BGW Beast Gone Wild Sedan Delivery.

[2type2]

Engine nice and simple in its new home. Had to eliminate 4 vent rows due to lowered engine bay size and hoping she has enough air to breathe. Not much room on exterior sides between fender and top of compartment to put vents. Time will tell

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[2type2]

Body work nearing completion, but gave the roof a bit of funk.

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[NJ John]

Looks cool!
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1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage

[Gsuffa]

The BGW Spectre website is down right now, but there is a Facebook group.
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1972 Super Beetle
1973 Roadster project
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[2type2]

That company website is pretty ancient, I've never contacted bgw. I have an aversion to anything facebook, but maybe I'll peek. These things must be very rare as I've never seen one in the wild , but have seen some Vendetta's years ago.Not sure of but curious about the actual years this kit was for sale.
Exterior is done, getting ready to install new seats then it will be on the road soon ---although still needing an interior. Pics to come once I get her out in the daylight.
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[2type2]

Interior progress. Lots of space!

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[2type2]

95% done, with newly discovered engine problem..

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[texastomeh]

I like it!!!!!!]
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Too bad that the guys that know how to solve all of the WORLD's problems are too busy working on old Volkswagens!!

[2type2]

Interior finished

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[2type2]

Geez, after 21000+ views I would expect to hear from somebody who also owns one of these. Are they that rare? Would like to see others' rides if anybody has one!8
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[2type2]

Sheesh. Over 1000 MORE views and not one admission of owning one, not one picture of another one. I'm losing faith out here.
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[NJ John]

There’s one listed as a Vandetta in the classifieds, now. Obviously a BGW kit.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2758960
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1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage

[oprn]

It has a strange looking hood.
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[vws-microcars4jim]

They are more common than you might think. There was a completed one for sale on marketplace in MI recently.

This is one I had at age 15. First car! It was super-beetle based and had a body lift. It got a lot of attention.

[2type2]

I don't get the idea that they are in any way common, since I have been into VW's since before '79 and this isthe only one I've ever seen anywhere. Have seen several Vandettas, almost bought one in 2003. Oftentimes people get confused between BGW, Vandetta,and Wizard. Based on the similarities--- except how rear door hinges-- I do get the idea that a Wizard SD is the same as BGW SD??(Europe licensed?) Correct me or verify if u can.

I don't know how many were produced,.I'm not a big fan of Vandetta because I've always--since childhood--been attracted to all old sedan delivery and the bgw mimics '40 Ford SD fairly well. They are certainly not practical at the rear door design, but the look is smooth.Would prefer hinges.

I might embark on yet another project this winter as I need some entertainment while it's freezing outside, although I need another vw like a hole in the head. I may consider a pickup kit or a speedster or who knows what if the right one appears. Would help me to sell off the restored '58 Scotty camper first just for extra funding. Maybe I should build a vw specific trailer!
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[vws-microcars4jim]

I say not too uncommon as I could track one down to buy in a day. There are several BGW "special deliveries" (as they were once called) in my area but I am close to Milwaukee where they were made so maybe there are more locally? Usually one shows up at local VW shows here. I even saw one in a junkyard, will try to find more pics. Your car looks great, enjoy seeing it come together.

PS if you are going to hunt anything down you have to use FB marketplace...

[NJ John]

I think it’s a regional thing. I’ve never seen a BGW one in person. But, I grew up near where the Vandetta was produced. And I’ve seen many of them over the years. I think the Vandetta was going for a futuristic look.
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1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage

[2type2]

Makes sense. I've only seen 2 Vandetta in the wild.- one was at a show in FL early 90's and one I looked at one for sale in late 90's but it was more rust than fiberglass. Never a BGW anything----anywhere.
I'm guessing many have gone away. This one was first built god knows when, was on road, and the interior was just gutted with sharp metal cuts everywhere, never an attempt to finish. It sat in the Texas sun and got a good sunburn. I've been fooling around , nationwide look-see on craigslist , so far only 1 BGW special delivery, Michigan, it's an automatic. I'm not really looking for another. Maybe a diy prior- built pickup to re-do or something totally odd. I like stockers but my cars are all toys to me for my own entertainment so anything goes.
But it would be great to share with any other owners of these BGW beasts.
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