Check out the new ride…
Courtesy of my consulting gigs… 71 VW Convertible…
Although semi-retired here, I still teach classes in my engineering speciality. Very satisfying to share my experience and knowledge, plus it brings in “fun money.”
So when I parked next to this VW (with a for sale sign) earlier this week, I decided to act. My very first car was a red 1966 VW sedan, and I always lusted after the convertibles. 52 years was long enough to wait.
Was it a mid-life crisis? If so, still much cheaper than a Corvette (or a girl friend — but after 51 happy married years that ain’t gonna happen 🙂 )
Thanks to the continuing consulting gigs, there was no negative impact on the budget for this little splurge. And thanks to my full time JumpToConsulting 33 years ago, I’m set for retirement anyway.
Not bragging — just sharing some happiness here and offering encouragement. Don’t delay — life is short — be sure to enjoy the trip!
P.S. Read more of my VW adventures here.
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Love it!!!!
Thanks, Tom. It is one sweet ride.
Hi Daryl – Congrats! My first car in 1968 was a 1962 red VW convertible I bought in DC. I really enjoyed driving around town and to the East coast beaches. My next car was a red Alfa Romeo Spider convertible. Also very enjoyable!
Cheers
George
Looks good.
Look like a nice machine, may you enjoy it for many,many years
Cool ride for sure! Job well done. I had a 70 Cheville SS 396 red with black stripes and 4 on the floor and loved it. Former Co-Op member
Thanks to all my old Cornhusker Co-op friends. Those were the days!
Sweet bug! As a former VW’er (1966 Squareback) treasure many a fond memory in the air-cooled bap-bap-bappity-bap vehicles.
Tweak the valves, change oil often, push start when necessary.
Thanks! You aptly described the life of a old VW owner.