vw beetle classic bug that has been in the family for over 25 years (1968)
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| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1968 |
| VIN : | 118456288 | Mileage: | 99999 |
| Model: | Beetle - Classic | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Make: | Volkswagen | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Options: | pop out & one piece windows | Safety Features: | front disc brakes |
| Interior Color: | Black | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Sub Model: | Classic beetle with mods | Body Type: | Coupe |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Exterior Color: | House of Colors - Brandywine | Trim: | de-chromed |
| Disability Equipped: | No | Power Options: | no heat or a/c |
| Transmission: | Manual | Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Engine: | 1500 |
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Vehicle description
This beetle was my sons first car over 25 years ago, it became a project car for my grandson and I and would become his first car when he turned 16. That was over 2 1/2 years ago . . . . . . . . . so the the project began as a summer project that began when my grandson turned 12. We worked on it every summer and did all the work together, it is not a show winner by any means as it was all about the journey. I gave the car to my grandson on his 16th birthday and now that he is starting at ASU in the fall and the bug does not heat or a/c, so it is time to pass it along.
The bug body is a 1968, the chassis and pan are from my 1966, along with the seats which have been redone as shown in the photo"s. The pan was so bad on the 68 that in the end it was quicker to swap out the chassis with my 66 which had no rust issues to meet the 16th birthday timeline. The transaxle and engine from the 66 was also used in the interest of time. The bug had different tires and wheels which proved to be too nice as someone tried to steal them in the first week at High School in Texas. Had to replace the tires and rims along with the driver side rear fender and rear brake drum as the wheel came off coming out of the school parking lot.
I have the 68 transaxle and 1641cc long-block (rebuilt 25 years ago, less then 500 miles on the long-block) that will go with the car. The 66 engine in the car runs great, but the transaxle seal seems to be leaking as the car hit the deck when the wheel came off. The interior is in great shape, new headliner, window rubbers, low back seats and rear seat redone from the 66, new carpet and coco mats, Empi short shifter and wood wheel installed. Front end rebuilt with disc brakes installed, the wheels and rims are brand new, maybe 50 miles on them. The original radio is installed but not hooked up.
The paint and body work was done with the help of my grandson, my brother and myself. We used House of Colors Brandywine, looks great overall, but a few runs and scratches can be found. We de-chromed the bug and removed the 68 padded dash and seats, installed one-piece windows and the very popular pop out rear windows.
The heater channels were rusted badly and should have been replaced, but time and skills forced us to take a short cut and used rust repair, metal repair and bondo (poor decision), but a promise was made to give my grandson that his car would be ready when he turned 16 and that was far more important to me to keep my promise and my word!
The beetle has history within the family . . . . . . . but money for college is more important at this time. The car is still a project car, as the heater channels need replacing, not critical and not a major task to cut out and replace, but a big task for sure. There is an issue with the transaxle, again doesn"t appear to be a big deal, but it does leak fluid, and I have run out of energy.
I have tried to be as honest as possible, I love beetles, it is a great first car, or a great car to finish for that beetle guy with a passion for the air cooled mechanics that is looking for the major body work and interior work already done.
Car is being "Sold As-Is and Where Is" . . . . . . . . . Buyer responsible for shipping, seller is available to assist with pick-up and shipping as required.
The bug body is a 1968, the chassis and pan are from my 1966, along with the seats which have been redone as shown in the photo"s. The pan was so bad on the 68 that in the end it was quicker to swap out the chassis with my 66 which had no rust issues to meet the 16th birthday timeline. The transaxle and engine from the 66 was also used in the interest of time. The bug had different tires and wheels which proved to be too nice as someone tried to steal them in the first week at High School in Texas. Had to replace the tires and rims along with the driver side rear fender and rear brake drum as the wheel came off coming out of the school parking lot.
I have the 68 transaxle and 1641cc long-block (rebuilt 25 years ago, less then 500 miles on the long-block) that will go with the car. The 66 engine in the car runs great, but the transaxle seal seems to be leaking as the car hit the deck when the wheel came off. The interior is in great shape, new headliner, window rubbers, low back seats and rear seat redone from the 66, new carpet and coco mats, Empi short shifter and wood wheel installed. Front end rebuilt with disc brakes installed, the wheels and rims are brand new, maybe 50 miles on them. The original radio is installed but not hooked up.
The paint and body work was done with the help of my grandson, my brother and myself. We used House of Colors Brandywine, looks great overall, but a few runs and scratches can be found. We de-chromed the bug and removed the 68 padded dash and seats, installed one-piece windows and the very popular pop out rear windows.
The heater channels were rusted badly and should have been replaced, but time and skills forced us to take a short cut and used rust repair, metal repair and bondo (poor decision), but a promise was made to give my grandson that his car would be ready when he turned 16 and that was far more important to me to keep my promise and my word!
The beetle has history within the family . . . . . . . but money for college is more important at this time. The car is still a project car, as the heater channels need replacing, not critical and not a major task to cut out and replace, but a big task for sure. There is an issue with the transaxle, again doesn"t appear to be a big deal, but it does leak fluid, and I have run out of energy.
I have tried to be as honest as possible, I love beetles, it is a great first car, or a great car to finish for that beetle guy with a passion for the air cooled mechanics that is looking for the major body work and interior work already done.
Car is being "Sold As-Is and Where Is" . . . . . . . . . Buyer responsible for shipping, seller is available to assist with pick-up and shipping as required.