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1968' Volkswagen Beetle

£7,500

Published 24 September 2021ID: QBQ6TV

Expired
3 years, 1 month ago

Information from the owner

Body: Sedan

Age: 53 years

Exterior color: Blue

Seller's comments about 1968' Volkswagen Beetle

Beautiful vw beetle 1500 deluxe sedan floor pan 1962 body 1968. this vehicle has just been imported from sunny south africa where it had a full body off restoration approximately 2 years ago. The car is now uk registered with v5 it is both mot and tax exempt. Vehicle, taken down to bare metal and resprayed in period correct single stage zenith blue. Floorpan repaired (1962) (rust under battery tray which is a common issue) and rust proofing applied inside and outside the pan. Mechanically, checked and replaced worn suspension components, re-furbished entire braking system, serviced transmission, checked and sorted entire wiring loom, replaced all bulbs and lights. Reconditioned the 1500 engine (line bore, new rings & bearings, ground valves). fitted a complete brand new cream interior. Carpets, seats, door cards and roof lining, brand new sun visors. Refurbished the steering wheel, gear & handbrake levers. Replaced all brightwork with brand new (bumpers, door beadings, side beadings, running board beadings, exhaust tail pipes, headlight trims). replaced all the rubber seals and window channelling with brand new, including brand new running boards. Refurbished the original steel wheels & repainted, sourced a set of period correct radial tyres, fitted brand new wolfsburg chrome hubcaps. 2 6 speakers in the rear.

above information from person i bought car from last year i have since paid a garage to replace clutch, battery, fuel gauge and fuel pump, am only parting with car as i no longer have a garage due to moving .

slight cracking on paint by rear bumper iron, small bubbles by passenger door. Am having mot