I recently added a car to my collection that I have dreamed about since I was a young boy. It is a Porsche Convertible D built in 1959. It was the last year the Speedster was made. The car has been standing for more than 30 years and I can not wait to get the project started. You can read the whole story at http://www.aircooledwonders.com/feature ... l-adds-up/
Wernher
Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
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vw59beetle
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Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
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Re: Ultimate barnfind
Does it get better ? Congratulations Wernher, this really is a special find. And a very nice story and photos as well - thanks 
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
WOW 
Can't believe you actually found one, and local as well. Amazing , good luck with the build, you are more than qualified to make it a success though
Keep us posted.
Can't believe you actually found one, and local as well. Amazing , good luck with the build, you are more than qualified to make it a success though
Keep us posted.
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
Congrats, that car could not have gotten a better owner, good luck with the build!
My biggest fear is that my wife sells my cars for what i told her they cost !!
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
Thanks for all the good wishes guys. There are a lot of exciting stuff happening right now. The main one is a workshop(garage) for Aircooledwonders to restore the projects that have build up over the last year . The first project is my 1959 Beetle that belonged to my grandfather . This car is closest to my heart . I have a few more ideas in store that will include all air cooled fanatics. I'll let you know whats in store as soon as I'm settled.
Wernher
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
Wow, you lucky, lucky man you!!!
That is the ultimate in aircooled cars!
What are the plans, taking 10 years and doing it slowly or within 5 years?
I just hope you'll keep it in SA, there must be a LOT of money after it from across the water?
All the best with the restoration.
Mario
That is the ultimate in aircooled cars!
What are the plans, taking 10 years and doing it slowly or within 5 years?
I just hope you'll keep it in SA, there must be a LOT of money after it from across the water?
All the best with the restoration.
Mario
Eben said: "ACVW's are made of logic."
Bugger said: "I am happy with the drum brakes when done right as this will be used rarely"
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem" said by someone.
Bugger said: "I am happy with the drum brakes when done right as this will be used rarely"
"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem" said by someone.
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
Thx Mario
It shouldn't take more than a year or two . I restore cars full time. Don't worry about the car leaving SA. I don't support exporting our classic cars. That was one of the reasons we bought the car.
It shouldn't take more than a year or two . I restore cars full time. Don't worry about the car leaving SA. I don't support exporting our classic cars. That was one of the reasons we bought the car.
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
Think i might really have to come visit you soon! if only to see your amazing barnfinds!
From fastest to slowest:
Birkin race car, not much is standard
Lotus Elise 111R, almost everything is standard
'75 SP 1600 with a few mods
B8 A4 Avant tdi, towing made easy
Birkin race car, not much is standard
Lotus Elise 111R, almost everything is standard
'75 SP 1600 with a few mods
B8 A4 Avant tdi, towing made easy
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
The song comes to mind...."Some guys have all the luck...". Congrats end enjoy. That is going to be one special car once done.
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1978 Beetle SP 1600
1963 Beetle
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
Amen on that, I think it was a case of the car finding the right owner.........splitfan wrote:Congrats, that car could not have gotten a better owner, good luck with the build!
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Re: Ultimate barnfind- Convertible D
(Wernher's new project)
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.