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Photo Friday: Bug!

By Rene Fabre

Industry Observer with ARFCO Media

March 08, 2013 07:32 AM

Yesterday on my way home the afternoon sun is waning and the shadows are growing long. I stopped for a few groceries when I spotted this VW Bug in the Safeway parking lot. My first car was a 1966 bug and it still ranks right up near the top of my favorite cars. It was just so much fun to drive.

I try to get a photo when I see one. This one is really straight and in remarkably good shape for being 40 years old. I think it's a 73 or 74.

Classic early 70's VW Bug.

The shot was taken with my iPhone 4s using the Camera+ App… It's my default camera app and I love all the tools for taking photos, editing and applying special effects.

More on VW Bugs and Camera+ from previous posts... Slug Bug! Smack! No Hit Backs! and Camera+

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Peggy Wester

Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI

Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

What a cool looking car -- and that photo is pretty great, too. Has kind of an "old school" look to it.

Mar 08, 2013 07:36 AM

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Rene-nice photo, my first car was also a VW, I had a 61 Karmann Ghia, I think I must of got about a 100 miles per gallon. LOL.

Mar 08, 2013 07:38 AM

Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker

Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX

Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Yeah that looks like a pretty early model. I almost bought one just like that except a different color.

Mar 08, 2013 07:42 AM

Rene Fabre

ARFCO Media - Renton, WA

Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Peggy: And it's in great shape. I love the Camera+ App, it did add a little mood to it.

Hi Adrian: I think you're about right with the mileage. I use to drive 90 miles everyday and 6 days later I still had gas!

Jeanne and Ralph: I think it's a 73? I'd love to have one again for "nice weather" driving.

Mar 08, 2013 07:50 AM

Cindy Jones

Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA

Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

My first car was a 66 Bug too. Tan in color. Then in 1978 I bought a bug limited edition convertible and it had the 1600 CC engine in it. I owned the car unti 2004. Loved that buggie...Vinnie VW.

Mar 08, 2013 08:09 AM

Hi Cindy... Mine was blue. You definitely got your money's worth! ;O) I put a million miles on mine too, and I'd probably still have it if I hadn't totalled it.

Mar 08, 2013 08:26 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Ah the days of the VW Bug...... Those were the good ole days. We drove forever spending our lunch money on a tank of gas!

Mar 08, 2013 08:40 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Rene, That is a sweet Bug, it is in great shape! Have a great weekend!

Mar 08, 2013 10:40 AM

John: And that's the way I remember it... basically lunch money once or twice got you a 100+ miles! :O)

Tony & Darcy: Isn't it! One of the few I have seen for many years that was in such good shape that hadn't been obviously remodeled seriously! I'm thinking they had a garage and not a lot of driving... Lucky Owner!

Mar 08, 2013 10:50 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I love the VW bugs too. And at your suggestion I downloaded the Camera+ app. like its ease of use.

Mar 09, 2013 11:29 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Little bird tells me it's your birthday. Happy Birthday to you Rene!

*By the way, my first car was Karmann Ghia convertible. :) * ( In Alaska - what's wrong with this picture?) Lol.

Mar 11, 2013 05:11 AM

Hi Debbie: I think you'll love Camera+... It took me a little while to figure out all the things it can do. Now, I couldn't live without it!

Hi Debb: My grandma used to talk to little birds! :O) Yep it is my B'Day and thanks for the kind wishes... Love Karmann Ghia convertibles, but I think you're right, in Alaska! Hmmmm ;O)

Mar 11, 2013 07:51 AM

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