Take one VW Beetle track car, denude the already gutted interior and begin the reconstruction of a streetable 1969 bug. This is how Rob Downing, predominantly a Holden and Chevy enthusiast, introduced himself to the VW scene. With encouragement from his wife Celina who was keen on parking a Beetle in the Downing garage, Rob found a father/son track car project for sale in Coffs Harbour. The bare bones '69 racer came with a harness, race gauges, sports steering wheel, 17” Porsche Wheels and a pressure pack white paint job - exactly the blank canvas that Rob was looking for. The thrill of the build is what pumps the blood through a car enthusiast's veins. A fast, fun and happy bug was the mantra for the project, with a custom spin to set it apart from the rest of the show crowd. Stripping the bug proved easy, and Rob was delighted to find the original floors were rust free.

    

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