BACCHUS: VW Econo Beetle

This is Clark's daily driver Bacchus. A 1968 Econo Beetle.

Bacchus is a graduation gift from his grandfather who never the chance to see Clark graduate from college (his grand father died before Clark finished college at the University of the Philippines).

Having fulfilled a dream of owning a Volkswagen Beetle, Clark transformed Bachhus from the latters "decent" condition to "Looker". Clark bought the bug from the sum that his grandmother gave him. He have seen potential daily drivers but none of them made a mark on his eyes and taste. He turned down an offer for a Baja Bug, a nice pre-67 project bug and others. But one day he saw an orange bug and told her long-time partner Fina: "Loveydoodles, this bug is it!" It was Love at first sight. An amount was agreed upon and the couple drove their bug home.

This was Bacchus before the resto-custom job:

And this is Bacchus after:

SPECS:

• Reclinable Sports Seats


• EMPI "Hurst Style" Trigger Shifter


• EMPI Plastic Roller Gas Pedal


• EMPI Window Cranks


• Original Econo Steering Whell and Horn button


• Custom Side Panels


• Custom Seat Fixed Seat Covers


• Nice Floor Carpet


• Riviera Wheels


• 51 Amp Bosch Alternator


• T-Bars


• Stainless Sheet Rain Gutter


• A1 Condition 1200 Engine


• Front Disc Brakes


• Pop-out Rear Quarter Panel Windows


• Passion Orange Mica Paint job


• VWCP 100point Club Badge


• Chrome Dashboard Elbow trim


• Custom Sound Set Up ( with 12" Subwoofer)


• Hella Cut Off Swith / Battery Eliminator


• Original VW wiring harness and fuse box


• Tachometer


• Headers and Quiet Pack Mufflers