"When I turned 16 (1970), I wrote a letter to Mr. Perkins, asking for his help in convincing my mom to let me buy a Beetle for my first car. Mr. Perkins swiftly replied with a highly personalized six-page handtyped/signed letter counseling me on how to discuss the safety topic with my mom, including VW's safety philosophies, histories, and practices. His letter did the trick, and on December 11, 1970, I got Super Beetle #1112213703. I kept Mr. Perkins' letter for decades, but sad to say that I…"
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