Most expensive VW Bettle's set for price of at least $100,000

TEMECULA - what price is kabriolet model VW Beetle? The most expensive is at least $ 100 thousands . It was full of gold and diamonds. However, the price of the German people's car this one is actually opened with a number of U.S. $ 250,000 at auction.

Let's talk about something make this VW Bettle so special? In addition to its owners, the expensive price of this car is also due to the story greatness. Frog kabriolet origin was owned by veteran Hollywood actor, the late Paul Newman. He bought a 1963 production car and modified it with the help of Jerry Eisert (indy car modifiers.) The result, "frog" is capable of jumping with power 300 HP from the engine-size Ford 351 cubic inch V8 coupled 5-speed transmission.

In order to keep stability in high speed, Jerry modify the legs. It is also included, two additional engine radiator placed in front hood and rear.

The Oscar-winning actor from the film The Color of Money (1986) was falling in love with the racing world when engaged in the production of Winning the silver screen. In fact, Newman never appeared in one of VW's ads using this exotic car.

Before he died, Newman made sure to donate the car to the garage Chaffey College in Alta Loma, California. This workshop could improve a few touches, such as paint on the car body. However, in the course, the workshop was bankrupt and one former board member of Sam Contino bought VW's.

Contino made ​​a promise to himself that he will improve the appearance by restoring a VW it to its original color. But Newman already passed away in September 2008, and the workmanship was not finished car so he could not watch his work. In fact, Contino submit auction to oldbug.com via the Internet through the site. If you are interested, or just wish to see what it looks, just surf directly to the site!