vw beetle commercial: automatic stickshift, is it a crime?

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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.

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[hebneh]

In 1968 I was a big fan of old Charlie Chan movies, which were often shown on TV at that time, which made this commercial meaningful to TV watchers then.

I did wonder what an "automatic stickshift" was, though.

In 1971 my dad got a Super Beetle with this transmission, however, which I ended up driving till it was destroyed in an accident in 1978. You did take your foot off the gas to shift, which was only necessary at higher speeds and not "in town", as this ad says.

[MonkeyWithAWrench]

@mofunzonecom umm... its called a left arm... most people have them too.

[peacefrog0521]

I expect this guy to start reciting Confucion jokes any second...

[amaliatox]

This is the story of a new life for VW 1500 Autoamtik - 1968.

Have fun!

Amalia

[mofunzonecom]

y doesnt he need a rightarm?

he needs to steer no?

[vw68autobug]

I also have an autostick beetle. a 1968 model 1500 engine with front disc brakes and IRS rear suspension all standard. ALL Autosticks were made in Germany.

I am really pleased with the performance of My beetle. It has a weber carburetor , extractor exhaust system and a new SVDA bosch distributor. The engine is now a 1600... If I take off at traffic lights in Drive 1, I can usually beat most cars up to 50 KMH which is the speed limit.. You can take off in Low Drive 1 or 2

Lee in Australia

[DDFJ1230]

that would freekin suck if I broke my left leg and right arm..

Wuldnt be able to drive a stick shift!!

[ntt420]

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.

[richardmaudsley77]

yes.

[mofunzonecom]

do u have to let go of the gas to change gear