Posted by: klaus53 - 01 September 2009 09:17:24
As a newbie here I thought I'd post up a few shots of my 53 Ragtop. As you can see there are a few bits that are wrong for the year - it's a bit of a survivor car, imported from east Germany in 91' I think people have just done what they can to keep it on the road over the years. It has the later big window model doors and front wings, 55-60 tail lights and those weird "elephant ear" indicators. One interesting point is that it also came with what I think is a pre 49' decklid - has a pressing for the numberplate - but has a later pope's nose tacked on. I'm slowly amassing the correct parts that I need for an eventual resto! Here are a couple of pics taken last week after the car came out for the first time in 2 years for a bit of a service and a clean up. The car passed its MOT and is now back on the road. [ATTACH]3482[/Attach] [ATTACH]3483[/Attach] [ATTACH]3484[/Attach]

Posted by: VW Stan - 01 September 2009 10:46:24
Hi Klaus, Looks like a lovely oval even with a few wrong bits. It must be nice to have the sunroof to make the most of the little sunshine we get! 8)

Posted by: klaus53 - 01 September 2009 11:12:28
[quote=VW Stan]Hi Klaus, Looks like a lovely oval even with a few wrong bits. It must be nice to have the sunroof to make the most of the little sunshine we get! 8) [/quote] Cheers Stan!

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 01 September 2009 13:20:41
Lovely car Klaus!

Posted by: Standard split - 02 September 2009 19:44:33
Yes, a nice car for sure, as you say a survivor car with some later parts:o Are the doors ribbed, the one I can see (the driver's) looks plain – late '55 on :?: Changing the doors is not a straight swap due to the different catch mechanisms and moulding on the pillar for the striker plate.

Posted by: blendfunctionwithform - 14 October 2009 14:10:43
Really nice Bug, love the colour.

Posted by: klaus53 - 16 October 2009 13:29:07
Cheers! Am loving being able to drive it after 2 years off the road!