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I saw a new beetle with white paint, large black lettered number 53 decals on the doors and deck, and tag HERBIE.

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volvolugnut wrote: ↑05 Oct 2022, 14:58 I saw a new beetle with white paint, large black lettered number 53 decals on the doors and deck, and tag HERBIE.

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I saw that one in Hancock MA. It was a Mexican taxi , I think
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Hang on...wut??

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Beetlechero??
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I like the older VW pickups better.
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Beetles, beetles , everywhere…..
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Beetle infestation
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A local swarm of beetles spotted yesterday. They may have been feeding since there are a couple food places inside.
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