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lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago
James May's hatred of the Beetle is more of, as we say in the UK, a "wind-up" rather than a serious editorial comment. I'm sure James knows the true history of The Beetle but the piece wouldn't be funny if it were well thought out balanced and well reasoned. It's probably the only show on TV where blind prejudice, is universally embraced without complaint.

I shall continue watching avidly.:d
John.
64rotbox
14 years ago

That's it, I'm going to set up a Top Gear boycot here in Holland.

lil2lo wrote:



Aren't there more important things in life to be bothered about?
You can call me Al.
lil2lo
14 years ago
I was just joking about the boycot, I don't have the illusion I can do anything about it. And maybe it's just entertainment but when they start to destroy beetles, they just go to far in my opinion. Now they picked a 70's beetle, but what if they pick an oval or a split window to throw of a cliff or something like that? I think more people will be bothered.
64rotbox
14 years ago
I used to get really upset about Beetles being wrecked on TV, but that was in the 1970s and I was about 10 years old. The one being shot to bits in the first episode of 'Muffin', and the one they pushed off a dockside into the sea on Not The 9'O Clock News were standouts. 10 years later and I was scrapping dozens of the things for a living.

The more people bleat about it on the internet, the more they'll do it. Red rag to a bull. I'd like to see a few T2 campers dispatched, just for the overblown reaction it'll cause amongst the more fanatical dubby-dorks. It'd make the Marina Owners Club look like a bunch of happy scamps.
You can call me Al.
GKL 7
14 years ago

I used to get really upset about Beetles being wrecked on TV, but that was in the 1970s and I was about 10 years old. The one being shot to bits in the first episode of 'Muffin', and the one they pushed off a dockside into the sea on Not The 9'O Clock News were standouts. 10 years later and I was scrapping dozens of the things for a living.

The more people bleat about it on the internet, the more they'll do it. Red rag to a bull. I'd like to see a few T2 campers dispatched, just for the overblown reaction it'll cause amongst the more fanatical dubby-dorks. It'd make the Marina Owners Club look like a bunch of happy scamps.

64rotbox wrote:




Calm down Ben
64rotbox
14 years ago
I'm a loose lily, floating down an amber river...
You can call me Al.
Ovaltine
14 years ago

Now they picked a 70's beetle, but what if they pick an oval or a split window to throw of a cliff or something like that? I think more people will be bothered.

lil2lo wrote:


I have a 1970 and I am bothered. Why the willfull destruction of a much loved car, kids point at mine in the street and lovingly call it Herbie. The programme is entertainment only, not educational. It is aimed at stupid people who find wrecking cars, caravans and most anything else 'fun'. They forget that the Beetle brought motoring to the masses, who otherwise may never have driven a car. Yes, I think that they really do hate the Beetle, they can't accept that after 70 years it has not been buried, whereas the Suburus, Evos and all other fast cars they love are 5 minute wonders people soon forget.

The programme's for the low IQ, its crap :evil:
The way to end a good day out with your Split is with an Ovaltine!
lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago

I have a 1970 and I am bothered. Why the willfull destruction of a much loved car, kids point at mine in the street and lovingly call it Herbie. The programme is entertainment only, not educational. It is aimed at stupid people who find wrecking cars, caravans and most anything else 'fun'. They forget that the Beetle brought motoring to the masses, who otherwise may never have driven a car. Yes, I think that they really do hate the Beetle, they can't accept that after 70 years it has not been buried, whereas the Suburus, Evos and all other fast cars they love are 5 minute wonders people soon forget.

The programme's for the low IQ, its crap :evil:

Ovaltine wrote:



Oh for f**k save get over it. You know in the Viet Nam war they threw people out of helicopters...let's have a realistic perspective on this. It's only a lump of tin...find something real to complain about. :roll:
John.
Ovaltine
14 years ago

Oh for f**k save get over it. You know in the Viet Nam war they threw people out of helicopters...let's have a realistic perspective on this. It's only a lump of tin...find something real to complain about. :roll:

lifeintheslowlane wrote:


You're in the wrong place mate - tell that to those here that love their 'lumps of tin', and devote half their life to saving them :roll:
The way to end a good day out with your Split is with an Ovaltine!
lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago

You're in the wrong place mate - tell that to those here that love their 'lumps of tin', and devote half their life to saving them :roll:

Ovaltine wrote:



Don't try to deflect my repost...it's not about them getting real...it's you.
John.
pre67vw
14 years ago
its only a bit of fun...

People have been wrecking beetles one way or another since they were built, crashing/scrapping etc. At least this one will give a lot of people some enjoyment!!

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Looks like they took the engine out anyway
Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW
GKL 7
14 years ago


Since the very beginning.....



That'll buff out.
Ovaltine
14 years ago

Don't try to deflect my repost...it's not about them getting real...it's you.

lifeintheslowlane wrote:


With your logic you must be an avid Top Gear fan :roll:

Why are you wasting your time in the world of 'lumps of tin' (to quote you), when you could help with looking after homeless and poorly cats and dogs, things that have feelings :?
The way to end a good day out with your Split is with an Ovaltine!
Ovaltine
14 years ago

its only a bit of fun...

pre67vw wrote:


That's what the yobs say when they're caught torching you garage with your bug inside it :d
The way to end a good day out with your Split is with an Ovaltine!
pre67vw
14 years ago

That's what the yobs say when they're caught torching you garage with your bug inside it :d

Ovaltine wrote:



The difference is that's illegal. Top Gear can trash anything they've paid for, morris marinas, caravans, motorhomes, even beetles.

I'm an avid Top Gear fan, the boxing day episode was fantastic. It's all a bit staged, but then again its TV so what do you expect. I even like James May - even though he's a Beetle hater. But I reckon if he knew that it wouldn't exist today if it wasn't for the British Army then he wouldn't think so badly of it.

I reckon that's a mexican bug, so no great loss - I'm sure plenty of those are getting destroyed in Mexico every week.
Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW
lifeintheslowlane
14 years ago

With your logic you must be an avid Top Gear fan :roll:

Why are you wasting your time in the world of 'lumps of tin' (to quote you), when you could help with looking after homeless and poorly cats and dogs, things that have feelings :?

Ovaltine wrote:



You just don't get it do you...you just trot out this "superior" drivel:

"It is aimed at stupid people who find wrecking cars, caravans and most anything else 'fun'"...and..."The programme's for the low IQ, its crap"

Ovaltine wrote:



...and you wonder why people want to see you gone from this forum. Top Gear is probably the most watched and enjoyed motoring program in the world but you KNOW everything about it and that people who watch and enjoy it are of a "low IQ." How satisfying it must be to be so sure of yourself.

...as for me looking after things with feelings? Yes I do and will continue to do so.

You? You can just disappear into you garage and cuddle your '70 Beetle.
John.
59 Ragtop
14 years ago
As was said before,by many people on here, the more upset people get, the more Beetles they'll drop from Helicopters. I'm not losing too much sleep over a Mexican Beetle. Two-thirds end up as Taxis over there,you can bet there owners dont polish them with a Chamois every weekend:wink: As with the Marina's they destroyed,the more fuss kicks up the more they'll do it. Apologies for the rant,just had to add my two penneth:beer:
54 Gertie
14 years ago
I laughed my head off when I saw it.

:lol:
William
55Kab
14 years ago

I reckon that's a mexican bug, so no great loss

pre67vw wrote:



No, I think it's a 1970 model...so definately no great loss :wink:


Rattletrap
14 years ago
Interesting that this thread has resurfaced. Let's firstly remember from my(Standard Split) earlier post here.... The BBC Top Gear book 'Crap Cars' rated the Beetle as the worst car ever. This book was written by Richard Porter a contributor to 'Evo' magazine, the Petrol Head's favourite journal. Porter's an avid Beetle hater, I did write to him way back and he was unwavering on the subject.

Not long after the last anti-Beetle rant on the 'Top Gear' my '72 1300 was damaged and it was in my garden. Coincidence perhaps, but I'll be on my guard after their next anti-Beetle stunt.:shock:

James May's hatred of the Beetle is more of, as we say in the UK, a "wind-up" rather than a serious editorial comment. I'm sure James knows the true history of The Beetle but the piece wouldn't be funny if it were well thought out balanced and well reasoned.

lifeintheslowlane wrote:


May's a smart individual that knows his subject, and must know the Beetle's history very well. The Marina's British and based on the much loved Morris Minor's running gear, but that doesn't stop Top Gear trashing them.:d

As far as Clarkson is concerned he has no love of anything unless its very fast. In one of his videos he blew-up a perfectly good London Routemaster bus. We know from the press, TV and Boris Johnson how much this British icon is loved, more than any Volkswagen could aspire outside Germany (except you know who). He could have used any cheap end-of-life double decker, but no he went out of his way to destroy a British icon and symbol of our great manufacturing successes, a museum/collector/show piece.:evil:

No, I think it's a 1970 model...so definately no great loss :wink:

55Kab wrote:

Hey, I've a rather nice 1972 Martin :!:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
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