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At one point, this VW beetle<\/del> bug<\/del> arachnid in Palm Springs graced the outside of a Volkswagen repair facility. I like the idea that you could bring in your Rabbit with a bad radiator and come out with a full-fledged Raptor, or at least a Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog, given enough time and welding. The gates were closed when I passed by, and there’s precious little information available online. Frankly, I’m just happy knowing that somewhere out there is a light up spider with a happy Volkswagen body.<\/p>\n

Spotted on N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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