what is your favorite year 6 volt beetle and why - |
1949 |
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2% |
[ 1 ] |
1950 |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
1951 |
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2% |
[ 1 ] |
1952, KDF dash |
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2% |
[ 1 ] |
10/1952 through 3/53 Zwitter |
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2% |
[ 1 ] |
1953 oval |
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2% |
[ 1 ] |
1954 |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
1955 |
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5% |
[ 2 ] |
1956 and 1957, really, the same thing |
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15% |
[ 6 ] |
1958 and 1959, pretty similiar |
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10% |
[ 4 ] |
1960 |
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10% |
[ 4 ] |
1961 |
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2% |
[ 1 ] |
1962 |
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7% |
[ 3 ] |
1963 |
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7% |
[ 3 ] |
1964 |
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7% |
[ 3 ] |
1965 |
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2% |
[ 1 ] |
1966 |
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15% |
[ 6 ] |
1948 and older |
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0% |
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1967 and newer, 12 volt only |
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0% |
[ 0 ] |
ALL TYPE ONES |
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5% |
[ 2 ] |
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Mos6502 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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I like the '58 and '59, U.S. market or otherwise. In European markets they still had semaphores for those years. |
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Karmannut Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2007 Posts: 139 Location: North Canton Ohio
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: my favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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ach60 wrote: |
I voted 1960 because that's the year I was born, and it would be neat to own a Bug the same age as I am.
But I was raised on Bugs in the 70's, and the earlier swing axle cars where not as desirable to me.
I actually prefer the Fat Chicks , Type 1 69-72, Type 3 70-73, 68 & up Type 2, 73-74 Things.
Any 6 volt I've own would be converted to 12 volt, that's just easier to live with. |
I voted for 64 because mine is a 64 so am I! like the smaller windows in the 64 earlier models this is my first non fat chick after many fat chicks and by far my favorite, one drive and I knew it what I was missing with a fat chick _________________ Rupert- 64 Sea Blue Beetle with 66 Dove Lodgette tent
Bunny- 84 grey Rabbit Convertible
Pepper-18 Habanero Orange Beetle SE Premium
Air and Water do mix! |
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: my favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Karmannut wrote: |
ach60 wrote: |
I voted 1960 because that's the year I was born, and it would be neat to own a Bug the same age as I am.
But I was raised on Bugs in the 70's, and the earlier swing axle cars where not as desirable to me.
I actually prefer the Fat Chicks , Type 1 69-72, Type 3 70-73, 68 & up Type 2, 73-74 Things.
Any 6 volt I've own would be converted to 12 volt, that's just easier to live with. |
I voted for 64 because mine is a 64 so am I! like the smaller windows in the 64 earlier models this is my first non fat chick after many fat chicks and by far my favorite, one drive and I knew it what I was missing with a fat chick |
... congrats - '64 is a great year - have fun - is definitely a different beast - can't wait till you get a "fat oval" _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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." what is your favorite year 6 volt beetle and why?"
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This is your introduction to your thread. It says nothing about U.S.A. only. To learn more about VW's I suggest that you take some time and read some books on the subject.
Rolling Eyes
Chuck, Can you suggest an informative read - always appreciate an expert's opinion.
z _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
All super-heroes, wear a MASK |
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Helfen Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2009 Posts: 3448 Location: Vulcania
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
." what is your favorite year 6 volt beetle and why?"
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This is your introduction to your thread. It says nothing about U.S.A. only. To learn more about VW's I suggest that you take some time and read some books on the subject.
Rolling Eyes
Chuck, Can you suggest an informative read - always appreciate an expert's opinion.
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Who is Chuck??? |
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Splitdog Samba Split Personality
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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I like the '51's because it's got all the things of the early splits but also has the Wolfsburg crest, and crotch coolers. '51's and early '52's are the epitome of splits then. Except '51's are still one year older. _________________ CH³NO²
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Splitdog wrote: |
I like the '51's because it's got all the things of the early splits but also has the Wolfsburg crest, and crotch coolers. '51's and early '52's are the epitome of splits then. Except '51's are still one year older. |
i'm with you. The intro of the crest was an achievement along with CCs.
When I had my '50, I made room for a Wolfsburg crest, because I liked it so...have also put them on a later than '63s - gotta' have a crest
Really happy 'bout your vote - Bwaz in Canada likes the '52 Zwiters - word. _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
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Helfen Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
Last year is 1968 |
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:57 am Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
... yes, 1966 sold over a million units (worldwide) and is the last year for the antiquated 6 volt... that's a popular one.
... bought this '66 way-out on the panhandle in Slapout, western Oklahoma, 8 hours away - loved the patina
_________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
All super-heroes, wear a MASK
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Helfen Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:29 am Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
... yes, 1966 was the first year to sell over a million units and is the last year for the antiquated 6 volt... in the USA anyway. |
More than one million VWs were built in 1965 world wide, a year when a price drop to $1,563 pushed U.S. sales up to 288,583. and since you are giving examples of world wide sales, world wide the last 6V beetle is 1968. |
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Mos6502 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Helfen wrote: |
ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
... yes, 1966 was the first year to sell over a million units and is the last year for the antiquated 6 volt... in the USA anyway. |
More than one million VWs were built in 1965 world wide, a year when a price drop to $1,563 pushed U.S. sales up to 288,583. and since you are giving examples of world wide sales, world wide the last 6V beetle is 1968. |
True, VW production exceeded one million in 1965, but I don't know if that means overall VW sales exceeded one million in 1965. U.S. sales were higher in 1966 than in 1965, despite overall production being nearly the same for both years. |
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9826 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Does anybody know on what day of the week the very last 6 volt VW was built?
Who bought that car---------and who owns it now and what color is it? |
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
Last year is 1968 |
Last year was 2017 but that’s ok. Let me clarify what I was trying to say 1966 was last year for 6 volt cars in the United States. Since I live in the United States and this website is managed within the United States I use that as a template when answering questions since most of the people reading this live in the United States. 😀 |
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Helfen Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
Last year is 1968 |
Last year was 2017 but that’s ok. Let me clarify what I was trying to say 1966 was last year for 6 volt cars in the United States. Since I live in the United States and this website is managed within the United States I use that as a template when answering questions since most of the people reading this live in the United States. 😀 |
I think you know what I meant but I will spell it out to amuse you. The last 6V. Beetle was 1968.
As far as the Samba being a U.S. site let me remind you of what the Samba says;
With 1.6 million+ Gallery photos, 100,000+ free Classified ads, and over 7 million Forum posts, TheSamba.com has gained a "global audience" of Volkswagen enthusiasts, with over 50,000 unique daily visitors. In addition to the free classifieds, user gallery, and forums, the site currently includes an extensive archive of Volkswagen literature and manuals, a huge technical reference section, and worldwide listings for VW-related events, clubs, links, and businesses. |
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9826 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
Last year is 1968 |
Last year was 2017 but that’s ok. Let me clarify what I was trying to say 1966 was last year for 6 volt cars in the United States. Since I live in the United States and this website is managed within the United States I use that as a template when answering questions since most of the people reading this live in the United States. 😀 |
I think you know what I meant but I will spell it out to amuse you. The last 6V. Beetle was 1968.
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If Zundfolge would get a book and read it, your job around here would be a lot easier, wouldn't it? But on the other hand, you know how stubborn mechanics can be. |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 4:20 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
Last year is 1968 |
Last year was 2017 but that’s ok. Let me clarify what I was trying to say 1966 was last year for 6 volt cars in the United States. Since I live in the United States and this website is managed within the United States I use that as a template when answering questions since most of the people reading this live in the United States. 😀 |
I think you know what I meant but I will spell it out to amuse you. The last 6V. Beetle was 1968.
As far as the Samba being a U.S. site let me remind you of what the Samba says;
With 1.6 million+ Gallery photos, 100,000+ free Classified ads, and over 7 million Forum posts, TheSamba.com has gained a "global audience" of Volkswagen enthusiasts, with over 50,000 unique daily visitors. In addition to the free classifieds, user gallery, and forums, the site currently includes an extensive archive of Volkswagen literature and manuals, a huge technical reference section, and worldwide listings for VW-related events, clubs, links, and businesses. |
Hmmm.
Wasn't the Standard 6 volt in some markets until August of 1975? _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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I read that the last year for 6 volt was in Europe[ - 1967 _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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iowegian wrote: |
Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
Helfen wrote: |
Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
I chose 66 because it was the last year. |
Last year is 1968 |
Last year was 2017 but that’s ok. Let me clarify what I was trying to say 1966 was last year for 6 volt cars in the United States. Since I live in the United States and this website is managed within the United States I use that as a template when answering questions since most of the people reading this live in the United States. 😀 |
I think you know what I meant but I will spell it out to amuse you. The last 6V. Beetle was 1968.
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If Zundfolge would get a book and read it, your job around here would be a lot easier, wouldn't it? But on the other hand, you know how stubborn mechanics can be. |
Yes that’s right I never read anything just throw shit together any old way but I am quite sure last year was in fact 2017. |
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epayne611 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: My favorite year 6 volt beetle |
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I voted 66 cause it’s the last year for 6 volt.
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