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From: [email protected] (Frank Reid)
Subject: Re: The Kuebelwagen??!!
In article [email protected] (Tommy Hwang) writes:
> Sorry for the mis-spelling, but I forgot how to spell it after
>my series of exams and NO-on hand reference here.
>
> Is it still possible to get those cute WWII VW Jeep-wanna-be's?
>A replica would be great I think.
>
> -TKH '93
The VW "Thing" Kubelwagen lookalike is still manufactured in Mexico and
possibly South America. Good luck importing one-- They probably don't meet
US safety and pollution requirements. There are mechanics and junkyards
which specialize in VW; they might be helpful for finding a "Thing" unless
the WWII re-enacters have grabbed them all.
The WWII Kubelwagen was the German equivalent of the Jeep, but was not 4-
wheel drive. One is on display at the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, Kentucky,
also the rare "Schwimwagen" (sp?) amphibious version, in full-scale dioramas.
Highly recommended!
--
Frank [email protected]