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  • Tales of the Golden Beetle: the little engine that could
    My Stories | back in the day | Car stories

    Tales of the Golden Beetle: the little engine that could

    ByDerek June 24, 2023September 20, 2025

    (image above: this is not David’s beetle (nor my photo), but I imagine that his looked much the same in terms of “attitude” as he drove it on gravel roads during the MCO rally. Well, except for all the lights — we just had the regular headlights and a small dent in the front after…

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  • 50th year of vintage cars in Washington
    Cars and Racing | Car stories | photography

    50th year of vintage cars in Washington

    ByDerek June 22, 2019January 31, 2024

    More than 70 vintage cars were on display at the Washington waterfront today — and if you didn’t already know what old cars looked like, you might be forgiven for thinking they just rolled off the assembly line yesterday. Lovingly pampered and restored by enthusiasts from the Coastal Plains Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club…

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  • Photo gallery: Vintage cars on Vancouver Island
    Cars and Racing | Car stories | photography

    Photo gallery: Vintage cars on Vancouver Island

    ByDerek May 27, 2018January 31, 2024

    My good friend David left his corporate job many years ago and took up car appraising in British Columbia, Canada, with Oceanside Appraisers. He regularly teases me with pictures of the pristine old cars he gets to see and work with. He often visits collector car shows to hob-nob with owners and let them know…

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  • Tales of the Golden Beetle: the gas heater
    My Stories | back in the day | Car stories

    Tales of the Golden Beetle: the gas heater

    ByDerek April 3, 1973March 7, 2024

    (image above: this is not David’s beetle, but I recall seeing David’s legs appearing from underneath his VW in much the same way that these legs do! Sadly, no photos exist of our mythical Golden Beetle…) The Golden Beetle was my best friend’s first car. All of us — David, the VW bug, and I…

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  • Tales of the Golden Beetle: fire and snow
    My Stories | back in the day | Car stories

    Tales of the Golden Beetle: fire and snow

    ByDerek December 22, 1972March 7, 2024

    (image above: this is not David’s beetle, but it is the same year and looks the same except for the paint. David’s was more of a “spray bomb gold” — so not quite as clean as this one. Sadly, no photos exist of the mythical Golden Beetle…) The Golden Beetle was my best friend’s first…

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