Interesting Beetle/Corvette monster going under the hammer online
Car conversions are a murky world of mixed tastes, where you're either a big fan, or a cynical sadsack, calling out against the kerb-stomping of automotive heritage. MX-5s with LS V8s? Blasphemy!
But, maybe this will (ahem) convert you; a Beetle with a 350 Corvette engine under the bonnet.
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The 'Beetlette' — patent pending — is for sale online, and currently sitting at almost 20-grand Kiwi with just over five days remaining.
If you're thinking that that's a wee bit much to spend on an old classic with a monster wedged between its front wheels, you'd be right, but this is much more than just a case of swapsies.
According to the listing, the Beetlette sits upon a custom-made tubular steel frame chassis. Weighing in at 9-inches wider than a standard Beetle, and sporting a Corvette interior, new differential, aluminium driveline, and other performance-enhancing goodies, this could almost be twisted into potentially being ... gulp ... value for money?
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On second thought, having seen the interior, maybe it's not value for money ...