HARLEYS and HOT VWs! (1972)

[rick m]

In the early 70's I had so many moving violations that they could not record them fast enough at the Sacramento County police department. So, to cool things off I thought I had better try some different transporation for awhile.  A mechanic in Sacramento advertised that he would trade his Harley straight across for a Hot VW.  I was stunned to think that the ad was for real.

I took my 66 Street car downtown with the pink slip and came home with a 69 Harley chopper. After nearly dying on it a couple times, being run off onto the shoulder of the freeway, I finally got rid of it.  Pictured with my Harley is my old 1958 Chevy parts runner.  It was a wagon too.  In the background, in my garage, you can see a 67 Chop Top bug (vaguely) that I was finishing up the roof on.

What memories!

Rick Mortensen

[rick m]

Below is a shot of the back of the car that was pictured with the Harley.  This was a little while before I finished the doors and roofline.  Check out my crazy hair and clothes from 72! My kids would crack up if they saw this shot.

Rick M

[LuftsickTero]

In the early 70's I had so many moving violations that they could not record them fast enough at the Sacramento County police department. So, to cool things off I thought I had better try some different transporation for awhile.  A mechanic in Sacramento advertised that he would trade his Harley straight across for a Hot VW.  I was stunned to think that the ad was for real.

To cool things off you got a HD? Didn't a chopper attract cop's interest back then?