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Ford Tempo Fanatic
03/08/09

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That shade of blue is intense.
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Six Flags Over Tomsk
03/08/09

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Anyone else think VW should consider building at least concept versions of Type 3 inspired retro-wagens? The New Beetle was a smash hit for the first couple of years, and the Microbus definitely would have done the same (But then we wouldn't have gotten the awesomeness that is a badge-engineered Grand Caravan...), so why not? And while they're at it, how about a Tiguan-based homage to the Thing?
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MushyHeirloom
03/08/09

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I haven't seen a fastback in many years up here in New Hampshire. In fact, aside from one or two rogue 181s, air-cooled VWs around here are limited to summer-driver Beetles and Buses. Though there was a lovely yellow Squareback in Marlborough at one point...
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A strolling player
03/08/09

@Foozy Ploosh Room: I don't recall ever seeing any old VWs around down here excepting the standard Types 1 and 2 and a smattering of Karmann Ghias. There's also a bus with a, uh, shortened wheelbase, like, about 40 inches.
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Maxichamp
03/08/09

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I drove through High Street in Alameda a couple of weeks ago. I literally saw six to ten DOTS cars within a one mile stretch. That island is a time machine.
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sos10
03/08/09

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A baby blue 3 door 1971 VW Type 3 fastback!

I always found the Type 3 was way under estimated, the design has many interesting elements which are missed in many current day VW's. and it is baby blue, my fav. car color.
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engineerd
03/08/09

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My buddy's mom had one of these. I looked forward to when it was their turn to drive me to school just so I could ride in the killer squareback. It had an aftermarket tape deck in it (this would have been c. 1988) which ate tapes, so we only listened to the radio.
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Leeeeena the Jalopchick
03/08/09

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Wow, I think this car got hit with all the accumulated rust karma of the rest of the cars in Alameda. I'm not really a huge fan of most "classic cars" but this particular specimen for some reason makes me want to get into restoration and bring it back to former, um... glory.
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Ileee
03/08/09

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My neighbor has one of these.

He is planning on lowering it and going for retro-look.

Sounds good!

These are interesting cars.
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Deartháir II
03/08/09

@Ileee: A friend of mine did that when I was in first-year college. They look amazing when they're nicely dropped, and with a retro-style set of slightly-upsized wheels. Very sexy.
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.357
03/08/09

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I like the tape on the headlamp. Makes the car look more valuable.
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Novaload
03/08/09

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These were everywhere once. I didn't even know there was a corresponding sedan until I saw an old one tooling around.

And why is it only the blue ones that seem to survive?
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
03/08/09

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Alright, this Squareback is echt Jalop, I'll give you that. But I don't have to like it. Not VW's finest hour, though vastly better than the 411 that replaced them. I don't think I ever heard of a 411 that could be kept in a state of proper repair and operation. It's a blessing they aren't still staggering around anymore

There is something about a car where the nameplate has warped, and I adore the duct tape repair of the headlight mount. Sort of like glamourous false eyelashes. And you can't argue with the rust around trim that's now missing.

I also like how the rear quarter has slowly and deliberately become another color than the door and fender that are the same color as the rest of the car. And that rear bumper has had to earn its keep, repeatedly.

And of course, you can't argue with fuzzy dice. Ah, the stories this car could tell.
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tonyola
03/08/09

@Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Didn't the fuel-injected Type 3s have a nasty habit of catching on fire? I think I remember hearing stories about that.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
03/08/09

@tonyola: Dead men tell no tales. All thatr was left was a charred grease spot.
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Smells_Homeless
03/08/09

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It's the Blue Torpedo!

Stay away from the Schnappster, shit makes me hoark.
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smalleyxb122
03/08/09

@Smells_Homeless: You want to worm Crump's brother's chicks? You saw what he did to that Samoan dude.

The Stoned Age FTW.
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Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable
03/08/09

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= WIN

All other VWs = FAIL.
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tonyola
03/08/09

@Slantsick, with Infinite Improbability Drive:

These are FAIL? Bite your tongue (or your fingers as the case may be)...

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Deartháir II
03/08/09

@tonyola: I want an Iltis very badly. They're so hard to find for an appropriate price and in good condition.
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tonyola
03/08/09

@Deartháir now campaigns for leavethegun - takethecannoli: Cool as the Iltis is (and it is very very cool), the Schwimmwagen below it is the object of lust for me. Notice the wooden oars clipped to the sides - when was the last time you saw a car equipped with those? Assuming that you could even find a Schwimmwagen for sale, it would be outrageously expensive.
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A strolling player
03/08/09

@tonyola: Damn, I very much want that SP... probably with a VR6 swap, or something, but damn. That is hawt.
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Deartháir II
03/08/09

@tonyola: Well, yes, the Schwimmwagen is the obvious winner, but as you said, it's off my wish-list just due to sheer unattainability. I want one, but could never be bothered to spend that much money on one.
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Bumblebee
03/08/09

@A strolling player: I like how the inside of the wheel well is painted. When have you ever seen that before?
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A strolling player
03/09/09

@Bumblebee: Seriously, that's slick as hell. Wonder how big the engine compartment is... like, maybe 8.2L big...
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Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable
03/08/09

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You remember you once said to let you know if too much time passed between DOTS Mopar A-bodies? Consider yourself informed, then. ;)

I CAN HAZ MOAR VALIANT?
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