Left for 23 years in a garage! VW beetle with heart of a racer!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2019
- You wouldn't know it, but this was once a hot little street racer... 25 years ago!
we exhume a former street racer v-dub from a FULL garage where it sat since 1996.
will there be money to be made??? or was it a big mistake!? watch and see!
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As someone who has led an anxiety-ridden life since childhood and after having had a very long and difficult day, your uploads are a great source of solace. Thank you!
I bought one that had been sitting since the early 1990s, only has 64,000 miles, and is now worth 10x's what was paid; and has won many awards in the show circuit! Love love love my '67!
I had a 67 as well! It was the first year for a 12 volts and back-up.reverse lights!
India Francis I have a 73 lime green with a black convertible top. My pride and joy!
Ok, so I have many comments. 1st of all the adorable lil neighbor lady moderating while you climb up on everything and then saying "Ok...just Pick it up and move it boys" and then giggles. 2nd WOW what an amazing tow truck driver ... tough guy. Bless him-- what a great work ethic he continued to have even after breaking his fingers. 3rd how fun that you bought the car you and your son found together--father and son memories. 4th You rushing home to make room for the VW--crack me up 5th HaPpY B-day to your Mom. Thanks for a great video--very entertaining
Haha :)
My ex-husband and I used to race a 66 Volkswagen. Someone will have a good time with this one. So great that you rescued it from it's resting place. 🌷
nice score on the vw, cant wait to here it get fired up,
I think I may sell as is. Although it would be nice to hear what it sounds like.
Mustie1 commented on your video. What an honor
This was so great. Loved how you took us on every step of the journey. Absolutely fantastic, Alex. Thanks!
I shared this video with my cousin. He will love this video. He owns a black one just like that. He takes real good care of it. He takes it apart and cleans it good and puts it back together every year. He's been driving his around for a very very long time. It's good reliable and cheap on gas
My Dad used a 67 beetle to deliver food from our restaurant. He bought it new, had our restaurant logo hand painted on the sides, he said he could park anywhere. Sometimes I got to go with him, and because of those memories, I love Beetles. Other than that, I'm not really a car person, but I still enjoy watching all you videos. Thx
Agree with everyone else, you need a compressor, a towing dolley and a basic tool kit to aid you in collecting cars or motorbikes. Maybe one of the tool manufacturers will sponsor you.
Yeah towing costs, even for short distances, are absolutely insane. He probably spent more on the towing than he did for the cars. LOL
That Ambulance could handle a WINCH off her rear end !!
Oooo a Tim Horton’s ad. How Canadian 😁. Don’t skip the ads, folks, they support the channel.
midgardette ads? I don’t ever see any ads on his videos. Perhaps cause I’m in Australia?
LouLou possibly. I wonder if Tim Hortons coffee has made it to Aus
midgardette hmmmm haven’t heard of it
Thank you so so much for giving this little bug another chance of life, we've been restoring mine for over 10years...this is an EASY little project for the right person. Again thank you. ❤️
So much flashback! My mom had a 69 squareback and my dad a beetle about the age of that one. These were the first cars I remember riding in and rode in them through my teens and even took my driving test in the sqareback when I was 26 years old! The knobs, the seats, the windows, everything! I can smell that car from here. Thanks for sharing
I don't understand why people do any thumbs down on your videos. I honestly don't see any issues or reasons
Wow, my love for Beetles have been since I was so little. You're so lucky to find an old one to try to fix up, because the new models aren't like the old tried and true. WooHoo!
Karen Quick So true!
I love VW’s! My 1972 was my first car. One I was able to fix it the engine with a piece of electric tape. I had to make sure my spare tire was always full, because it’s pressure washed my windshield. 😁
I adore beetles!!!!!! They really have a soul and personality. My first car was a beetle....my moms first car was a beetle....my dads first car was a beetle....an aunts first car was a beetle...and an uncle still only drove beetles until a few years back.
I think that ambulance has seen more action since you became its owner than it ever did in service..lol
Wow that tow truck driver just picked up the car and moved it! He's in the right business. I see the vision in what you buy.
Never a dull moment with you. Love watching you and your family
I remember back when every other car on the road was a VW Bug. Really enjoyed this!
Watching the VW move past that annoying blue wrapper thing was insanely satisfying. Love that bug's color. What year is it? My dad had a '68, which became my first car years later. Dark blue. God I loved that car. Seeing the interior takes me right back to when my cousin and I scrubbed mine down after dad gave it to me - a solid decade's worth of Lucky Strike tobacco coating that took days of scrubbing to sorta remove. Later replaced with a high schooler's smoke of a different sort...
The previous owner said it was a '68 in the previous video.
@@zegobou Thought it looked familiar!
@@zegobou the gas cap door gives it away as a 68. It was the only year there was the indent for your finger to open it.
"Some parts of it are carlike." LOL
Best comment on the vid!!! LOL
I love VW beetles! Good luck with getting it sold
Another neat adventure. LOL when the little lady said, "WOW", when y'all picked up the back of the VW.
God Bless You and your family, especially your pretty Mom. ❤❤❤
My first car was an old VW fastback. My sister had a 1968 Beetle, which I learned to drive stickshift in.
It gave me such a rush of nostalgia to see you turn on the wipers and honk the horn. Thank you for that!
I can actually even remember the smell of my beetle.
That tow truck driver is the man!
My cousin had a beige beetle like that when I was a kid. Loved it.
Just remember that TH-cam AdSense needs us the let the Ads play though to actually pay Alex! We need to support Curiosity Inc every way we can!
Awww
Ohhh I didnt realise that. I will from now on 👍🏻
The one thing about a beetle, it's a very simple car easy to replace parts and a great first auto, worth more each day. Good luck !
You have so much energy! I wish I had a fraction of the energy you have!
It's like watching a toddler with a driver's licence, ripping around the entire Province. I'm tired out just watching.
Glad to see you are back doing the things I love to see finally done with the house
Here in UK a greenhouse is a small glass building you grow plants like tomatoes in. Where you went with your mum we call s garden centre line.😊😁
Here in Australia, we call them nurseries. 😂
@@missyd5016 We have nurseries too (and not just the child daycare kind), but the garden centres are the retail oriented places where prices tend to be a little high. They often have a café/restaurant attached, and are the sort of place you can spend an hour or two browsing/shopping. A nursery is usually a bit more basic a place where the plants are actually grown, and the prices are usually a little more reasonable.
I think you got an amazing deal on the two Volkswagens and the motorcycles. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Awesome tow truck driver going above and beyond. Love the Beetle, looks like it might be a winner for you :)
Awesome results! Looks like a fun day.
That tow driver is AMAZING!
Alex, the parts car is a pre '68 meaning an early car. Unfortunately the only parts that are going to transfer over to the other bug are the nuts and bolts. The reason you dont see a dash is because '68 is the first year of the padded dash. The person probably was using the Ebersbacher heater because the channels were rotted out (Not to mention it's freezing up there)
I knew you couldn't resist, especially since you cleared out your garage for it.
Always 'something' interesting on your channel, its why I love it so much!
I used to have one like that, though not souped up. Mine was a semi-automatic, built with war veterans in mind. My granddad bought it and eventually gave it to my mum who ended up giving it to me. It was cute, but the heating only worked in the summer and it would only safely go up to 70kmh. With this I frequently crossed Germany, until I sold it to a friend, cos I needed a bigger boot, but good times were had with it, Blues Brothers tape running usually. A trip down memory lane!
My last child was born in 1996 & I'm 5yrs older than that bug!
My first car was a 1976 VW Bug convertible (god awful mustard yellow with black top) had so much fun with that car!
Fun! Love watching it light up.
I could watch you organize a garage your videos and commentary is that interesting. Keep making videos! 🙌🏻
i'd totally be that curious neighbor if something like this went down in our street 😂 hopefully someone restores this rusty lil car, beetles are nice! 🙂 their big round headlights make them look so friendly 😊
I'd be there too LOL
Alex, DO NOT PART OUT THE ENGINE ! The car may look terrible to you but absolutely not for a VW fanatic - and there are many, many out there .This car is in great condition.
As someone suggested, go on mustie1 vlog and get in touch with him. He's part of a VW mafia down in N.H and Connecticut and they are always looking for Beetles, even more so when in condition as yours. And your parts car and engine. Trust me, don't part out this car !
And, BTW, when looking/rescuing a car, always bring some tools AND a compressor. Makes your life way easier. Been there, done...
Marc René Yvon , duck man cycles and vw repair. you should see the 58 vw oval he chopped and rebuilt. it was broke in half and holes everywhere. looks good now. he has a lot of videos of pulling the bodies off, replacing the floors and heater channels and putting them back together. the guy is kind of weird but he would have this thing on the road in a week. vvduckmanvv
mustie1 ROCKS !!!
I don't know why, but there's nothing more exciting to me than watching old cars get towed out of their tombs and then getting their first examination when they arrive in their new driveways. It was exciting with my project car, and its almost as exciting watching it second hand on TH-cam.
I been in the process of restoring a 1973 Super beetle and it has been a fun adventure. Great video.
Alex, My first cars were bought new. A 63, 67 and 71 beatle.
white, red and blue. respectively.
I put 12k mile on the 67 on a two month road trip around the US. The next summer I put about 9500 miles on another road trip.
The 67 never broke down in spite of travels up and down mountains and dirt back roads.
The one time the car stopped running was the day I left the main Highway in Colorado and attempted to take the mountain road to Telluride. I got a couple of hundred feet up the narrow path with high cliffs on the right and a big plunge down the valley on the drivers side. The car vapor locked and the engine died.
Sitting in the drivers seat with one hand on the wheel and the other on the emergency brake and moving VERY slowly and praying, I was finally able to back down to the main road.
I got out of the car and kissed the ground!
Oh, I forgot to mention, there was a sign by the road which said"Road to Telluride, four wheel drive. vehicles only."
Many years later I met a fellow from that area and told him my story.
"It's a good thing you stalled", he said " because when those signs say four wheel drive vehicles only, they mean it!,
You would have had to climb boulders and ford streams."..so in spite of my ignorance, someone was looking out for me.
That's my VW story, I hope you like it.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
This was an adventure! Enjoyed every minute!
Happy Birthday to your mom! Can't believe you bought the Beetle but I understand the logic.
YES!! Im SO happy you got the beetle, WOOHOO!
Nice find on the VW beetle. And my mom love green houses, pretty much anything that has to do with gardening.
For an old VW Beetle, in the North, it is great shape. Call Mustie1 ;)
Came to drop a referral to Mustie1, well played Tim.
@@mikemccoy4832 The mans a VW savant! ;)
lol I was expecting there would be a Mustie1 comment here somewhere.
Mustie1 roadtrip.
Yep. Same here. Mustie1 would be the one to save this car!
The radio works, it's a keeper.
Haha! I keep my expectations low!
@@CuriosityIncorporated It's been my experience, that if it has a radio and it doesn't work, don't buy it.
Happy Birthday to your Mum 🎂 awww the bug just needs some love x
I'm watching this, and you are so optimistic! Guess I lack vision. Can't wait to see the transformation.
Love this video man!!
Thanks so much for watching it! Need a VW? ;)
I love the sweet lady who was trying to help!
Love your channel! Very addictive!
Cool finds! Happy Birthday to your Mom!
You GO Antique Man!!!!!👍🏼
I’m so glad you saved the beetle ❤️
Herbie rides again
The complete Beetle is a 68 or 69. The separate decklid is the original one for the car. The vented one is from either a 68/69 convertible or up to a 71. It was common for the VW guys to put convertible decklids on for additional cooling other than the vents below the rear window. VW took notice and made them standard on all Beetles in 1970. In 1972 they went to 4 sets of vents. The parts car is a 65 or 66, and is actually very different from the other car. Yes parts can be swapped, but when completed correctly, they have different looks. As for that one not having a dash, it shouldn't have a padded dash. They didn't become standard until 1968. I also wouldn't say that the blue car has a racing motor. It has a dual port motor which is a 1600cc and I can see it has a larger intake and the larger carb and external oil filter, but it's certainly not a racing motor. If it were a racing motor it would have dual carbs and a lot more performance goodies and wouldn't have the tubes on the sides of the motors. It's got a little more pep. For being a Canadian car, it is pretty solid looking. I've seen much much worse here in Western PA. You're pretty much right on at $2000-2500 for the car and if the parts car is decent, you might be able to get $2000 out of that car (which is more desireable) as it looks pretty solid on its own as well.
What a cute bug. Alex, you sure know what you are doing! Bod Bless.
It never ceases to amaze me what people have just collecting dust or rusting away in garages, alleys, etc. So many treasures waiting to be found.
Why I love my job :)
@@CuriosityIncorporated such a great job you have. Super lucky.
Loved the old lady's reaction when you and the tow guy lifted up the beetle, lol. "Wow" indeed. Also, Happy Birthday mom!
The VW look very complete and in fairly good condition. I'm hoping that someone buys the whole car from you and.does a full restoration.
Really enjoy your channel. God bless to you and your family😊
Tow trucks are awesome! We recently blew the headgasket while driving down the highway. Only got 1/2 the car off the road. Of course it was night and raining! When the tow truck arrived, he quickly pulled our car into the bed of his tow truck. Drove us all the way home 32 miles and then HE paid the bill! Tow trucks are always welcome! Dont want to need another one real soon....
Loading both those bikes by yourself. My goodness Alex!
Love a bug Thanks Alex.
I can't wait to hear it fire up!
Happy birthday to your mum first of all second your a wonderful son. It was my birthday yesterday and my kids did nothing with me n gave me nothing so I sat as usual on my bed as I’m disabled all alone & wondering what I did wrong, I constantly help them out with anything they need and love my grandchildren to death but they do nothing for me. Could you good people on here help me decide if I stop helping them or not 😊
That’s so very sad :(
Safarii Jaime Don't stop, never give up. Happy birthday to you. Sometimes I feel disappointment too, but then I remind myself to appreciate the little things. I'm sending you happy birthday wishes and I feel your pain.
@Safarii Jaime Apparently, it is becoming common for kids to ignore parents & relatives. Don't give up, I guess, but don't let them take advantage of you without any thanks or consideration. Perhaps all they need is to realize you notice they they don't notice you to mend their ways. Hugs!
I'm so sorry.
Happy belated birthday to you. You're never alone, God is always with you. Rely on him and he will give you peace. Monetary things don't matter, but family does. Pray that their hearts will be softened and forgive them. Hugs.
The pair of beetles is a good buy, however your "parts car" is the more valuable one of the two as it is a pre 67' model. and has the wide 5 chassis. In my opinion, dont part them out, do a quick flip and sell them to someone who loves them for what theya re and will restore them or build them up at least.
Love the little beetle!
Flexing the muscles :) great finds
Familiar Alex statement "What have I done?"😖
Melissa is a saint! I would lose my mind without being able to park in the garage. 😂
Wait I thought garages were for all those bits you didn’t want in the house but didn’t want to throw away? We’ve been going wrong for decades! 😲🤣
Congrats on getting the blue Bug and already flipping the two bikes. Tyfs.
That BEETLE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!
LOL! Noticed all the pin-up girls on the wall when you walked into the shop!
Man Cave decorations. My friend's dad had the whole garage walls and ceiling covered in pictures and posters.
I talk to things when I am trying to do something with it!!! I thought it was just me being an old lady...
Robynn Peterson We all do that eventually 😂
I’m absolutely loving that bug it has a lot of potential glad to see it get saved
Alex, I LOVE your vids! You are the best narrator and you have the greatest sense of humor! Please keep making them!
Just so you know, having VW bugs is habit forming! I got a 57, and a 58 moon roof, then
a red 65! Think I paid $750. total for them.
Had them all at once and they all ran, too! Fun to drive!
Gidday, most likely mice have built nests in the tinware of the motor. Remove motor and break down the tinware before attempting to start. Very interesting vid.
You're sounding a lot better 😉
What an awesome car!!!! I've always wanted a beetle. I learned to drive a stick in my dad's Volkswagen Carmen.Ghia.
You need a gal of WD-40 lol
Karmann Ghia. Me too in 1979. My dad's was '68 vert. Mom said I could have it in 92 when they split up, but I had no storage. Oh well.
Lol thx I knew I spelled that wrong. Lol I loved that car. I hit a deer 🦌 in it once. They wanted to total it and dad told them no way I drove it over a 100 miles home after I hit it. Holding the steering wheel up. The U clam bolts for the Callum got ripped out on impact.
@@susansanders9332 Oh sh.... wow!!!
Uh huh, NOW you are seriously in my wheel house! pickin’...lover of all things old and weird AND VW’s 😂
Hi Alex :-)
When loading motorcycles try pushing it up the ramp backward. You’ll have better control.
Wow... VW was not as bad as it first looked. Be nice to see it on the road again.
Yay!!! I knew you'd go back for it...
Love love love that you got the bug! 💜 I'm living my dreams through you right now. Lol
Yay, New video!
That three minutes of video when the VW is being delicately wrenched out of that garage was tense! lol
I had a cb160 in the 90's but I had a hard time finding someone to fix it. Finally sold it about 10 years ago. It was a beautiful bike. I bought from motorcycle dealer in Milwaukee
Good for you Alex I could the excitement in you moving that ole beetle out!!!
That's an awesome tow truck driver! Happy birthday to Mom! I've never seen
"Rod Stewart's wig" where I live in California either! Can't wait to watch these new projects!
Bought a brand new cherry red VW Super Beetle with twin pipes in 1974...Sold it in 1976 when I was too pregnant to get behind the steering wheel......I have missed that bug ever since. Would love to have a restored one just like it.
I would for sure fix this up for myself😍
That brought back a lot of memories of my mother in law who had a white beetle . And reminded me you can be close to your mother in law. At first was rocky. then we went shopping in the beetle and then it all changed :)