Martijn's '66 Mango Green Beetle

[Dr.AK]

That sounds better than over here. I'm hatching an insane plan for moving just over the border (as it is, I only live 50kms away) and getting my car registered over there, so I can legally slam the car without having to worry about the retarded german laws about minimum light output height. Knowing me, this will stay some half-assed idea though and never come to reality...

[Tedd81]

We don't have laws about ground clearance and stuff like that. But the tires may not rub, that's a direct fail in the yearly test. But there are exceptions. As Martijn's car is a classic, he only has to have his car tested once every two years, so that makes things easier.
Motor swaps are allowed, but only if you don't gain more then 40% extra hp. You used to not be allowed to put in an engine with a different number of cilinders then original, but I think they changed the rules on that a couple of years ago.
BTW, you are allowed to go over 40% hp increase, but then you have to have your car examined by the RDW (civil roads service or something) and they will see your car as a totally new car. So there will be a very thorough examination about the structural integrity of the car and all. Half-ass-ing will definately get you a fail, you'll have to be a very good mechanical engineer to get your car approved. They are able to write-off your car, basically denying you any change of ever getting the car on the road again. (legally that is)

So it's not as easy as it is in some country's, but we're also not as restricted as they are in Germany for example.
But as there are LOADS of speedbumps in the Netherlands, you will rarely see a really low car (as the one feature here) because you might not even be able to get to your own home with it.

Love your car Martijn!

[P78]

yes they do AK

tho i think dutch laws are more lenient
motor swaps are allowed and all..



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vette shizzle Martijn

[Dr.AK]

I love it.

Btw. do you guys in the Netherlands have any laws about ground clearance and stuff? Do you have to get modifications approved like we do over here in Germany?

[Martijnvanderh]

Only nit... If you don't do one-piece front windows, I think you need the window rubber with chrome trim on the front, back and rear side windows.

Wishlist!

[Martijnvanderh]

superwijze ketel man!

hope my topchop will ever look as sweet as your bug

greet from your Belgian neighbour

Thanks for the repost on your website!

[laBeef]

Pure sex!!

[The Chosen One]

superwijze ketel man!

hope my topchop will ever look as sweet as your bug

greet from your Belgian neighbour

[jinstall]

Do you ever make it out for Das Drag Days in Bitburg?

[exexpat]

Very clean. I used to show an air cooled Beetle for years myself. I need another.

Only nit... If you don't do one-piece front windows, I think you need the window rubber with chrome trim on the front, back and rear side windows.

[magoo_lc1]

Love it i love air cooled bugs and yours is pre big bumper or any other bs

[coconutt]

well martijn from the netherlands, you sir, have one clean azz beetle!

[dudebreh-low]

I should have never sold my 66, by far my favoite color

i miss it too, where is the stinkbug now?

[Average_Jerk]

As much as I like old Beetles, I dont think i could ever own one. Looking good though

[bev0]

hey dude i got a 67 beetle that im building? i take it your on drop spindles? love the colour btw