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Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:31 pm

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!

Thu Mar 10, 2005 2:43 pm

Holy crap - for $2000 I'd make the drive up from TEXAS!!!

Keep us informed.

Thu Mar 10, 2005 4:32 pm

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...

Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:11 pm

Post pics when you get them!

Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:20 pm

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!
Jordan

Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:27 pm

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!!!!!!!
Gary

Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:38 pm

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

Thu Mar 10, 2005 6:50 pm

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!!

Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:48 pm

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...

Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:15 pm

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!

Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:23 am

WOW - this is awesome. Can't wait to see pics.

Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:27 am

VW Addict wrote: 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!

Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:59 am

Everyone has it's own opinion... just post them pics :) Very interested overseas ...we also "find" some bugs too...

Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:15 pm

VW Addict wrote: 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

There are a few split convertibles up in New England. Right off the bat, I know of one in Vermont.

Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:17 pm

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.

Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:45 pm

VW Addict has posession of the car.

Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:54 pm

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 !

Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:56 pm

Jessica wrote: VW Addict has posession of the car.

How do you know this?

Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:03 pm

2splits wrote: Jessica wrote: VW Addict has posession of the car.

How do you know this?

I just got done talking with him about it.

Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:33 pm

I see pics in the Gallery