My Dad had 4 VW Beetles, back in the late 60s and early 70s. All way before my time, but he loves VWs and says they are the best.
Drove across Canada in one and got an oil change at the dealer in Vancouver.
Does the '53 have the split rear window?
I was out west, in Edmonton-to-Jasper, first time last may 2019. Glad I went considering what has happened since. Anyway I saw a silver Porsche 356 near Pyramid mountain, I rolled down my rental suv's window to hear it go by. Pretty sweet!
*Edit I'm from Ontario near Sarnia.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)