What is the approximate year of this Herbie ?
I've just had a new entry from the ILBR (Kyle, I can hear you saying not another one to add to the list !!). It's owned by a lady in South Africa who bought it only 2 days ago so it's her first...
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We would need the VIN number to know for sure
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I'll ask her but I won't post that on here although the first three numbers are all we need. That engine lid looks like it's from a '67.
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I think the bumpers are 1967 as well.
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Keep in mind that South African Beetles like Mexican and Brazilian Beetles are much different than US and Euro spec bugs. I know that Mexican Beetles still had small windows into the late '60s early...
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When I get home to a real computer I will PM theQ and see if he can fill us in on some info.
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Good idea. It's classic USA spec '67. I think many of the other countries skipped this update. They went right from the small windowed to 1970s models - if they changed at all.
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I know that South African Beetles stuck with 5-lug wheels all the way until the end of production in 1979, and they were smoothie rims with dome hubcaps.
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This is an example of the Uber rare "Future Beetle" it was, um, "will be" built for a short time during early 2044. They did a fine job re-creating the late 60's sheet metal since the technology for...
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I've been in touch with the owner, she has checked out all the numbers on the car which all match----------------------------------------------------the car is indeed a 1973 model Beetle that has been...
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Think they are '67 only type aren't they ? More of a pronounced over rider curve...
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It looks more than just backdated. It could be a body swap.
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I said to her to check the numbers and she said she checked the chassis number , engine number and a number that is on the silver sticker by the spare wheel and that they all indicate 1973.
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