My new fine German Auto...
- Gonzo911
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My new fine German Auto...
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..
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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- FRUNKenstein
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Re: My new fine German Auto...
Love the Arancio Borealis color.
BTW, where the hell you been since January 9th?
BTW, where the hell you been since January 9th?
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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
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
- 32wildbilly
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Re: My new fine German Auto...
I dunno...maybe Mexico?kcattorney wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:32 am Love the Arancio Borealis color.
BTW, where the hell you been since January 9th?
Never gonna make you cry...
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Re: My new fine German Auto...
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...
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?32wildbilly wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:17 amI dunno...maybe Mexico?kcattorney wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:32 am Love the Arancio Borealis color.
BTW, where the hell you been since January 9th?
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
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
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
Re: My new fine German Auto...
What is that Thing???
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.
Look at what Jake Raby is doing these days. This may be one reason he's not around the forums these days.
- Gonzo911
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Re: My new fine German Auto...
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!
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!
Current: 2012 997.2 Black Edition Cabriolet
Old: 2003 996 Carrera Cabriolet
Old: 2003 996 Carrera Cabriolet
- Gonzo911
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Re: My new fine German Auto...
BTW...I only paid $130,000 for the Safari. I thought it was a steal!
Current: 2012 997.2 Black Edition Cabriolet
Old: 2003 996 Carrera Cabriolet
Old: 2003 996 Carrera Cabriolet
- Sneaky Pete
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Re: My new fine German Auto...
That's $7000 US....not bad
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