My 59 Beetle called Lindor
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My 59 Beetle called Lindor
First of all I want to thank Herman again for selling Lindor to me and for suggesting her name as it suit her perfectly.
She is brown, round, smooth and as fine as the best chocolate and every thing the Lindor slogan says:
The iconic Lindor ball embodies passion, craftsmanship, innovation and quality
This post actually belongs in 3 topics
My Ride: As she will from now on be my special ride and pride
Score: As being able to purchase this great car was a big score for me
Trip Report: As going to fetch her in Pe and driving her the 900km back to Heidelberg Gp was our first trip together and I'm sure also and unforgettable one.
At first I wanted to bring her up with a car transporter but as it was going to cost about the same decided to go and fetch her and make it our first road trip and bonding exercise.
So me and a friend got on the bus Saturday night with a bag full of tools, spares and toothbrushes and all we used was the toothbrushes as Lindor did the 900km with out breaking a sweat, running like a Rolex, she didn't even use a drop of oil.
Herman fetched us from the bus stop in his nice Fastback and took us to meet Jacques who showed us his collection of buses, his nice work and some very nice green panels and some he manufactures him self.
Then we went to Herman's house, met his Brasilian and finaly I was able to meet my dream Beetle and fell in love straight away, couldn't stop
Believe me she is one sexy and the only thing I'm planing to change at this stage is to close up a few holes that lets a lot of wind in from the front, as I was last so could as last night many years ago in the back of a Samil in the army.
Unfortunately we where so exited about our trip that we never thought of taking a camera or a cellphone charger for that matter so we were only able to take a few pics of our trip home.
Lindor looking very sad to leave Herman
Lindor saying her goodbye's to the ocean
Me and Lindor at our first visit to the ocean together
Lindor after 500km all bright eyed about her new adventure
Lindor and Ouvrou meeting for the first time
She is brown, round, smooth and as fine as the best chocolate and every thing the Lindor slogan says:
The iconic Lindor ball embodies passion, craftsmanship, innovation and quality
This post actually belongs in 3 topics
My Ride: As she will from now on be my special ride and pride
Score: As being able to purchase this great car was a big score for me
Trip Report: As going to fetch her in Pe and driving her the 900km back to Heidelberg Gp was our first trip together and I'm sure also and unforgettable one.
At first I wanted to bring her up with a car transporter but as it was going to cost about the same decided to go and fetch her and make it our first road trip and bonding exercise.
So me and a friend got on the bus Saturday night with a bag full of tools, spares and toothbrushes and all we used was the toothbrushes as Lindor did the 900km with out breaking a sweat, running like a Rolex, she didn't even use a drop of oil.
Herman fetched us from the bus stop in his nice Fastback and took us to meet Jacques who showed us his collection of buses, his nice work and some very nice green panels and some he manufactures him self.
Then we went to Herman's house, met his Brasilian and finaly I was able to meet my dream Beetle and fell in love straight away, couldn't stop
Believe me she is one sexy and the only thing I'm planing to change at this stage is to close up a few holes that lets a lot of wind in from the front, as I was last so could as last night many years ago in the back of a Samil in the army.
Unfortunately we where so exited about our trip that we never thought of taking a camera or a cellphone charger for that matter so we were only able to take a few pics of our trip home.
Lindor looking very sad to leave Herman
Lindor saying her goodbye's to the ocean
Me and Lindor at our first visit to the ocean together
Lindor after 500km all bright eyed about her new adventure
Lindor and Ouvrou meeting for the first time
I'M ADDICTED TO BRAKE FLUID, BUT HEY I CAN STOP ANY TIME
1959 Beetle (Lindor)
1975 Fleetline panel (Ouvrou)
1971 Westy (Gypsy)
1959 Beetle (Lindor)
1975 Fleetline panel (Ouvrou)
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
Thank you for taking over her care, could not have gone to a better home.
Only had Great joy with her, she only treated me right. So sure she will do the same for you.
Nice bonding trip, and maybe your friend has more pic's for use. ??
Dixon, now you have two of the 3, that you need to fill your Golden Trilogy, so when are you getting your Fastback.
"Auf Wiedersehen", till we meet again in George.
Herman
( Definition of Golden Trilogy ;- Pre-1960 Beetle, Late Fastback, Split Screen bus.)
Only had Great joy with her, she only treated me right. So sure she will do the same for you.
Nice bonding trip, and maybe your friend has more pic's for use. ??
Dixon, now you have two of the 3, that you need to fill your Golden Trilogy, so when are you getting your Fastback.
"Auf Wiedersehen", till we meet again in George.
Herman
( Definition of Golden Trilogy ;- Pre-1960 Beetle, Late Fastback, Split Screen bus.)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
Cool story. Well done.
I hope to see her in George next year again at the old car show!
I hope to see her in George next year again at the old car show!
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Nice meeting you and Jacques...thanks for popping in ! let me know when you require some
Nice beetle you got !
Nice beetle you got !
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Excellent story and hope many years of fun.
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
Legen......
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wait for it!
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dary!!!
Hope you enjoy every second with your 'new' bug..
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wait for it!
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Hope you enjoy every second with your 'new' bug..
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
for jumping in and driving 900km home - aircooled enjoyment at its best Congrats again !
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
Fitted the Fleetline's wheels today just to see what it looks like
Turning circle is up to
Before
After
Turning circle is up to
Before
After
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1959 Beetle (Lindor)
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
makes her look older
I prefer the rostyles
I prefer the rostyles
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
Me too TonyTony Z wrote:makes her look older
I prefer the rostyles
Rostyles is definitely going back, those wheels is making her look butch
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Re: My 59 Beetle called Lindor
Very proud of the old lady past roadworthy with flying colors today.
I'M ADDICTED TO BRAKE FLUID, BUT HEY I CAN STOP ANY TIME
1959 Beetle (Lindor)
1975 Fleetline panel (Ouvrou)
1971 Westy (Gypsy)
1959 Beetle (Lindor)
1975 Fleetline panel (Ouvrou)
1971 Westy (Gypsy)