Since we were talking about black VW Beetles, let me share mine. This is a car that I bought way back in '93 and spent about 5 years rebuilding into a Cal-Look car. Originally the 2276cc engine had a pair of Weber IDA carb's, but I began to get restless and in the mid 2000's I converted it over to turbo power. Best E.T. is a 10.84 @ 127mph.
Since then, all desire to race the car has gone away. Too many parts broken and too much time invested. Waaaay too much power for a street car! The car is mothballed right now - waiting to be converted back to the original IDA Webers and a more streetable tune.
Street images: Jesse King
Track image: Unknown
Still one of my favorite Cal Look VWs EVER. That 3/4 rear shot just says it all. Black paint, ARE, fat tires. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteStephan is right, the version with ARE makes this car one of the best cal look ever !
ReplyDeleteshe deserves to be on the road again !! ;-)
It’s amazing how this Beetle was transformed to have that California look! I think you've done a great job with this car. Why not give it a second chance? I've seen other Beetles with a roof rack for that Cal-Look. You are lucky to own this classic car, and you driving it again will make me smile and other Volkswagen enthusiasts.
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