with the club or anything that has one, but I know someone here that has a 1956. I think there is a 53 in Mass. |
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VW Addict has posession of the car.
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I'm glad evrything worked out in the end.
Now lets stop all the bickering and let's see some pictures !
I have a '54 vert too ! |
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| VW Addict has posession of the car. |
How do you know this? |
I just got done talking with him about it.
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