1968 VW Fastback!!

in #classiccar4 years ago

1968 VW Fastback!!

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In my actifit report of yesterday, I mentioned that I went on a classic car drive, and that I would do a post on the run. Before I however get to the classic car run post, I will do a post on my car, with which I went on the run.

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My classic car, is a 1968 VW Fastback. On Saturday, I washed the car and later on polished it as well. All these photos were taken, before I polished her.

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This car has a nice history, as it was bought new by my grandfather in 1968!! I was 5 years old at the time. My mother tells me that when my grandfather brought the car home, I told him the the car was very beautiful, and he then promised me, that one day, he will give the car to me. I then inherited the car in 1988, and has now promised the car to my daughter.

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I did repaint the car, but the interior (Except for the carpets) are still original.

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One of the interesting features of these cars, were that they had a boot in front and at the back!!

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This was achieved, due to the car having a flat engine located at the rear of the car, under the boot floor.

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Below is the view from the drivers seat.

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The vehicle still has a lot of its, original documentation, which is very nice.

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Below is the service card from the VW dealer. Just look at the service cost in Rand!! (Today a $=R16.67)

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Below is the accessory catalog, quite different than what we are used to these days.

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I really love this old car, and it makes me smile every time I drive it.

I hope you enjoyed the post.

Stay Safe!

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Amazing 😍

Thanks.

thats too classic model.

Thank you so much.

Wow! Great machine this. I don't have any veteran car in the moment, I have an old veteran motorcycle :)