10Dec/1018
vw beetle commercial: automatic stickshift, is it a crime?
www.painteddesigns.nl Did you know beetles were available with an automatic stick shift? Here Charlie Chan tells you exactly the advantages of such a device! Charlie Chans was played by an actor named Roland Winters. From theDVD 'Legend on wheels'. Wanna have this DVD packed with 2 hours of high quality digitally remastered old vw commercials? The DVD really brings you back to the '60s and '70s. Send an email to beetlejuice150@hotmail.com
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
I had a 71 super beetle with this , basically it’s a 3 speed manual transmission, with a torque converter& a vacuum operated clutch which was activated by an electrically operated valve,controlled by set of contacts in the stem of the gear shift. The firmness of engagement was determined by engine vacuum and was adjustable.. the three speeds were low. drive range 1 and drive range 2.
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
I have a classic auto beetle. It has just 81k original mikes & has been rebuilt by Always V-Dub in Portland. I have owned many standard vws but never appreciated the AT vw until I drove this restored one. Surprisingly it has lots of zip. A relaxing pleasure to drive. Just turn the key then sit back & steer. Its fun to cruise a classic w/o shifting. The ride is smooth and it gets great mpg.
I bought it because the owner can no longer drive. I was going to resell but may just keep it forever.
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
yes.
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
do u have to let go of the gas to change gear
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
I have an automatic stick as well, its pretty odd at first but awesome in the end
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
Yes it is. Mexican made! Driven in Mexico
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
HAHA LOL, it must be a two or three speed trans.
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
Is yours a mexican beetle?
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
Marvin Miller had a long career as a radio/TV announcer/narrator, character actor, and his famous role as “Michael Anthony” on “THE MILLIONAIRE” {“…until the day he died, I was executive secretary to John Beresford Tipton, a multi-billionaire. Among my duties was the unique job of giving away, tax-free, the anonymous gift of one million dollars…to a total stranger”}. He previously played a “Chinese detective” in an obscure live ABC crime drama, “MYSTERIES OF CHINATOWN”, in 1949!
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
No, this is the actor named Marvin Miller. Check out his name on IMDB (Internet Movie Database).
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
i have a 1302 with automatic stickshift, it is awesome to drive, there is a “L”(low) gear on it, for steep hills, This gearbox works with hydro pneumatics.
its a shame that many of these beetles, being converted into normal stick shift, because an autostick beetle has a stronger chassis
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
is that really Roland Winters playing as Charlie Chan? O.o
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
I have a standard and my dad has an auto stick. It’s weird to drive, you can give it gas as soon as you left off the break and the shifter or the engine goes clunk.
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
i own an auto stick conv bug
and it was strange driving it at first because I’m us-to standard shift.
but i got used to it after a wile.
there a blast to drive.
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
I own a 99 old beetle. I remember I heard something about these cars when I was younger. Never seen one of them. They must be awesome!
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
Ha! I’ve always wanted to own one of these autostick Volkswagens.
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
I friend pof mine has one of the 100 Automatic Beetlees here in Venezuela, and it is very easy to drive
December 10th, 2010 - 12:34
i dont like the his and her beetles.