The Ultimate "Barn Find" and Build

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The Ultimate "Barn Find" and Build

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I came across this yesterday, and it is worth the time to read!

In a nutshell, a VW38 was found. Up till now the only known survivor of these 30 or so Beetle prototypes built in 1938 is at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg.

This one was found in the former east block of Europe, has been hacked, modified and who knows what else.

The thread is full of historical facts, and investigation as the car has been taken for restoration. It turns out that this is VW38 #6.

The car is currently in a total historical restore in Germany.

Check it out!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... sc&start=0
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Very cool. Glad to see things like this still turning up from time to time.
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Amazing! If cars could talk think of the stories this one could tell.
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Has anyone checked this lately? They have almost finished the restoration.

In a word, FANTASTIC!
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'88 Cabriolet, "Posh Bunny"
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Most impressive.
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