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David Fluhrer

New York
As seen in: Newsday
Covers:  Classic cars, new cars, automotive developments and aftermarket products.
Doesn't Cover: Government policy or industry developments regarding fuels, roads and other topics not directly related to automobiles.
We offer classic car profiles, new car commentary and a host of other features for auto enthusiasts.

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David Fluhrer is the weekly classic car columnist for Newsday, the Long Island daily newspaper, as well as a classic car blogger for newsday.com. He is also publisher of In the Driveway (www.inthedriveway.com), a web site dedicated to new and classic cars and other automotive-related topics. He gladly accepts test cars for reviews and classic cars for profiles in his column, as well as a wide array of other automotive-related pitches.

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In the Garage: Volkswagen Beetle ragtop

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By David Fluhrer
| Newsday Verified
This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "ragtop" owned by Rich Hallberg is similar to the famous "Herbie" beetle used in the 1968 film "The Love Bug." Photo Credit: David Fluhrer THE CAR AND ITS OWNER: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle “ragtop” owned by Rich Hallberg WHAT MAKES IT INTERESTING: Even many Americans who care little about cars still know the legend of the German Volkswagen Beetle (official name: the Type 1), with its development by Ferdinand Porsche in the 1930s and the production of over 21 million...
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