I would really rather have a bug at first glance, but can someone tell me why I should buy it? I have never owned a vw car but have plenty of vw engine experience (in aircraft).
I would want to make it fast of course, but where do you put the carbs? Forgive my ignorance, but I don't even know what the engine compartment looks like. I just saw that it is under the rear panel.
Thinking about buying a 67 Square back
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Air_Cooled_Nut
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They are becoming more popular. Personally, I hope they don't become popular because there weren't many made compared to Bugs plus it would drive up the prices 
The Type 3 was the upgrade, the better and more comfortable car from the VW lineup. If you really want a Type 3 then subscribe to the free email list at http://www.vwtype3.org Buy the Bentley shop manual, too, as it's a necessary tool for stock and custom cars. Learn how to work on the stock car before jumping in on a custom because it becomes a whole new ball game
The Type 3 was the upgrade, the better and more comfortable car from the VW lineup. If you really want a Type 3 then subscribe to the free email list at http://www.vwtype3.org Buy the Bentley shop manual, too, as it's a necessary tool for stock and custom cars. Learn how to work on the stock car before jumping in on a custom because it becomes a whole new ball game
'72 VW Squareback w/Berg 5-speed and ragtop
'76 VW Riviera Bus
'95 VW Jetta, Peloquin'd, CHE tranny, nicely modded
'81 Honda Goldwing, naked
'06 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 (monoposto)
'76 VW Riviera Bus
'95 VW Jetta, Peloquin'd, CHE tranny, nicely modded
'81 Honda Goldwing, naked
'06 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 (monoposto)
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Air_Cooled_Nut
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Re: Thinking about buying a 67 Square back
Are you serious? You're asking others if you should buy a particular car...and in a forum dedicated to the model...schmleff wrote:I would really rather have a bug at first glance, but can someone tell me why I should buy it?
With older cars you get them because you "get them". You have a connection. It's really an emotional reason.
Buy the ubiquitous Bug. That was your connection because it certainly wasn't with the Squareback.
'72 VW Squareback w/Berg 5-speed and ragtop
'76 VW Riviera Bus
'95 VW Jetta, Peloquin'd, CHE tranny, nicely modded
'81 Honda Goldwing, naked
'06 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 (monoposto)
'76 VW Riviera Bus
'95 VW Jetta, Peloquin'd, CHE tranny, nicely modded
'81 Honda Goldwing, naked
'06 Ducati Sport Classic 1000 (monoposto)
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raygreenwood
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hermit
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Type 3's RULE!
Or as Tram would say a type 3 is a VW with the bugs worked out. Have owned and driven type 3 and type 2 and type 4 VW's since 1973. That makes me prejudiced. After you spend some miles in a 3 or 4 you'll never go back to a beetle. Good Luck! Above all Have Fun!