Aircooled VW South Africa

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

Awesome story goodluck with the build


BAB

Does it get better ? Congratulations Wernher, this really is a special find. And a very nice story and photos as well - thanks

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.

Congrats, that car could not have gotten a better owner, good luck with the build!

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

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

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.

Think i might really have to come visit you soon! if only to see your amazing barnfinds!

You more than welcome to visit.

The song comes to mind...."Some guys have all the luck...". Congrats end enjoy. That is going to be one special car once done.

splitfan wrote:Congrats, that car could not have gotten a better owner, good luck with the build!

Amen on that, I think it was a case of the car finding the right owner.........

(Wernher's new project)