This beast was built by Peter Michaels for a Hot Rod & Speed Exhibition in Cape Town, early 1969 - wonder if it still exists?
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From a CAR magazine of January 1969 - this Beetle was fitted with a 6.2 litre V8 Chrysler engine in the front. It had a four-barrel Carter carburettor, and produced 227kW with 555 N.m. of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a two-speed auto tranny
This beast was built by Peter Michaels for a Hot Rod & Speed Exhibition in Cape Town, early 1969 - wonder if it still exists?
This beast was built by Peter Michaels for a Hot Rod & Speed Exhibition in Cape Town, early 1969 - wonder if it still exists?
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Herbie on steroids 
, I'd like to know if it's still around too..
, I'd like to know if it's still around too..Just keep on BUGGIN'
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that could probably still give out a few hidings to some new turbo toys...
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I don't know about that Beetle, but there are at least two Bugs still around that have huge American V8s in front. I photographed a pink Chevy-powered Beetle at Vaal Ou Wiele a couple of years ago.
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Is this the bug you are referring to?
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That's the one ...
Thanks for the pics.
Thanks for the pics.
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Pitty the guy did not post ant photos! 
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