1956 Oval Window Bug - Classic on 2040-cars
Long Beach, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:36hp
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1956
Interior Color: Green
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: 2 Dr
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 99,999
Exterior Color: Beige
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This is my 1956 Oval Window. I am the 2nd owner of this California Oval. The original owner was my mom's best friend since childhood. I got the bug from her brother who stopped driving it in 83. I got the bug in rough shape. It was originally Diamond Green. It was hit 2 years ago in the left front quarter. I had the section replaced by A&B Restorations in Temple City. I used all original German metal. The paint job is not the best but looks good for a driver. I had the front beam replaced by Jim's VW in Monterey Park along with all new shocks, tie rods, steering, etc. Brakes are fine. New cylinders and master cylinder installed when I began driving it. Along with all new brake lines. He has done all the engine work, maintenance for me. The tires are new with less than 500 miles on them. The numbers match body and pan. I have used this as a daily driver for several years. It has a 36hp motor which I drive on the freeway at 65mph no problem at all. I have been averaging about 35mpg. Original transmission shifts great. Still 6Volt. I had the interior redone by Tito's Upholstery in Rosemead. Seats are in great shape and the cloth headliner is perfect. The pans are in good shape with the exception of directly under the driver seat. It needs to be replaced. There is a patch piece currently there but it needs to have the rusted part cut out and a new quarter pan welded in. I had this done on a 63 Bug I used to own and total cost parts and labor was about $140. All windows are original German glass except the front windshield. The passenger door still needs the rubber replaced which I have (from Wolfsburg West) and the luggage area and engine compartment need the rubber moulding (which I have) Thanks for looking. Clear title with CA yellow plates. More pics on request. This car drives great. This is one solid bug.
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The group says in a release that it wants "to block further collusion between the company and the United Auto Workers." It alleges that VW forced workers to attend "mandatory pro-union meetings" and prevented managers from opposing. In a rebuttal on its website, the UAW called the claims "baseless" and said its actions were entirely legal.
One possible problem faces the carmaker in regards to the lawsuit. According to the Detroit Free Press, a recent US Court of Appeals ruling found that neutrality agreements like the one the business had with the UAW could be illegal if the company provided "things of value" to the union. The newspaper also claims that VW held a mandatory employee meeting concerning the election, but workers were free to leave during the UAW's presentation.
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