I believe Dr. Porsche designed it for auto use in the 30's per request of A.
Hitler.

Mike

On 1/21/04 8:01 PM, "Jon" <imcan8dn@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> Hi guys and gals,
>
> My first post as I joined this list about 3 days ago. I'm amazed on all the
> good information and experience being shared around. Makes me feel more
> comfortable as I set out to take the plunge and get my first Vanagon
> westy!!!  I got the money saved to buy it and the wife's blessing; just have
> to find one in the NW here. Shouldn't be a problem. Looking forward to
> picking your brains!!!
>
> Anyway, it is my understanding that the first VW engines (the original
> Beetle Engines during the war) were in fact already existing aircraft
> engines converted for the Beetle.  It is quite common in the experimental
> aircraft area to find VW powered light aircraft. (i.e.
> http://www.aeroconversions.com/aero_vee_2002.html )There is even a two
> cylinder version out there you cut a 1600 in half (plans on E-bay).  It is
> because I was researching engines for an airplane that I started down my
> VW-fascination path which has now led leading to my intention to buy a
> Vanagon; sold my Boler trailer and truck so I could do it!! I hope to gain
> the experience and knowledge on my Westy to eventually consider a VW engine
> for an aircraft.
>
> Anyway, looking forward to learning and contributing in the future
>
> Here is a link some of you may be interested in as well:
>
> http://www.bgsoflex.com/auto.html
>
>
> John P
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Greg Stelz
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 3:06 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
>
>
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> In fact, the aircooled VW
> engines are used in homebuilt aircraft.
>
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>
> Wow!!  That takes some serious balls. LOL
>
> Greg
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