| What year of Super Beetle do you own? |
| 71 |
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21% |
[ 170 ] |
| 72 |
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20% |
[ 165 ] |
| 73 |
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22% |
[ 180 ] |
| 74 |
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23% |
[ 188 ] |
| 75 |
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2% |
[ 22 ] |
| 76 |
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1% |
[ 8 ] |
| 77 |
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1% |
[ 10 ] |
| 78 |
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1% |
[ 14 ] |
| 79 |
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5% |
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emu88
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| Why do the 71 supers seem to have most favour? I'd assume they were the least 'improved' of the lot since it was the first year of them. |
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Beetlebaum
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emu88
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| Why do the 71 supers seem to have most favour? I'd assume they were the least 'improved' of the lot since it was the first year of them. |
The poll shows '73 Supers are in the lead, though.
And I'd suppose it was because it was something new... |
No but I mean why today are they particularly sought after or favoured. |
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Willhelm
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'72
It's not that I sought out a super or a particular year, this car found me. I waited a long time before having my dream realized. It's very rewarding how well it responds to each bit of TLC.
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Loqutis
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this is my 72 sb i love her
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volkyoo
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my car  |
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Lost&Confused
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Location: Kentucky
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'72
It's not that I sought out a super or a particular year, this car found me. I waited a long time before having my dream realized. It's very rewarding how well it responds to each bit of TLC.
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I know EXACTLY what you mean.... I put an add on CL just looking for a beetle and this old guy called me and said he'd sell me his... was in his garage for 5 yrs without running a day.... i drove it almost home before i ran out of gas (gastank filler tube had no form of seal - fixed now) but i've loved it like a drug....
heres my build thread...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=471458&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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My Build
http://tiny.cc/6sjkz
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FORGET METH! BUY A VW!!!!
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VWheeler
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Location: Tallahassee, FL
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73 super is the best super to have, no questions asked.
it has the large windshield and dash but keeps the smooth design of the small bumpers fender holes
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jdarends
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1973 Super Vert. Just brought her home today
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Lowenhart72
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My '72 Super. I wouldn't trade him for anything.
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lukel
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All stock 1971. 500 bucks! Just finished rebuilding the engine. It has fresh interior(dash, seats, carpet, seatbelts, Door panels) And not a spot of rust on the pan or body. Straight as a pin! Whoever owned it before me took great care if it. I have everyting to set up front disks but bearings so that is next on my list.
Justa running walk around
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Beetlebaum
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Tripleplay
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My wives 1972 Super
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Roostalee
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Had a '71 SB back in 1986, it got rear-ended and the insurance company wouldn't pay to fix it (they cut me a $1200 check and took the car, the car was in pristine shape too--hopefully she didn't rust in a field). Miss that car.
Just got a '68 a few days ago. Granted, I won't have to deal with the strut issues, but I still like the '71 and '71 Supers a lot. |
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Dwayne1m
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| I have a 74 now but as a kid I had 2 other super beetles but I can't remember the years. Too many years ago. I'm getting old. I never drove a standard bug. How are they different in driving? |
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dmshiveley
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my og 73 super..
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YellowBeetleSB
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'72 Super flat dash. Built in March of '72. LOVE it, but wish it had a '71 steering wheel.
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71superAS
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71, not OG and butchered by the PO in his idea of a restore. Overpaid on it but learned a lesson.
I've been sprucing it up and it is coming along nicely. |
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tabbottuf
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Location: Lake City, Florida
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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My 72 super convertible.
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BeetleNutz
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Location: Rogers, Arkansas
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72 SB!
Day i brought her home!
After wreck!
No worries though, as soon as the whole insurance process is done she's being rebuilt! |
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