https://www.mecum.com/lots/WA0615-214733/1965-volkswagen-beetle-hot-rod/
https://rockymtn-rockinrollredneck.tumblr.com/post/188464655751/utwo-1965-volkswagen-beetle-hot-rod-mecum
Kim and Elias let me know already that the VW factory DID make a couple. Not for selling to the public, not in production like I was referring to ("They must have seen the success of the El Camino and the Ranchero" ) but ok, they make at least one right after WW2
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/03/1946-vw-beetle-factory-pickup-with-fifth-wheel-car-hauling-trailer-discovered/
Yes they did... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=28&ved=2ahUKEwjFu6HxyK3lAhUtuVkKHTqpArkQFjAbegQITBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dw.com%2Fen%2Fvintage-vw-beetle-pickup%2Fav-50012892&usg=AOvVaw0Hkz6Am2gzipFy2smESX9w
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You're right, they should have. If it worked for BMW Isetta, then why not for The Bug?
ReplyDeleteThe factory built a few, apparently for its own use, but never a production pickup:
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/03/1946-vw-beetle-factory-pickup-with-fifth-wheel-car-hauling-trailer-discovered/
Kim, that's pretty obscure stuff. Thanks for sharing that.
DeleteI remember back in the 70's seeing ads for Beetle pickup conversions ... did a search and found this:
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