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Posted: 19 Jul 2016

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1976 VW Beetle 1300 - EF 9896

1976 VW Beetle 1300 - EF 9896
Came across this old Beetle a while back, but I didn't have the camera with me at the time. So I was pleased to discover it still parked up in the same spot in Northallerton when I was passing yesterday.

Official records seem to suggest that this is a 1200, but the badging identifies it as a 1300 so take your pick. Either way, it isn't in the best of condition it has to be said, but given that it's sitting outside an MOT station maybe, just maybe, there are plans afoot for this old lady to be given a new lease of life.

Gary Schotel, .t.a.o.n., , Indycaver (Norm) and 6 other people have particularly liked this photo

22 comments - The latest ones
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
omg! (insert girl squeal) I love it!
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
Someone just suggested Wendi that you were maybe getting a bit too old for girl squeals, which I thought was a bit harsh ... wasn't me, honest, nope, wasn't me, that's a fact! ;)
8 years ago.
Shuttering Yukon has replied to autofantasia club
lol, one IS ɹƎʌƎu too old for anything!!
8 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
Awww... how cute (and what Wendi said ;) I know she's not a convertible, but yellow VW Bugs always remind me of this scene: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZuEz2VJ40

Just imagine the life she could be having with a little work. :)

I have owned 2 bugs. One was a Super Beetle and the other one wasn't. Both 1970s (powder blue and red.) I adored those cars and would get another one, but half the fun of them is driving a stick and I don't think my shoulder would go for that anymore. I used to love going to this car dealership in Seattle where they restored them. They had some gorgeous cars there.
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Karen's Place club
Those old Bugs and that dealership sound pretty cool Karen. Makes me wonder what you make of the way they revisited the design over recent years?

As for that link you posted, don't think I've seen that film so I found that opening sequence most enjoyable. Never mind the Beetle though, what about Goldie Hawn (sigh)! ;)
8 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to autofantasia club
I do like the new Bugs. I think they did good job on the design. I have never driven one though. My son actually learned on one in Driver's Ed. He said it was fun.

Oh, if you like Goldie Hawn that is a good movie. It's just good fun and she's adorable as ever. Chevy Chase is a great match for her too.
8 years ago.
 Stan Askew
Stan Askew club
great photo.
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Stan Askew club
Many thanks Stan! :)
8 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
Beetiful !!!!
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Pam J club
Ha, I see what you did there Pam, I see what you did ... have to say though unless they're very good puns really bug me! ;)
8 years ago.
 Clyde Sostand
Clyde Sostand
nice shot..
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Clyde Sostand
Just a street snap if truth be told Clyde, but I do like to capture these old cars wherever I come across them and I'm glad you're enjoying seeing them posted! :)
8 years ago.
 Gary Schotel
Gary Schotel club
Beautiful photo. Great car.
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gary Schotel club
Thanks Gary ... glad you like it! :)
8 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
Ooh, I hope so; great find, Paul!
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Valfal club
Glad you like it Val! :)
8 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
Indycaver (Norm) club
Neat find and photo Paul!
8 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) club
Thanks Norm ... seems to have been sat there for a while too! :(
8 years ago.
 Gary Schotel
Gary Schotel club
Great photo with the brick wall.
7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gary Schotel club
Thanks for that Gary and for the fave! :)
7 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifully coloured Beetle.
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7 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap! :)
7 years ago.

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