A slammed, bullet-filled, patina Beetle from Texas

Jake Sheather introduces Tex, a slammed 1955 Volkswagen Oval Window Beetle once used for target practice. » Subscribe:    / @the.purist   » Check out Jakes drag bus film 'Honey, I Shrunk the Bus returns'    • A 1980s Drag Bus Returns After 30 Years   FOLLOW ME   / the.purist     / thepurist.au   In this episode of The Purist, we’re at the Valla VW Spectacular, hanging out with Jake Sheather, proud owner of one of my all-time favourite Aussie Veedubs, “Tex," a stunning ’55 U.S. ‘Oval-Window’ Bug from Texas, now residing in North Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. This LHD beauty is not just a survivor; it’s arguably the lowest static Volkswagen in Australia. The Beetle sat on a Texas farm full of Porsche 356's and was apparently used as target practice before being stuffed in a shipping container full of Porsche parts bound for Australia "as container filler". The new owner saw no value in the car either, and let it sit for ten years before Australian VW legend Mark Krapp rescued it. The car then passed to Damian Arber a few years later who built it into mostly what you see today. Check out Damian's '58 Lowlight Karmann Ghia feature here:    • The debut of a VW Karmann Ghia Lowlight   Since taking ownership, Jake has taken the suspension down a level with a homemade 5.5" narrowed beam, 2 1/2 inch drop spindles, and Cage66 extended trail arms. The rear setup includes FK drop plates, giving Tex that ridiculously low stance. Could this be Australia's lowest static VW? Powered by a 36hp 1200cc engine featuring Okrasa dual carbs and a Wolfsburg West cam, this Oval Beetle screams O.G. Hoodride vibes and it's great seeing the Aussie VW scene continue to thrive with the next generation. #vallavwspectacular #vintagevolkswagen #VWOvalWindow #aircooledVW #AustralianVWscene #55Tex #jakesheather #ratlook #HoodrideAustralia #ThePurist