Does anyone have more information on this twin-engined Beetle, or does anyone recognise any of the individuals in the pictures? I believe it was raced in East London in the early 70's
Twin-engined SA Beetle
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Re: Twin-engined SA Beetle
That is quite something!! South African ingenuity Maybe Oom Werner or Oom Bill might know something.
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Re: Twin-engined SA Beetle
I never knew of this ones existence Only the Fitipaldi Twin engine beetle
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Re: Twin-engined SA Beetle
Twin type 4 engines, converted to upright cooling. Interesting...
Staying Aircooled is so much nicer.
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Re: Twin-engined SA Beetle
Some of the names I can remember,...
Koos Barkhuizen,....now in Capetown ,.....Porche specialist I believe
Ronnie and or Danny Marais ,....but will find out
Haans
Koos Barkhuizen,....now in Capetown ,.....Porche specialist I believe
Ronnie and or Danny Marais ,....but will find out
Haans
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Re: Twin-engined SA Beetle
As this would have to run in the modified class, I would imagine the gearbox would have to have been strengthened or a Porsche box fitted.
Can not remember it running at Grand Central or Kyalami during my youth.
Maybe some one has photo's ??
Herman
Can not remember it running at Grand Central or Kyalami during my youth.
Maybe some one has photo's ??
Herman
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1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Twin-engined SA Beetle
G'na talk to the man that was personally involved with that car next week,.......will share what I get
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Haans
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Re: Twin-engined SA Beetle
Due to illness,...dementia ....it was very difficult to get more
The next person has retired in Australia
If someone can trace Ooom Koos Barkhuizen in Capetown I am sure he can tell us more
Haans
The next person has retired in Australia
If someone can trace Ooom Koos Barkhuizen in Capetown I am sure he can tell us more
Haans