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 Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Volkswagen Smell |
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smells bring back plenty of memories and those in a vw bring back plenty, something about an acvw that just does it for me.. makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside  can't explain it but it has a draw toward them like a magnet, German Fever they call it...
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Bambergvr6 
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| Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Volkswagen Smell |
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Hi gang, i am glad I am not the only one who feels this way about VW smells. I am not talking about fuel or oil. Although the engine also has its smells, especially the exhaust.
I have been into VWs all my life. I was even brought home from the hospital in a 69 Beetle in 1970. My Dad's first new car. My 1st car was a 68 Beetle, that was 1985, when I was 15 1/2 years old. Ever since then, I have always had a VW. I currently have a few VWs, none of which are original, my 81k original mile 74 Standard Beetle which I have restored, no longer has the proper smell.
When I smell the insides of original Beetles and Karmann Ghias, it brings back so many fond memories. I flashback, get energized, excited, my heart pumps faster, it's definitely something that is hard wired in me.
Now, I have been to a few VW museums around the world, have smelled lots of interiors, and I have owned a great number of VWs in my life. One thing I want to point out, is the smell changes with the different eras. Example: A 1956 Karmann Ghia with its original Mohair headliner, smells different than a 1970 Karmann Ghia with its vinyl headliner. Same goes with Beetles, as A 1962 Beetle smells different than a 1973 Super Beetle Sport Bug. The seats in a Sport Bug had foam bottoms and horsehair backrest, also with carpet changes, that also effected the smell. I would also assume a 1979 Super Beetle Convertible has its own unique smell.
I think it would be awesome to have a variety of incenses like early 50s Split Beetle, 50s Bus, 50s Bug, 60s Bug, 70s Bug, Hippy 60s Bus, etc.
I realize some folks don't care for this smell, but for me, it's heaven.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:50 am Post subject: Re: Volkswagen Smell |
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But the big Question is where in the heck did Germans find/get Coconuts?
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