1965 Vw Beetle "deluxwe" Totally Restored 63,000 Mile Original on 2040-cars
Wayne, Maine, United States
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This pristine 1965 VW Beetle was recently purchased from the second owner. It's an original 63,000 rust-free car that was totally restored in 2001. It was purchased in 2005 to a man that gave the car to his wife for an anniversary present. Here's where the story gets interesting. The car was driven to their home by the original owner and parked in their garage ant that's were it sat for nine years! Evidently the couple were having marriage issues and the car was intended as a reconciliation gesture that didn't work. It was driven a total of 80 miles from 2005- June 2014. When I purchased the car I had a new 6 volt battery, all the wheel cylinders replaced, carburetor rebuilt, fuel lines replaced, fuel pump rebuilt, all tune up parts, gas tank removed and cleaned, new fuel tank sending unit, (4) new radial tires, and a professional detail. When it was restores it was repainted the original Pearl White (#L87) and all of the rubber seals were replaced. All of the glass is original and stamped with the "VW" logos. It's obvious that all the glass was removed when the car was repainted and new seals installed. There is a new clutch kit, shocks, and all front end components. It still has all of the original floor panels and they are perfect. The car was sold new by FOREIGN CARS OF BELMONT, INC. in Belmont Massachusetts. It was sold on July 29, 1965 for a total sum of $1646.05 The base price was $1593.00 and the dealer accessories included undercoating $25.00), 2 seat belts ($13,90), and outside mirror ($5.00). It still has the original engine (#9609292) and the original color combination that it left the factory with. Included with this car are the original owner's manuals, service book, dealer directory, original sales invoice, tool kit which looks like it's never been used, jack, and original bias ply whitewall spare. It's all original including the 6 volt system. I have put approximately 300 miles on the car in the past three weeks just to make sure it's ready for the new owner. It goes down the road as straight as an arrow and as smooth as silk. The transmission shifts smooth and the car starts right up as it should and all the lights, turn signals, brake lights, hi beams, and interior lights work properly. I would not hesitate to jump in the car and drive cross country! Did I mention that the heater boxes are all original and the heater and defroster work better than any VW I have ever owned. The underneath of this car is as clean as the exterior. I would encourage a PPI to any serious bidder. |
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