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Sweet Longhorn Karmann Ghia in Austin, Texas

Written by Ken Altes

When I was 14, my sister’s boyfriend asked to swap my Honda S90 for his 1950s black Karmann Ghia for a few hours.  Yes, of course!  I drove that VW around for a while until it was low on gasoline.  I had no idea that the gas filler was under the front hood — it was pretty obvious that I was too young to be out alone in any car but I knew that the attendant wasn’t going to blow my cover!  (I never asked why the boyfriend wanted my bike that afternoon – was he undercover, too?)

I got these pics at Auditorium Shores and Lady Bird Lake.

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On My Travels: Volkswagen 1500 Notchback in Berlin Germany

Written by Ken Altes

Caught this sparkling Volkswagen Notchback Type 3 Sedan in Berlin recently. Lovely car, great color and condition. More familiar with the Squareback wagon, but these were available from 1961 to 1965. Type 1 is the Beetle and Type 2 is the van.Volkswagen 1500 Notchback Type 3 Sedan in Berlin GermanyVolkswagen 1500 Notchback Type 3 Sedan Berlin GermanyVolkswagen 1500 Notchback Type 3 Sedan Berlin Germany rear view

On My Travels: Volkswagen Convertible on Santorini Island

Written by Ken Altes

Stumbled upon this classic Volkswagen convertible in Santorini, Greece, during my escape from authorities in Austin. I’ll be back when the statute of limitations has expired for my transgression.Classic VW convertible in Santorini, GreeceClassic VW convertible in Santorini, Greece, detail emblemClassic VW convertible in Santorini, Greece, sideClassic VW convertible in Santorini, Greece, rear view

Dune Buggy in Central Austin

Written by Ken Altes

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