Cool history lesson. Btw that black fuelie is wow. Shaved the beard I see, dude you look 16 yo! Haaaa! Awesome shop, and thanks for posting these. Great job
Thanks for adding this. I was telling my 19 yo son about a Beetle my high-school friend had that I had to drive when I was 15 because she had hurt her foot and how I had to shift, but it was clutchless!
Hey there Junior, Or should I say Uncle Fester? I LOL'd real hard. Thanks for another great tour around the shop. All things being equal, for a 1/4 mile race, I'd take the 427/435. For curves, I would go small block. Take care, Dan
My absolute favourite Beetle! It was an anomaly for sure. Getting parts can be difficult. But for those who cannot drive stick, this is a dream come true.
I had a 1971 Super Beetle from new till I wrecked it in a freeway rollover crash in 1978. I almost never used the low gear in the semi-automatic - only for really steep hills. To get into reverse you had to push down on the gearshift knob, and I once watched a valet struggling to figure that out as he tried to bring me my car.
Hey, I own a 68 VW automatic since 1978. Which I restored after getting it as a graduation gift from my neighbor. It a white with Blk upholstery.!. And today in 2024 I still own it and it’s my daily driver.🇺🇸✊🏽🎉😇🙏🏽👍🏽
hey @reyzapata9375 I am thinking of buying a 72' VW 1302 automatic. unfortunately the hydraulic valve is broken but expect no problems to repair. Any recommendation?
@@marcosescuder2697 , I do recommend rebuilding the entire and Chech the trans for any defect. Since I had mine I rebuilt my entire engine 2 times and light maintenance on my transmission.!. Personal repairs and maintenance will keep you going.!. Good Luck.😊🙏🏽👍🏽
I loved my Semi-Auto Bug. It used to make pedestrians jump out of their skin because when you rest your hand on the shifter the air tank under the rear wing would purge and make a loud PSSSHHH! noise similar to a lorrys air brakes
Lots of 2 strokes run backwards. I know many snowmobiles do. A lot of times if your stator is going bad it will reverse the spark timing and cause it run backwards unintentionally.
Absolutely, my love for auto restoration is not limited to C2s. We've built quite a few killer C3s and I'm not opposed to doing another. Thanks for your support!
*Still have my Autostick after about 50 years... Los Angeles area. Have had it since High School. Would really like to find somebody local who can strip it down to metal, etc. and restore it*
I owned one of these (Brazilian built? RHD) in London in the 70s. An absolutely appalling POS. There was a technique for driving it which required me to grab the gear knob, which contained a micro-switch, before trying to shift. This actuated the vacuum servo which disconnected the clutch. Slightly mis-timing that was problematic. And, when stalled and with a dead or dying battery there was almost no way of bump starting the car. There weren't many of these about - at least i never heard of another one locally. I kept it for about a month. A true POS.
Solid lifter I would think is faster., but the torque of the 427 was incredible.. I’ve rode in both when I was a teenager and my uncles where in their late twenties. The brothers loved to race them. The 64 was faster off the line, but that big block torque at a roll would pull away. Both where just awesome. At 55 years old now, I still can feel the thrill of those cars. Felt like a real race car
@@gsmith207 We are going to find out when cars done .... 64 365hp coupe 4.11 rear 4 speed VS 1966 427-425hp 4 speed 3.70 rear going to make 4 runs Jr vs Sr as drivers switching cars between rounds
I have a 67 with the small block high horse. It was highly overpowered, until I did some mild suspension work, such as new rubber, gas shocks, and a Borgeson power steering box. But it still seems possibly overpowered, as I could easily spit it out.., so I wonder why somebody would have wanted the big block? Is it just for the punch appeal? However my eighty-two-year-old mechanic, who used to race around the world, including lemans, said the Big Blocks we're faster on the track, because of a higher top-end. But I'm sure that's after a pretty severe race tune.
In the '50's, Keikhaefer Mercury made the 70 horsepower "direct reversing", model 78A, outboard motor. It had a single lever control with no "neutral". In the center position the motor was off. When you moved the lever forward the magneto would rotate for running in forward and the starter would engage spinning it in a forward direction, same for reverse. th-cam.com/video/eClnL5El2CM/w-d-xo.html
That mess. is nothing special the only thing different is the starter spins the other way. Same system is used in nearly all 2 stroke golf carts. Fuel pump is driven off of pressure pulses from the crankcase so rotation doesn’t matter
Cool history lesson. Btw that black fuelie is wow. Shaved the beard I see, dude you look 16 yo! Haaaa! Awesome shop, and thanks for posting these. Great job
Thanks for adding this. I was telling my 19 yo son about a Beetle my high-school friend had that I had to drive when I was 15 because she had hurt her foot and how I had to shift, but it was clutchless!
Looking pretty sharp with the new shave
Hey there Junior,
Or should I say Uncle Fester? I LOL'd real hard.
Thanks for another great tour around the shop.
All things being equal, for a 1/4 mile race, I'd take the 427/435. For curves, I would go small block.
Take care,
Dan
My absolute favourite Beetle! It was an anomaly for sure. Getting parts can be difficult. But for those who cannot drive stick, this is a dream come true.
Clearly, you've never driven one.
@@royhorologic1732 clearly I have. Many times.
I had a 1971 Super Beetle from new till I wrecked it in a freeway rollover crash in 1978. I almost never used the low gear in the semi-automatic - only for really steep hills. To get into reverse you had to push down on the gearshift knob, and I once watched a valet struggling to figure that out as he tried to bring me my car.
Hey, I own a 68 VW automatic since 1978. Which I restored after getting it as a graduation gift from my neighbor. It a white with Blk upholstery.!. And today in 2024 I still own it and it’s my daily driver.🇺🇸✊🏽🎉😇🙏🏽👍🏽
hey @reyzapata9375
I am thinking of buying a 72' VW 1302 automatic. unfortunately the hydraulic valve is broken but expect no problems to repair. Any recommendation?
@@marcosescuder2697 , I do recommend rebuilding the entire and Chech the trans for any defect. Since I had mine I rebuilt my entire engine 2 times and light maintenance on my transmission.!. Personal repairs and maintenance will keep you going.!. Good Luck.😊🙏🏽👍🏽
The 1969 Mercury 220 snowmobile also ran in reverse to back up. Cool!
I had this beetle when I was learning to drive back in 1983 It was fun. Not many people have heard of auto-stick. I wonder what years they were made.
I loved my Semi-Auto Bug. It used to make pedestrians jump out of their skin because when you rest your hand on the shifter the air tank under the rear wing would purge and make a loud PSSSHHH! noise similar to a lorrys air brakes
I have a 1969 Autostick I love it! I've had it for 3 years now. 2024
Hey Jr, I like your new look!
If it's a 2 stroke it doesn't have cams. Some newer 2 stroke snowmobiles spin backwards for reverse. It has a 4 speed transmission.
I own a 1968 automatic stickshift, its fun to drive
Lots of 2 strokes run backwards. I know many snowmobiles do. A lot of times if your stator is going bad it will reverse the spark timing and cause it run backwards unintentionally.
Loved my beetle. Wish I never had sold it
There was a Porsche sportamatic similar to the VW you showed.
I have had a 66 Coupe 427/390hp, and a 65 Coupe 327/365hp. The small block definitely felt faster.
I love what you guys do to these Corvettes. Do you have any interest in restoring a 1969 Corvette?
Absolutely, my love for auto restoration is not limited to C2s. We've built quite a few killer C3s and I'm not opposed to doing another. Thanks for your support!
Stick with the Corvettes and put the beard back on! Your marvelous 👍
*Still have my Autostick after about 50 years... Los Angeles area. Have had it since High School. Would really like to find somebody local who can strip it down to metal, etc. and restore it*
I actually had 2 of these, just by coincidence.
It’s a 3 speed, they used second third and fourth. The torque converter works all the time.
And the Nomad?😮
I owned one of these (Brazilian built? RHD) in London in the 70s. An absolutely appalling POS. There was a technique for driving it which required me to grab the gear knob, which contained a micro-switch, before trying to shift. This actuated the vacuum servo which disconnected the clutch. Slightly mis-timing that was problematic. And, when stalled and with a dead or dying battery there was almost no way of bump starting the car. There weren't many of these about - at least i never heard of another one locally. I kept it for about a month. A true POS.
Here is the question guys 1964 bone stock 365hp sold lifter VS 1966 bone stock 427-425 both 4 speeds who wins ??? we will find out soon
Solid lifter I would think is faster., but the torque of the 427 was incredible.. I’ve rode in both when I was a teenager and my uncles where in their late twenties. The brothers loved to race them. The 64 was faster off the line, but that big block torque at a roll would pull away. Both where just awesome. At 55 years old now, I still can feel the thrill of those cars. Felt like a real race car
@@gsmith207 We are going to find out when cars done .... 64 365hp coupe 4.11 rear 4 speed VS 1966 427-425hp 4 speed 3.70 rear going to make 4 runs Jr vs Sr as drivers switching cars between rounds
@@classiccarsofsarasota Personally, I cannot wait!! 👍 ... (thought you were just blowing smoke when you mentioned that possibility in the video)
I have a 67 with the small block high horse. It was highly overpowered, until I did some mild suspension work, such as new rubber, gas shocks, and a Borgeson power steering box. But it still seems possibly overpowered, as I could easily spit it out.., so I wonder why somebody would have wanted the big block? Is it just for the punch appeal? However my eighty-two-year-old mechanic, who used to race around the world, including lemans, said the Big Blocks we're faster on the track, because of a higher top-end. But I'm sure that's after a pretty severe race tune.
only other car ive seen with an auto-stick is the Citron DS
Single 4 427 425 typically run a little faster
327 -365 HP IS faster then the big block with the same rear ends and the small block will hold together better.
In the '50's, Keikhaefer Mercury made the 70 horsepower "direct reversing", model 78A, outboard motor. It had a single lever control with no "neutral". In the center position the motor was off. When you moved the lever forward the magneto would rotate for running in forward and the starter would engage spinning it in a forward direction, same for reverse. th-cam.com/video/eClnL5El2CM/w-d-xo.html
What year is it ?
I have a 1968 automatic stickshift
With the same gearing a 365hp vs 435hp is probably close in acceleration but the lighter 365 will handle better. Give me a 65 fuelie with disc brakes.
Vespa ape 50 has 4 forward gears and 4 reverse gears
It had a clutch, it just didn’t have a clutch pedal.
First…..you shaved the beard! Too hot in Florida already?
That mess. is nothing special the only thing different is the starter spins the other way. Same system is used in nearly all 2 stroke golf carts. Fuel pump is driven off of pressure pulses from the crankcase so rotation doesn’t matter
Your beard or clean shaven is a source of comments here? Wear your face as you like, your choice, and later for the critiques! 👍 ♐
Think of an airplane engine when it lands, the engines are placed in reverse to help stop the plane