Featured: I got this 1971 1302 Super Beetle when I was 16, and I still own it today at 35. It was given to me by my grandfatherâs best friend so I could start driving. The car had not been on the road for 15 years, but it had been stored safely in a shed. With the help of a few friends and a student budget, I got it running again and drove vintage for the next couple of years. Later on, I added a few accessories when I could afford them, slowly making the car my own while continuing to drive it as much as possible.
Two years ago, after the car sat in my garage for a while without an engine, I decided it was time to give it new life with the upgrades I had always planned. It has never been fully restored, just some paintwork done about 10 years ago, but now it has a more classic German sport style with four wheel disc brakes, front and rear stabilizer bars, a 2110 engine, reinforced 8x31 gearbox, Recaro seats from the 1980s, Kamei front spoiler, Momo steering wheel, and more. I drive it several times a week, and it is always a joy on the roads of the south of France. Every time I turn the key, I think of my grandfather, and that makes this car truly special. Owner: Valentin Chalandon @valentin_chalandon
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Yesterday I had the chance to attend the
Le Mans Classic Series Test Days organized by @peterauto at @circuitpaulricard .
Seeing these historic endurance machines on track is always something special.
The sound, the atmosphere , the smell of fuel and burnt rubber bring a unique reminder of motorsportâs golden era.
Grateful to witness these incredible cars being driven the way they were meant to be , before the race season đ
and to capture a few frames along the way.
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#lemansclassic
#historicracing
#peterauto
#motorsportphotography
Two icons, two eras, one shared mechanical soul đ„
The legendary Volkswagen Beetle meets the vintage Porsche 911. One is simple, charming, and made for the people. The other is sharp, refined, and timeless.
On the asphalt, their lines tell a shared story , a design that transcends decades without ever losing its magic.
#ClassicCars #Porsche911 #vwbeetle #drivetastefully #vwkÀfer
Didnât see it coming but kinda like it !
Thanks my love @yulss07 for the spontaneous shot đ
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#vwaircooled #vwkÀfer #vwbeetle #drivetastefully #aircooledvw
Golden hour, vintage ride, shared food.
This is one of my love language. đ
Food :
- Piada sfogliata (italian flatbread)
- mortadella
- pistachio cream
- smoked Scamorza
- roquette
- cherry tomatoes
You have to try it ! đ„đ€đ»
Save it and thank me later đ
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#goldenhour #vwbeetle #italianfood #vochos #vwkÀfer