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The Story of Herr B, the Once Again, Loved Bug

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In 1961 in Wolfsburg, Germany a little turquoise car came into this world destine for a life beyond his wildest of dreams. The little car with a shape that was ugly to some and “cute” to others was purchased under the “car immigration” program and after vacationing in Germany with his new owner, he ultimately moved to America. “The Bug” as he and his brothers were called by the Americans, spent his first few years bopping around California carefree and a child of the 60′s. Toward the end of the 60′s his first owner matured and decided it was time to move on to those bigger muscle cars. The little car was given up for adoption and he joined a family with five teenagers. Much to his horror these teens had a great deal to learn about not hitting immobile objects. His once shiny turquoise paint became dull and scratched and his cloth sunroof torn and dirty. His headlining flutter in the breeze and tore even more when the windows were rolled down. The springs from his seats no longer could control themselves and poked out of the once “breathable vinyl” upholstery. His fenders were bent and bruised and his [...]

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