Mike & Julie Trejo
Location: Coal City, IL
Car(s): Bradley GT Kit Car '74 Standard Beetle (Daily driver) Sand Shark Dune Buggy - (Sold)
Engine Size/Mods: Bradley GT - 1967 1500cc 53hp Single Port Type1 '74 Beetle - 1974 1600cc Dual Port Type1 Sand Shark - N/A
Special Car Information: Bradley GT is an original production body # 4-6906
Awards/ Recognition: Bradley GT was in the Coal City Octoberfest Parade 2006 & 2007 Won 3rd place - kit car - NIVA BugFest Naperville 2007 Was featured on ABC 7's "I love my car" segment 6/26/2007
Story: I saw my first Bradley GT nearly 13 years ago. My dad was considering purchasing it to fix up. However, it needed a lot of work, and never became a reality. I fell in love with it and since then I have only seen one other Bradley in person until I found and bought mine. Since I purchased it for only $500, the car required a lot of attention in the form of complete brake work, engine tuneup, electrical rewire, and paint. In late summer of 2006, the Bradley was finally road worthy for the first time since 1987! I have put on a lot of miles cruising with the club, going to cruise nights and car shows. I recently purchased my Beetle for a daily driver car. This too will get the money and attention it deserves to look its best once again. I have a feeling this will turn into my wife's car!
This was my Sand Shark Dune Buggy:
