Wednesday, December 22 2004, @ 11:34 AM (-0700 GMT)
Hi,
I own, and am selling, a restored 67 Bug and have heard it referred to as "the rarest year" beetle by some. This is because it had more "one year only" parts on it than any other, and its the last of the "vintage" Bugs.
Here is a partial list of its features: Last year for "plumbers bumpers," low back seats, & first year for a 12V electrical system. Only year for dual-spout air cleaner, cut back deck lid, door handles, back-up lights, dash/window large knobs, door frame 12V sticker, etc.
My question is: what OTHER one year only things about it have I overlooked in my list above? I'm really curious.
Are there any web sites that get "in to" this sort of thing?
Also, if any one is interested, the History Channel, in a show called "Full Throttle," is presenting a show on the 1967 Bug, and Bug drag racing, at 9 PM, PST here in So. CA. I understand it will be repeated
3 more times.
Thank you,
Jim