1964 Vw Bug Volkswagen Beetle Classic on 2040-cars
Wilmette, Illinois, United States
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For sale is my 1964 bug. We are moving 5 states across and trying to sell many things possible.
Regretfully my bug got on the chopping block list. I will consider keeping it if it does not sell here. History I was told by the PO that this bug originally came from New Mexico. I bought it from him and drove it to Chicago from Tennessee about 6 years ago. He told me that all glass are original and so are all metal except the right rear fender which had to be replaced from another bug. I have no reason to doubt him from inspection. PO painted inside and out with Desert Rose paint color and rust proofed underneath. He also installed drop spindle and skinny front tires and fat rears for the "hot rod" look. All interior was freshly done when I bought it and 6 volt was converted to 12 volt. Ignition relay was installed to protect the ignition switch. Points were upgraded to Pertronic electronic ignition. What I've done The car had 1600 mated to 6 volt transmission with bell housing ground out when I bought it. But it had bad end play and ran rough with oil dripping. I was surprised I actually made it home (6 hour drive). So I replaced both engine and transmission going back to 1200 and unmolested 6 volt transmission. I installed 6 volt flywheel with bigger 12 volt clutch (special flywheel from MOFOCO) and installed 6 volt starter with 12 volt solenoid. This spins the engine faster when starting but eliminate over active solenoid and still retain 6 volt teeth. I installed the thermostat with functioning air velocity ring for quicker warm up. The carburetor is a genuine German 28 PICT with 6 volt choke heater and step down register. Headlights were upgraded to quality HID system with high and low beams. I still have the original 12 volt sealed (non-halogen) headlights if you want them. Potentiameter was installed for wiper motor in place of step down register to give it a variable speed. An electric washer pump was installed instead of using air from the spare tire. A three point seat belt was installed on the driver side. Heater blower fans were installed in place of flex hose between the body to the engine. Condition This is probably one of the rare bugs that does not mark its spot. There are no oil drips. The engine purrs and starts immediately on the first crank. Transmission shifts accurate and smooth with no play in the shifter (for a bug anyway). Everything works except the horn. It was working last year so it must be contacts. The mileage listed is what is showing on the odometer and probably not the actual miles. I have not seen any rust as long as I've owned it but than everything was either painted or covered with under coating. The external paint now has chips and scratches. The body work by PO was not great and it was one of the things I was going to redo. Some external chromes have tiny rust dots everywhere. Brake fluid reservoir to master cylinder hose is leaking but the master cylinder is new. This is by no means show quality and by no means all original bug. But everything that was done can be easily reversed. What it needs Needs new 1200 tins (if you're going to keep it as 1200). It is fine and functional the way it is but I made them from 1600 tins so I would replace them. Needs more caster. The drop spindle mess it up. Touch up paint. Better chrome. Title is clear in my name in hand but tags are expired. I do require deposit of $1000 within 48 hours of auction end. You can fly in and drive it home anywhere and I can meet you at either O'Hare or Midway airport. I can assist in shipping but it is entirely your responsibility. Please note that it is at your own risk for purchasing 50 year old car. There are no warranty nor guarantee offered or implied. I've described everything as much as possible but please do ask if you have any questions or need pictures. Thank you. |
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