(For @Jolas, @HitlersRevenge, @retrovan)
Hi, guys
Here is my formal reintroduction!
I own a (now faded) yellow '72 1.6l (which still says 1300 on the back, I'm keeping it for sentimental reasons).
The beetle is a he and definately not a she. He is called the GeelGevaar, as we have had many km's of fun zipping past other vehicles on the N1. And I've taught many taxi's very important driving lessons with the help of my car.
GeelGevaar has been mine since Nov/Dec '06. I'm the third owner. Since then he has had the engine upgrade (1300 to 1600).
We've had many awesome road- and camping trips together. He even supported me through my (very brief) trance party stint.
Unlike any other vehicle I have ever owned, my car is temperamental. When it's time to go to the car doctor he *remarkably* works again for a week, and then breaks yet again.
Currently the Gevaar is not in working condition. He is parked at home, until I could find someone in Somerset to fix him (and yesterday I found just that place!)
As for where I work: No, I am not an exporter! I don't even have the moola to have my baby sprayed!
I work at the caravan & camping magazine WegSleep as the web/social media person aka Nikky. (I don't mind you guys knowing this, as our readers already know exactly who I am... and know my Beetle! not always such a good thing.)
My inquiry in general discussion was for a piece we do in the magazine which looks like this... {LINK to article in Afrikaans}
http://www.wegsleep.co.za/storie/sleeps ... nse-gevolg
Any more questions?
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*edit for pic added*
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I am 17 years old, I live in the Karoo and have owned a '68 beetle (Martha) since I was 13. She is hopefully up for a full resto this year. I also own a '72 Microbus L (Molly Morgan). I am still very much a newbie to anything mechanical, have been going for the last 5 years with the assistance of a Heynes Manual (my Bible) and the learn from-your-mistakes system. Its great to be part of such a flourishing community and look forward to meeting other members as well as giving the guru's a workout with stacks of stupid questions.
We need to see some pics of Molly Morgan ASAP. 
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, you should work for a magazine... 
.......... Oh! wait! , you do ... 
Guys, no wonder we have so few female members.