Fall Drive in a 1966 VW Beetle

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  • čas přidán 18. 10. 2021
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of driving a vintage beetle through eastern PA, during the fall season. Engine is the stock 1300 which I love very much.
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Komentáře • 192

  • @knitterscheidt
    @knitterscheidt Před 2 lety +48

    it's been about 30 years but I used to love to drive my VW on the road along the Delaware from New Hope to Easton, especially in the spring, the air smelled so fresh and green, just lovely or the drive from East Berlin to Hanover back in the 60s when you'd pass maybe 5 cars on a Saturday morning

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +3

      I've been meaning to get out to the Delaware Water Gap before it gets too cold!

    • @eduardorodriguez3262
      @eduardorodriguez3262 Před 2 lety

      Love them Jersey Roads especially in a classic vw

  • @brianchisnell1548
    @brianchisnell1548 Před 2 lety +3

    Yesterday, 'took my stock '64 to the Post Office. 'Took the long way. 30 mi. I never turn on the stock AM radio. I just listen to that German engine!

  • @oldbrokenhands
    @oldbrokenhands Před 11 měsíci +4

    Thanks, this was the sound of my childhood.
    My dad used to restore and sell Beetles.

  • @eduardosouza78923
    @eduardosouza78923 Před 2 lety +17

    how i love the sound of that engine 🇧🇷

  • @rudolphguarnacci197
    @rudolphguarnacci197 Před 9 měsíci +6

    What a car! And that engine had guts! Great camera angle.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you! It is still running strong.

  • @BillySBC
    @BillySBC Před 2 lety +14

    One of the more realistic driving videos out there.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you sir! Hoping to make more soon once the salt is off the roads. Been doing some work to it.

  • @jimselzle3782
    @jimselzle3782 Před 2 lety +21

    I had a '68 bug in the early 70's. Haven't driven one since then. This brought back a lot of memories - especially the unique sound of the engine as you go through the gears.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks so much, I am glad you enjoyed it and brought back some good memories. Hoping to make more this year if I can afford the gas haha.

  • @AronDaKid
    @AronDaKid Před měsícem +1

    Cool! I have a 64’ VW bug im trying to clean up and cant wait to start the engine!!
    Thanks for the nice drive 🫡🫡

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This video is so relaxing, thx for bringing us along...

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 8 měsíci

      You are very welcome, thanks!

  • @erichsh58
    @erichsh58 Před rokem +2

    Back in the late 1970's I had several of these. You could get 'em for like $250 in various states of disrepair and rust. I could pull the engine myself in 20 minutes. Fixed a lot of rusty quarter panels with galvanized sheetmetal ductwork, roofing cement, and pop rivets. My stereo system consisted of two Jensen 6x9 triaxials in a custom enclosure behind the rear seat, two more 6x9's in the front doors, two Craig power amps, 2 6v-to-12v voltage converters, and an underdash Pioneer supertuner cassette deck. Great times.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Man i wish they were that cheap today

  • @stevejones924
    @stevejones924 Před 7 dny

    Thanks for the ride! I have to get BeamGL I think its called, before I can drive my own Bug. Sad face here lol

  • @jimpuff8409
    @jimpuff8409 Před 2 lety +4

    I own a 1952 split zwitter beetle . It’s my pride and joy ! Love your car ❤️👍😊

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      Thank you sir!

    • @MisterMikeTexas
      @MisterMikeTexas Před rokem

      The Splits and Ovals are nice, but my favorites are the 1958s through 68s. When I was a kid we had a used 60 with sunroof, a new 67, and later a used 67.

  • @richt1583
    @richt1583 Před 2 lety +3

    She wants to go! Great video.
    Thanks. ‘66 a great year.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      I really like it a lot. I think its the best of everything that year. The 6 volt doesnt bother me and everything works fine. Only downside is the lights are definitely dim, but here in PA I'm not supposed to drive it at night anyway since it has antique tags.

  • @jimwilson2960
    @jimwilson2960 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Had me entranced. A beautiful drive!

  • @hcombs0104
    @hcombs0104 Před rokem +3

    I used to have the same car during my college years. White, with a red interior. There is a lot to say how much fun it was to drive in the fall back in NJ circa 1978. I wish O could find one now.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Awesome! Was it a 66?

    • @hcombs0104
      @hcombs0104 Před rokem

      @@LONGDRIVES Yes, it was. It didn't have a radio, but it did have a sunroof. It was my first car.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      @@hcombs0104 I know a guy with a 66 all stock, has those options. His is mint though haha mine isn't

  • @Chick1444
    @Chick1444 Před 8 měsíci

    Best VW Bug video I’ve seen. I’ve been looking for one that’s being driven so I could hear it. I love the sound of an old VW. One of my most favorite cars from my childhood. Thanks so much for making this! ❤

  • @Don-bk5wr
    @Don-bk5wr Před 2 lety +14

    Beautiful car man I'm planing on getting one and really looking forward to it

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome. Good luck on your search!

    • @edouble250
      @edouble250 Před 2 lety +2

      I'm thinking of selling my 66 bug maybe

  • @ssstryker6136
    @ssstryker6136 Před 11 měsíci

    Cool share. The motor sound is spot on. Appreciate the farmers lane run down to the church. Didn't see the cemetary but could imagin the wrecks at that intersection.

  • @johnnybgood1
    @johnnybgood1 Před 2 lety +3

    As a boy many, many years ago I was dreaming of the most expensive, luxurious, advanced cars available and would probably not be able to sleep had I known how advanced, fast and so on they would be by now. But now that I'm a little bit (read: MUCH) older - although not particularly rich in terms of money - this is more like the type of car I dream of :)

  • @silviodelacruz450
    @silviodelacruz450 Před 2 lety +1

    Cara você tem um Beetle lindo, meus parabens, saudacoes desde Brazil.

  • @securitypcc3733
    @securitypcc3733 Před 6 měsíci

    Definitely brought back memories. I had a '72 Super beetle

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks! I'm glad this video is bringing people back to the good ol days.

  • @subedos
    @subedos Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing

  • @58Repairables
    @58Repairables Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @ryantriay9742
    @ryantriay9742 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed watching this. Reminds me of my bug haha just as loud too

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Awesome, makes me feel great people are seeing this. Waiting on a new set of points so I can enjoy some more fall driving!

  • @hackermanplays8796
    @hackermanplays8796 Před 2 lety

    Busy building up a 73 can't wait to drive it always has been my dream to own one now I finally do

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome, glad to hear it! Good luck and enjoy every second.

  • @spacefannz7561
    @spacefannz7561 Před 2 lety +3

    The sound on the engine 🤤🤤

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      thank you! it is my favorite of all the stock engines.

  • @adrianabertolucci
    @adrianabertolucci Před 2 lety +4

    Que paixão, formidável ❤

  • @wallykaspars9700
    @wallykaspars9700 Před rokem +1

    Nice drive! I miss the feel driving a Beetle.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Thanks, I was out of one for a few years and I'm so glad I finally have a solid running one again.

  • @stephankippe
    @stephankippe Před 2 lety +1

    That' a 66 Pigalle, just like mine! Beautiful!

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      Yes sir, thanks! I rescued it just last May from behind the local aircooled mechanic that retired. It was his wife's car, he parked it in 87. It's pretty ragged on the outside, but the pigalle interior aged well.

  • @mxaexm
    @mxaexm Před 2 lety

    I have been looking for one for a long time now..buying one is not as easy anymore:(
    Nice video

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      thank you! I know the feeling. I bought this one abandoned behind a shop for a good price but had to go over everything. it was the only way i could afford one.

  • @GregStrysky
    @GregStrysky Před 2 lety +1

    Nice drive, Corey!

  • @marcustvchannel5885
    @marcustvchannel5885 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful

  • @liliana6571
    @liliana6571 Před rokem +1

  • @thatsrightgurl
    @thatsrightgurl Před 2 lety +1

    This is actually my dream car and I’m really exited to search for one when I get the money!

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome, good luck with your search. If it's your first one, be sure to let it run and drive for awhile before buying. Even the worst engines will usually run a little before showing symptoms of vaccuum leaks and poor tuning. I got burned like this in my younger days. Hope you find a good one!

    • @thatsrightgurl
      @thatsrightgurl Před 2 lety

      @@LONGDRIVES thanks for the tips!

  • @mickeywagner2413
    @mickeywagner2413 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this !! Thanks

  • @stevedaly8048
    @stevedaly8048 Před 2 lety +10

    Lovely car and lovely countryside.Thanks for the trip.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, Ill try and make more as I find more roads and the seasons change

  • @MotionPictureTrips
    @MotionPictureTrips Před 11 měsíci

    That engine sound! 😎

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you! I made sure to wind it out a little so everyone could enjoy.

  • @arkeys74
    @arkeys74 Před 2 lety +1

    IT IS SO LOUD BUT I LOVE IT!
    …I SAID.. IT IS SO LOUD BUT I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

  • @jeanab
    @jeanab Před rokem

    Watching these videos really makes me want to save my father's 1302L. It has been sitting in a shop for years, its fate still undecided. It could be my first car. Problem is time, money, and finding a place to protect it from the elements and ill-minded passers-by.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Thats awesome man, is it complete or tore apart?

    • @jeanab
      @jeanab Před rokem +1

      @@LONGDRIVES It's complete. It has some rust on the underside, such as on the frame rail. Not sure if the engine runs. From the outside it looks alright, apart from a small bump. Probably needs a respray though.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Take it from me, dont restore it. The bug in this video sat for 30+ years. Channels are rusty. But i went thru the brakes, new battery and new points l, got it running good and just had fun. Get em running and enjoy,.worry about paint later

    • @jeanab
      @jeanab Před rokem +1

      @@LONGDRIVES Thanks for the advice. Paint is definitely the last bit to worry about, probably won't have an extra 2k laying around anyway haha. Hopefully I manage to get it on the road in a year or two.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem +1

      Yeah man start with getting it to run, move down to brakes and other things. When you get it to fire up your motivation goes way up. Check spark, fuel, air and see what happens.

  • @rgp8038
    @rgp8038 Před 8 měsíci

    She's a beauty.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 8 měsíci

      thank you! it has treated me well since I brought it back to life almost 3 years ago

  • @chinazieswillstartww3253
    @chinazieswillstartww3253 Před 2 lety +1

    This is satisfying for some odd reason

  • @ChoosePhilippinesPeaceLove

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Lanpenn
    @Lanpenn Před 11 měsíci +2

    Beautiful place. These seasonal forests don't exist here in Brazil.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Hoping to do a snow video too someday.

  • @alexmittm
    @alexmittm Před 2 lety +1

    Great car White gread sound

  • @caduceus3991
    @caduceus3991 Před rokem +1

    nice drive (2011)

  • @antoniodelfabro7276
    @antoniodelfabro7276 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve been daily driving my 82 beetle for 3 and a half years, I don’t think i ever drove this slow😂

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      Speed limit is very slow on that road and I go down there a lot, so I don't want to ruffle any feathers.

  • @mineolamike
    @mineolamike Před 2 lety +1

    Great ride. I'm always leary of deer though.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      Me too, that would be such a bad day!

  • @raphaelmagalhaes9418
    @raphaelmagalhaes9418 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the video and the vehicle. But if you adjust the valves it will sound much better (as if the car had left the factory in 66) because they’re somewhat loose and therefore ticking a little bit.

  • @jaredini
    @jaredini Před 2 lety +1

    My UK 1500 was exactly the same. No pea shooters on the exhaust.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, they are very closely related, I think they share the same crankshaft?

  • @seanlorber9275
    @seanlorber9275 Před rokem +1

    Those police sirens were everywhere in the middle of nowhere...

  • @darnedmallard8924
    @darnedmallard8924 Před 2 lety +2

    this video was awesome, me as an Austrian am proud to have some Porsche machines on the channel
    HOWEVER: you need to drive that KÄFER faster with higher revs. The air cooled engine is used to be driven uphill on the mountain roads fast. (or as fast as possible). Slow driving will make it overheat.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      Thanks, and sorry, the speed limit is pretty slow on that road and I don't want to make anyone mad, I drive there a lot since its so nice.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      @Mouse Fitzgerald Because I've tuned it correctly it runs cool as a cucumber. The dipstick was barely warm that day and any other day I've run it hard.

    • @brianchisnell1548
      @brianchisnell1548 Před 2 lety

      @Mouse Fitzgerald They do not run hot.

    • @Trabant601L
      @Trabant601L Před 11 měsíci

      Not true. Cooling air is forced thru heads by fan. Speed does not matter. Imagine all beetles driving the cities in south america. Are they all overheated?

  • @vicgro23
    @vicgro23 Před rokem

    Engine isolation !!!

  • @kurtwollermann2210
    @kurtwollermann2210 Před 2 lety +1

    the volkswagen of 1966 was a very robust little engine

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      thanks! I had never owned a 1300 before this one, but now I'm hooked.

  • @peterneale6278
    @peterneale6278 Před 2 lety +10

    Interesting video. Takes me back to my days driving a Beetle. But here in Australia the dashboard is the other way around - we are right hand drive. One thing I noticed is that you hardly used top gear at all. Why? What was your average speed?

    • @vanceblosser2155
      @vanceblosser2155 Před 2 lety +5

      In the hilly terrain he is in a Beetle will run hotter in 4th gear. Not terribly so, but with the hills and such you would also have to do a lot of downshifting which is extra wear on the clutch and transmission. Surprisingly the fuel mileage doesn't change that much. My college room mate had a '66 and the terrain was identical.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      @@vanceblosser2155 Correct, and I also like to hear the engine for fun haha.

    • @vanceblosser2155
      @vanceblosser2155 Před 2 lety +3

      @@LONGDRIVES Enjoy it while you can. I'd love to have an old Beetle but I can't really give it the attention it would need, I'm too old. Never owned a Beetle, but had a 66 camper, a 71 bus, and an 84 Vanagon. VW sure isn't what they used to be.

    • @brianchisnell1548
      @brianchisnell1548 Před 2 lety +1

      3rd is for cruis'n under 50. Ya gotta keep the fan speed up.

    • @teamangie2051
      @teamangie2051 Před rokem

      Omg what a bloody racket! I love it ! ❤️

  • @carsforlife8292
    @carsforlife8292 Před 2 lety +1

    I got one

  • @bethesdaaquariums
    @bethesdaaquariums Před 2 lety +1

    how did you mount the camera ? - I am very curious to know

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      Just a tripod with two legs in the rear foot wells and the third leg on the rear seat. The slow shutter smooths it out, i didn't secure it at all.

  • @makjac46
    @makjac46 Před 2 lety +1

    what's wrong with your 2nd. gear? It seems to take a long time to then shift to 3rd. Down hill?

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      It is more hilly than the video lets on, but I was likely just hamming it up for the microphone :)

  • @vtjmproductionsusa2390
    @vtjmproductionsusa2390 Před 2 měsíci

    Should not be driving at that speed in 3 rd gear ,should be in 4th rpm for that engine is to high at that speed. Your over heating it that way. Great Video and super nice bug👍❤

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 měsíci

      Been driving it that way for three years, dipstick temp is always within the range it's supposed to be because it's tuned correctly. I'm driving it to have fun not to commute to work.

  • @taguibao27
    @taguibao27 Před rokem

    Hi, this is an excellent road trip vid. Where did you position your camera?

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! I had a tripod set up behind the seats and mounted a Nikon D7500 with a 24mm lens

  • @misterjohnpattersn
    @misterjohnpattersn Před 2 lety

    Great video! Whereabouts in Eastern PA are you? I have a '66 bug as well, I live in Montgomery County PA

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      I am just above you in Northampton. I go to the Central Jersey group once and awhile, that is the only active club i know of. If you are around my area hit me up, instagram coreydouglas1. I don't have FB.

  • @funathome123
    @funathome123 Před 8 měsíci

    He down shifts to stop. I use to do that but then I was told later on that breaks are cheaper than replacing a clutch.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 8 měsíci +1

      It all wears out eventually. I prefer to downshift because it's fun to shift.

    • @funathome123
      @funathome123 Před 8 měsíci

      @@LONGDRIVES actually i told that same friend when we were in his tuck driving on a long down hill grade. i could smell his breaks and i told him if tou dont downshift back to 4th or 3rd you wont have any breaks because they will be too hot to stop. My last word was “downshift” thats what it is for. fyi. i learned to properly drive a stick by a british guy and he showed me to downshift.

  • @JohnnyGriton
    @JohnnyGriton Před 8 měsíci

    Very nice video, what camera did you use?

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks! It was a Nikon D7500 on a tripod, with a Rokinon 14mm lens.

  • @gregoryschwarz2730
    @gregoryschwarz2730 Před rokem +1

    Care to share the route? Always looking for new roads to explore.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Sure, the road is Upper mud run road, Bangor PA 18013

  • @VWPrince53
    @VWPrince53 Před rokem +2

    Nice Bug! Is it 6V???

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem +1

      Yes sir, the only thing I did to bring it back to life, was a new battery, points, and clean all the connections.

  • @muaythai193
    @muaythai193 Před 2 lety +1

    Did you ever consider an unequal length exhaust header, like subaru uses?

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      No I pretty much had to leave it all stock for budget reasons

    • @muaythai193
      @muaythai193 Před 2 lety +1

      @@LONGDRIVES understood.
      I’d love to hear the sound though, seems like nobody has tried it yet.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      @@muaythai193 same here!

  • @AlainHubert
    @AlainHubert Před rokem +1

    @2:17 explain to me why there is a stop sign there??

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Haha the bridge washed away and they only could rebuild it one lane wide. But no one goes on the road so it seems silly

    • @AlainHubert
      @AlainHubert Před rokem

      @@LONGDRIVES
      Ah ok. That explains it. Thanks for the enjoyable ride!

  • @hotwheels8092
    @hotwheels8092 Před 2 lety

    Of course it has 4th gear!!!

  • @ronj2110
    @ronj2110 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I had about 10 bugs over the years now I drive a 72 Super Beetle convertible my first one was a 61 and I had a brand new 1974 Super Beetle it was $3,000 brand new back in 1974 why did they stop making a good thing

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 8 měsíci +1

      It sucks safety and emissions requirements is what killed them

  • @spencersgarage
    @spencersgarage Před 9 měsíci

    Cool video. But your car needs an alignment, that would drive me crazy.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks, yeah I had it aligned shortly after this video was taken

  • @kurtwollermann2210
    @kurtwollermann2210 Před 2 lety +1

    another engine that was good was the 1500 cc

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      i've heard good things, they share the same crankshaft, right?

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 Před rokem +1

      @@LONGDRIVES i had a 1500 in my 1967 bug. 1500 has a slightly larger bore so pistons and cylinders are different, everything else is the same including the 30pict-1 solex carburetor.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      If this engine ever goes Im all about the 1500 👍👍 @marzit

  • @luism8732
    @luism8732 Před rokem +1

    Qué lugar y país es?

  • @marzsit9833
    @marzsit9833 Před rokem +1

    at 9:35 the oil light comes on after a downhill stop, not good.....

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      Thanks for the heads up, that is just the generator light. It's always been that way at idle, even after changing the brushes. It charges fine so I leave it alone and haven't had anything happen

  • @kurtwollermann2210
    @kurtwollermann2210 Před 2 lety

    holy crap that thing needs a disc brake kit installed

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      on a big budget with this car. I rebuilt all the drums and it stops great, but eventually would love to do a dual master and disc brakes up front when money allows.

    • @brianchisnell1548
      @brianchisnell1548 Před 2 lety +1

      Nah, the drums will put you through the windshield.

    • @kurtwollermann2210
      @kurtwollermann2210 Před 2 lety

      @@brianchisnell1548 you may have to downgrade to disc brakes to keep from going thru the windshield

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 Před rokem

      beetle drum brakes actually work quite well as long as they are properly adjusted. there are no automatic adjusters so once a month if it's a daily driver you have to jack up each wheel individually and adjust each brake shoe, 2 adjusters per wheel, 8 adjustments total. keep in mind it's a very lightweight car.

  • @Modeltnick
    @Modeltnick Před 2 lety +1

    4th gear broke?

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      Nope works great, the point of the video is for people to hear the engine.

    • @Modeltnick
      @Modeltnick Před 2 lety +1

      @@LONGDRIVES Nice car! Thanks for your response! I had three of these.

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani8346 Před rokem

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe .....

  • @Messergebnis-liebhaber
    @Messergebnis-liebhaber Před 2 lety +1

    Stock? 40 PS, 87 nm?

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +2

      Yes sir, it is a stock 1300

    • @Messergebnis-liebhaber
      @Messergebnis-liebhaber Před 2 lety

      @@LONGDRIVES How does this engine perform in uphill roads? Can you maintain 80 km/h in 4th gear or frequent downshifting is needed?

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety

      @@Messergebnis-liebhaber Very good. It's just as good as my 1600. There is a pretty good hill I can keep it in 4th and stay at 55mph. It might feel slow if you are at a dead stop at the bottom and have to climb but other than that it's very driveable.

    • @dlittlester
      @dlittlester Před 2 lety

      From my VW days, I remember the 1200s were 40 HP. Not sure about the 1300. I had three of these over my lifetime, and did a stint at a VW dealer for a few years. I think my favourite was a '67 1500 deluxe. It still had the old style bumpers, but it was 12 volt and had the newer headlights.

    • @Messergebnis-liebhaber
      @Messergebnis-liebhaber Před 2 lety +1

      @@dlittlester VW 1200 has 34 PS, 1300 has 40 PS, 1500 44 PS and 1600 50 PS.

  • @PleksiHeddamo
    @PleksiHeddamo Před 2 lety +1

    You have a 4th gear, use it

  • @oniondeluxe9942
    @oniondeluxe9942 Před 2 lety

    You forgot to turn the high beam off

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 lety +1

      Low beam was out... Highs were all I had at the time. Car is still 6v so they aren't bright at all.

  • @ricardosoriano6924
    @ricardosoriano6924 Před 2 měsíci

    Só dirigiu o fusca em terceira marcha,,abasurdo.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před 2 měsíci

      Hey thanks man, once again as I have said, the car is fine and I can drive it any way I want. What is the point driving around like a Grandma?

  • @troyboy83
    @troyboy83 Před rokem

    I don't understand why you kept driving in 3rd gear. You went into 4th only once.

    • @LONGDRIVES
      @LONGDRIVES  Před rokem

      The speed limit is 25-35mph on that road, and it's a video for entertainment. No one wants to hear me putting around in 4th gear.

  • @hseochin
    @hseochin Před 2 lety

    Big steering-wheel for such a small car...all those who complained of 'big' steering-wheel in a Mercedes-Benz W123/126 etc. don't seem to say the same in a VW ?!?

  • @allenschmitz9644
    @allenschmitz9644 Před 2 lety +1

    And why would some one want to go back to this kind of car a half century later.

    • @methmam4247
      @methmam4247 Před 2 lety +3

      Because the magic of an old car can never be copied.

    • @brianchisnell1548
      @brianchisnell1548 Před 2 lety +1

      Green new dealer

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 Před rokem

      bugs are fun because when you drive one, you feel like you are going much faster than you actually are. this is especially true when driving one of the convertibles.

  • @ricklingard
    @ricklingard Před 2 lety

    Shame you had to rev it to death , I remember them to be fairly torquey , it hardly ever went into 4th.....maybe you are used to automatics . Nice car though

    • @brianchisnell1548
      @brianchisnell1548 Před 2 lety +1

      High revs better for the engine. Owners manual says it.

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 Před rokem

      it's an air-cooled engine so if you lug it, it runs hot due to the heavy load and the cooling fan not spinning fast enough. low octane gas makes it even worse...

    • @58Repairables
      @58Repairables Před 11 měsíci

      A VW engine will run all day at 4,000 RPM and still live. Nothing wrong with revving it up.

  • @MrAndreCoutinho
    @MrAndreCoutinho Před 2 lety

    Great drive but I can’t express in words how much I hate this engine noise.

  • @Morytube123
    @Morytube123 Před 2 lety

    Wow about a year ago I started shooting similar videos with my Škoda Felicia and the first successful one I uploaded is here: czcams.com/video/2rWEWYmjPvY/video.html I like your video and shoot more such similar videos. This angle of view of the car looks better than the classic POV, I think. :)

  • @Schlipperschlopper
    @Schlipperschlopper Před rokem

    Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
    from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
    Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
    on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated central gas
    station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be
    banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine
    and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027
    on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any
    longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. so beware of expensive cars today they will be forbidden and worthless tomorrow!!