[T3] Looking to return the favor

[Jim Adney]

This is a very generous and thoughtful offer. There's bound to be someone 
out there who can take Doug up on this and get a little extra life out of his 
Fasty.

Jim

On 16 Mar 2024 at 16:19, Doug Brashear wrote:

> Hello all,
> Well, I think the time has come to part with my `73 Fastback, but I have very specific requirements about the new owner. Let me tell you a story first:
> When I was a teenager, I worked at our local Scout office, and had a great boss there. This guy knew that I´d always wanted a CW Beetle, and also knew that one of the district council members (who was a neighbor of mine) had one sitting in his garage, needing work but all there. Well, after some discussions facilitated by my boss, those neighbors just gave me the ~74 Superbeetle¦and that started my 35 year interest in VWs. 
> While we still have a `75 Westy, I think it´s time for me to say goodbye to our `73 Fastback, and I´d like to give it away to a young person who has a genuine interest in cars and VWs, but maybe doesn´t yet have the cash to afford one. Maybe it´s one of your kids or grandkids. 
> Now for the car - it looks quite good in the L61B Sumatra Green repaint, with nice chrome and decent seats. It´s fully functional, and the original FI engine runs decently (a little surging at highway speeds) and has about 70K miles on it. I´ve owned it since `97 and replaced the rockers on it once...but they might be getting a little crispy again. The car has been hit 3 times before - itTMll never be a show car or worth very much. The doorsfully close but donTMt make an airtight seal¦stuff like that. It tracks straight. All the metal is solid¦I welded in good metal aftr each incident¦sono Bondo. It has solid floors, fog ligts, Bluetooth. Fan doesnTMt work. Likely has an oil leak from one of the left side pushrod tubes - the adult fixed though the heat exchanger cold use a good degreasing. Great wheels and new tires. Currently registered and could be inspected. Likely due for new fuel hoses -maybe the only reaon I wouldnTMt just jump in and drive i anywhere. 
> After selling a type 3 in the past that ended up in a scrap yard, I´m hoping the recipient takes better care of this. Have some parts I can send home with it too. 
> Car is located in Falls Church, VA, USA just outside of DC. Pick up is here. Yes, you might be able to drive it home depending on the distance but I´d definitely have a chase car. I can help with the fuel hose replacement if needed before the drive. 
> Anyway, if you know of a recipient candidate, I´d like for that person to tell me a little bit about themselves and why they want the car. You can email me at dougbrashear at yahoo.com with that info. 
> I know I could sell this for $1-2K but would rather see it go to a budding enthusiast. 
> Thanks,- Doug :-) 
> 
> 
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