My new fine German Auto...

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My new fine German Auto...

Post by Gonzo911 » Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:28 am

Say hello to my 1978 VW Safari (aka Thing).

47HP. 0-60mph Whenever it gets there...

Bought it for our place in Mexico. Nicest one I have seen in person. Previous owner did a great job "restoring" it. Mostly.

Need to add seat belts but as I told Mrs. Gonzo, our odds of actually surviving a crash go up exponentially if we get ejected from the vehicle. However, we would be pulled over 10 times a day by the Policia if we were not wearing them.

It is a total hoot and quite the head turner. Gets more attention than my 997 back home. Check out the pic homies..
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by FRUNKenstein » Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:32 am

Love the Arancio Borealis color.

BTW, where the hell you been since January 9th?
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by 32wildbilly » Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:17 am

kcattorney wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:32 am Love the Arancio Borealis color.

BTW, where the hell you been since January 9th?
I dunno...maybe Mexico?
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by Kalashnikov » Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:18 am

You need to bring that bad boy to Scottsdale in the Summer. I can see you enjoying it man!
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by FRUNKenstein » Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:29 am

32wildbilly wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:17 am
kcattorney wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:32 am Love the Arancio Borealis color.

BTW, where the hell you been since January 9th?
I dunno...maybe Mexico?
What? They don't have internet in Mexico? He couldn't reply to a thread, he couldn't PM, he couldn't post a new topic?
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by pfbz » Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:48 am

Gonzo911 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:28 am Say hello to my 1978 VW Safari (aka Thing).
What is that Thing??? :lol:

They come up fairly regularly on BAT and It's twin is up for auction right now, in San Diego, about 45 minutes left and at $11.5K and climbing.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973- ... n-thing-5/

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Re: Jake Raby has a thing for it too.

Post by B3DAWG » Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:58 am

Look at what Jake Raby is doing these days. This may be one reason he's not around the forums these days.
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by Gonzo911 » Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:20 pm

Yes...I have been awol. And yes...I was in Mexico. And yes...I have internet. Kind of.

KC Banned me a few weeks ago. I think just for fun. I thought I was a goner until I checked today and saw I was back from vacation.

I was saddened to learn that you were thinking about letting KrazyK in here, but I got banned for doing squat. Literally.

Anyway, I'm back. Still trying to figure out this non IB Forum that kinda gives me a headache.

Carry on!
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by Gonzo911 » Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:21 pm

BTW...I only paid $130,000 for the Safari. I thought it was a steal!
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Re: My new fine German Auto...

Post by Sneaky Pete » Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:41 pm

Gonzo911 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:21 pm BTW...I only paid $130,000 for the Safari. I thought it was a steal!
That's $7000 US....not bad
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