1966 Beetle Restored California Black Plate Beauty on 2040-cars
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1900cc 110HP
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: Rear Engine
Mileage: 0
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red
Trim: black
Number of Cylinders: 4
You are looking at a fully restored, ready to drive, show, enjoy 1966 VW Beetle continuously registered California "Black Plate" car. This car is and has always been a rust free example.
All major components have been replaced or restored. It is literally too much to list. Think of this as a car that was completely disassembled an then built as it was in 1966 only with upgraded parts and pieces. Inspect the car or have someone look at it for you. The last owner spent over $18,000 on the restoration with $5500 spent on the motor alone. The motor was done by Pete at HBVW in Huntington Beach, California and this is essentially a "Porsche" VW. Complete EMPI components with rev limiter, clutch, transmission etc upgrades. This car doesn't only "keep up with traffic" traffic has to keep up with it. The car drives, shifts, stops better than it ever did in '66.
Note the Kenwood Stereo with custom CS speaker tray that DOES NOT affect the stock restoration as it is all a "lift out" package.
Cosmetically the exterior is overall in very good to excellent condition. There are a few rock chips that have been nicely touched up. The chrome bumpers/over riders and stainless are excellent as is all the bright work. The body is straight with no "waves" or dings. The enterior is correct and excellent. The glass is new. The tires are as new.
Everything works although the gas gauge is sporadic and I intend to have it repaired prior to delivery.
This car sounds like a Porsche 356 "Outlaw" but looks bone stock to the casual observer...speaking of which this car draws a crowd wherever it goes, so don't go to Starbucks unless you want to have a conversation.
It's ready for summer fun and literally could be driven every day.
I welcome inspections before you bid or buy but understand if you bid and win you own this car as this is a LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. I stopped advertising on Ebay a couple of years ago because I grew tired of DREAMERS and people that thought this was a video game. I am happy to answer any and all questions.
Bottom line, this is a great car ready to be enjoyed.
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