Bug For Sale

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Mike

Customized and ready to go. Last driver fell out.

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49 thoughts on “Bug For Sale”

smbaird on February 22, 2015 at 8:55 am said:

Yikes! But does it get good mileage?

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 8:57 am said:
  
  The aerodynamics are off a bit and it runs rough. Additionally the dashboard is missing so the mileage involves some guesswork.
  
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mojoshawn on February 22, 2015 at 9:00 am said:

Really interesting shot, and B/W certainly does it justice. Doors are over-rated anyway.

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 9:05 am said:
  
  Thanks Shawn. If it was mine I would have someone duct tape me to my seat.
  
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  - mojoshawn on February 22, 2015 at 9:07 am said:
    
    BHAHAAHA! You are wise, Mike.
    
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suej on February 22, 2015 at 9:27 am said:

NoOooo! what cruelty to an icon…I had two of these in my (much) younger days…. that air cooled engine sound is still music to my ears

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:13 am said:
  
  I had a brand new one in 1974. Paid $1900 for it. It was orange and a pretty good car actually.
  
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  - suej on February 22, 2015 at 10:40 am said:
    
    Good to know! 😀
    
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Derek Knight on February 22, 2015 at 9:28 am said:

Reblogged this on Derek Knight and commented:
I love Mikes work, and his captions!

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:14 am said:
  
  That is a real nice thing to say Derek. Thanks.
  
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Boomdeeadda on February 22, 2015 at 9:41 am said:

Snap! Maybe it works like a Flinstone mobile. You just stick your foot out to brake. I’ve always loved the Bugs and wish for one in a yummy green/blue. Alys had one in College. I have one on my board at Pinterest.

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:16 am said:
  
  I shall go look at your board, Kelly. Yes, A Flintstone version would be very cool.
  
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Emilio Pasquale on February 22, 2015 at 10:05 am said:

I’m sorry I haven’t visited in a while but I love your new banner photo! This VW, no seat belt? Duct tape is a good alternative, as you mention!

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:20 am said:
  
  Hi Emilio, and thanks for coming around. Let me know next time and I’ll have some fresh coffee for you.
  
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  - Emilio Pasquale on February 22, 2015 at 11:26 am said:
    
    A lazy Sunday morning seems to be the best time to catch up! Espresso?
    
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  - Mike on February 22, 2015 at 11:30 am said:
    
    I have an espresso machine. Sure, you come over and I’ll hook you up. Bring muffins.
    
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  - Emilio Pasquale on February 23, 2015 at 3:40 pm said:
    
    You got it!
    
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warturoadam77p on February 22, 2015 at 10:07 am said:

I like the open-air look–can’t really call it a pickup truck.

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:21 am said:
  
  A truck, not. A mess, yes.
  
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  - warturoadam77p on February 22, 2015 at 10:24 am said:
    
    I think, one big FUBAR, just about covers it.
    
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  - Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:26 am said:
    
    Is that like a cluster****?
    
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  - warturoadam77p on February 22, 2015 at 11:52 am said:
    
    Exactly.
    
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Marilyn Armstrong on February 22, 2015 at 10:49 am said:

There was a time when me or a friend would have adopted that old bug and fixed her up. I guess it’s too late now, poor thing.

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:52 am said:
  
  Too late for me as well. Perhaps some brave soul will take it on.
  
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The Jagged Man on February 22, 2015 at 10:56 am said:

I am glad I wasn’t in this particular Beetle when the one I was in rolled twice down the interstate in 91′. Hell of a ride but in this car I would have zero chance of survival. Great shot Mike, Love the B&W!

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 11:07 am said:
  
  Damn. How hurt were you?
  
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  - The Jagged Man on February 22, 2015 at 11:19 am said:
    
    Not to bad really considering the thing didn’t have working seat belts. I had a bruise the size of my fist at the base of my skull, moderate whiplash plus a few stitches on my chin. I also had a foot print on my face where the driver stepped on my head to get out the car. Oh and the battery broke loose and fell out of the Beetle’s drivers side back side window that popped out.
    
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  - Mike on February 22, 2015 at 11:29 am said:
    
    You got real lucky. You should have been paralyzed or dead.
    
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  - The Jagged Man on February 22, 2015 at 6:50 pm said:
    
    I agree Mike. I dodge a bullet on that one for sure.
    
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Chillbrook on February 22, 2015 at 11:43 am said:

A fixer-upper! Great chassis for a kit car.. if there’s any chassis left that is! 🙂

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  It was all chopped up but the chassis is still there, for the most part. 9:36 pm where you are?
  
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  - Chillbrook on February 23, 2015 at 12:46 am said:
    
    In Cornwall Mike. That is until tomorrow when I’ll be in Iceland again. 🙂
    
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womanseyeview on February 22, 2015 at 12:02 pm said:

Not that I’m an expert but I’d say this one was a goner…

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 12:33 pm said:
  
  I would agree but it sat there looking like someone just parked it. A curious thing, that bug.
  
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quarksire on February 22, 2015 at 4:13 pm said:

i’d buy it…….. 😎 yep yep 🙂

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 7:44 pm said:
  
  I would guess it could be had for very little cash.
  
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dorannrule on February 22, 2015 at 4:45 pm said:

Talk about rundown things sparking fond memories! You do know how to find them Mike. We had a Dodge station wagon that seated 9 first and then went to a “bug.” Could this be it?

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Did you leave it in Puerto Vallarta?
  
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LB on February 22, 2015 at 7:54 pm said:

The one who hangs on the longest, gets the ownership papers!
Used to love riding around in my friend’s powder blue VW in Highschool. So much fun!

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 9:37 pm said:
  
  Other than the fact they were designed specifically for Hitler, they were, are, good cars.
  
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  - LB on February 23, 2015 at 5:43 am said:
    
    I did not know that!
    
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singhcircle on February 22, 2015 at 8:40 pm said:

I almost thought I would see the last driver!

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 9:36 pm said:
  
  Dead and rotting in his rotting car?
  
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Sue Slaght on February 22, 2015 at 10:29 pm said:

You make me burst out laughing. I guess I’m late for Espresso.

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- Mike on February 22, 2015 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  You have an espresso now and you won’t sleep until Tuesday.
  
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natuurfreak on February 23, 2015 at 2:25 am said:

As souvenir it’s ok but as a car it’s not my dream

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- Mike on February 23, 2015 at 8:17 am said:
  
  Yes, it mostly is a pile of junk, eh.
  
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Jim Brennan on March 18, 2015 at 1:45 pm said:

I owned one of those Bugs, a red one. They were the days you could easily do a tune-up, set the points, change the oil, all in less than an hour. My four kids used to ride in the back window well when they were toddlers. I’d be arrested for that today. Always started no matter the weather, was good in snow, and didn’t mind a beer-bump or two on a late night home from the pub.

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- Mike on March 18, 2015 at 2:28 pm said:
  
  Great stuff Jim. Nowadays I think bugs have become more a chick car, or at least I see few men driving them.
  
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