Otto has arrived in Auburn

My new toy was delivered last night courtesy of Robert Skinner, the gentleman that I did the trade with. He and his wife were kind enough to trailer him up after work last night. Got to meet Robert's wife and the four of us had a late dinner. Otto is in great shape and really won't need much in the cosmetic department. The exterior is amazing: chrome is original and pristine as are all lights, emblems, etc. Glass is all good and the paint just needs a buff out. Ray said he might find time this week to put a battery in and see if Otto will start, then we'll get together and see if there's anything that needs attention to get him running right, etc.

The wheel mystery has been solved. Robert told me he is sporting a limited production rally wheel that was for Bugs. I personally don't care for them so those will come off in the not to distant future so if anyone is interested in them just let me know, as I will try to sell or trade them. I've always wanted traditional wheels with moons, so that's what he's going to get.

This is gonna be a blast and I can't wait to introduce him to everyone.

ID LIKE TO SEE THEM IN PERSON BUT I MAYBE INTERESTED IN TRADING MY CHROME STOCKERS FOR THOSE. ITS THE BACK WHEELS. I HAVE THE FRONT WHEELS AS WELL THEY JUST DONT HAVE RUBBER ON THEM. AND ALL 4 CAPS.

Very cool Cat, can't wait to see him on the road.

Don may be interested for his super.

Apparently the wheels were originally a gold tone of some kind (according to Robert). The problem is there are only three, the fourth looks like some sort of stock rim. I'm wondering if that might be the spare that was put on after something happened to the fourth. They may still be of value to someone though. That would make sense too, because Ray thinks there might have been a bit of minor body work done on the fender area above the driver's side rear, and that's the same side that the odd wheel is. Who knows, maybe he had a crunch at some point. It's a mystery....

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