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oldsplitvw
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Shape of the rear window. Splits are more pointed at the ends, ovals are much more rounded off.
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Blue Baron
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Will is right. Oval windows follow the contours of the louvers more closely.
The Baron can't win them all.
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Blauchen L331
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"Brand New Horizon Blue"
Vintage Slide Photo from a "brand new" 1957 L331 beetle on Fort Benning, Georgia, ca. 1957/8
Enjoy!
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Blue Baron
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Blue Baron
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Blue Baron
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Blue Baron
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Blue Baron
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Blue Baron
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aa390392
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where was imperial motors located? state? county? thanks
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Blue Baron
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I appreciate the support.
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EverettB 
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Fish
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Location: OB. It's beside the point.
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big fat whitewalls
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Looks like a bus tail light on the fender. I wonder what they used it for? |
Turn signals. Notice the Semaphore is gone too. It has the replacement lights. Semaphores became illegal in a lot of countries, including Germany.. |
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EverettB
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Looks like a bus tail light on the fender. I wonder what they used it for? |
Turn signals. Notice the Semaphore is gone too. It has the replacement lights. Semaphores became illegal in a lot of countries, including Germany.. |
This is not a Bus taillight but I agree with the above.
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Blue Baron
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