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Bringing an abandoned Bug back to life is a tough, but rewarding task that only someone with either time, skill or money can do. A combination of all three of these attributes is the Holy Grail.

Imagine, then, having to do it all twice? That’s exactly what happened to Anthony Erkelens of Lancaster, California when, together with his dad, Mark, he brought his ’66 back from the brink not once, but twice. How can that be? Let us explain.

The journey started when Anthony was 16-years old. Now, I was always fascinated with America growing up as a kid in England, and one major factor in my wandering eyes was the ability to drive at that tender age. It’s something that has had a major impact on the US car scene for decades.

Much of what

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