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Title: Classic bug - electric
Post by: kombikruiser on August 18, 2014, 09:37:39 PM
http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20130408-lightning-bug
Title: Re: Classic bug - electric
Post by: Rockdoc on August 19, 2014, 03:45:03 PM
Hmmmm maybe just me but "classic bug", and electric,  just seems wrong!.... unless of course the comment is "my electric 6 volt wiring system is getting olde, or my electric wipers are anemic or....    What an awful thing to do to a "classic bug" .... AND a sliding 63 rag to boot!. ARGGGG......   GO BUY A PRIUS!!!
Title: Re: Classic bug - electric
Post by: notorious B.U.G. on August 19, 2014, 09:32:35 PM

Thats kinda cool. There is a 70's electric beetle on craigslist for sale right now.
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/4556203957.html
$14 000 Lithium battery pack!
Maybe just me but People need to get over non stock modification of old beetles. By 1963, I think there were over 5 MILLION of these cars built.
With some exceptions like Split windows, they aren't some ultra rare Desoto or even like a 1969 camaro (93 000 built)

 
Title: Re: Classic bug - electric
Post by: Richard Kuczko on August 20, 2014, 05:58:15 AM
Tammy's been wanting to turn hers 59 beetle into a electric beetle for 2 years now.  When she is tired of not winning car shows she will do it hint hint.  Lol.
Title: Re: Classic bug - electric
Post by: dale-j on September 17, 2014, 08:58:07 PM
I'm just glad to see they didn't actually hack anything and it's totally modular/reversible.  If you're going to do it, at least don't wreck it.
As for me, I'll keep my 63 sliding rag running of 6 volt electric.... and gasoline, thanks.

Steve