Last Beetle Built in SA
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Terry Phillips
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Last Beetle Built in SA
I know this story has been around for a long time but for those of us that don't know the whole story could we have some input on what happened from those who know more. Thanks
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Re: Last Beetle Built in SA
The last SA Beetle was built in January 1979 and went straight to the VWSA museum.
In 2006, VWSA transported several of their museum cars to a VWSA 55-year anniversary celebration in Cape Town. On the return journey, the car transporter overturned and destroyed all the cars.
Since then VWSA has rebuilt the car for display purposes, so the "last SA Beetle" in the museum is now a replica.
Pics to follow.
In 2006, VWSA transported several of their museum cars to a VWSA 55-year anniversary celebration in Cape Town. On the return journey, the car transporter overturned and destroyed all the cars.
Since then VWSA has rebuilt the car for display purposes, so the "last SA Beetle" in the museum is now a replica.
Pics to follow.
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Re: Last Beetle Built in SA
Here's the last time these cars were seen alive, at the VWSA 55-year anniversary display:
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Re: Last Beetle Built in SA
Some of them look like they are in a scrap yard.One or two Rands worth there.
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Re: Last Beetle Built in SA
Very sad indeed.
Those Audi's were also great cars.
Those Audi's were also great cars.
Wanted parts:
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
and slap someone