What a tragedy,,, The original guy, that talked with, understood, and loved VW's is gone. From Love bug fame, this guy knew what we all talk about! That our cars have "soul" ! Rest in Peace...
Buddy Hackett is Gone...
Jul 01, 2003
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I just heard about the bad news a few minutes ago. Here is a link to an article.
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Bill Berckman
67 Beetle Pictures at
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Family Reunion Show Sept 21 2003 Cincinnati OH
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Quite a Loss......Within the space of a week, we have lost Katherine Hepburn, one of the best, if not the greatest actress of our time, and now Buddy Hackett....I did notice that the Love Bug isn't mentioned at all in Buddy's article....
- Pete
Ah Yes fond movie memories... Buddy Hacket and Mickey Rooney driving that great looking red VW Convertible in "It's a MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD World". We will miss em.
"Wild" Bill Tucker and Linda
'78 VW Bus ( Old Rusty and she actually runs )
'76 Bug (It's in the garage being rewired, and interior installed)) : )
'67 Squareback ( Soon to be on the Front burner! )
'56 Oval Ragtop ( On the back burner) : (
Rare Air VW Club Website:
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Story forwarded by Dragenwagen
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