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1967 Vw Bug Sun Roof Black/red Lo Mile California Barn Find In Storage For Years on 2040-cars

Year:1967 Mileage:52389 Color: Black /
 Red
Location:

Canyon, California, United States

Canyon, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.5 Litre 4 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 117507430 Year: 1967
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Sun Roof 2 door coupe
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: rear wheel
Mileage: 52,389
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This is a original low mile 1967 California Black/Red Sun roof car.Much of the paint on the under side of this vehicle has original Black paint from the factory. Under the front hood, the inner fenders, the door jambs, the dash as well as the inside of the rear deck lid. The exterior is PPG base coat clear coat. It can be color sanded and buffed to a show like finish. Most of this car is original and has some patina from the last 46 years. The bumpers are original as is the out side mirror all show some minor imperfections"

ESTATE SALE
1967 VW BUG
SUNROOF CAR
 VERY RARE 
DESIRABLE COLLECTOR GRADE
 ORIGINAL BLACK /RED
TIME CAPSULE 
CALIFORNIA BARN FIND
IN STORAGE FOR NEARLY 2 DECADES
CALIFORNIA SURVIVOR
RARE FIND  







"SCHWARZ / ROT"

~In storage for nearly 2 decades
~ A 46 year old time capsule  
~A true California barn find 
~1967 iconic year  for bug
~Matching numbers
~Original low mile California car  
~Collector quality Blue Chip investment
~Where you going to find one?  

 




Up for bid is a rare find a 1967 Factory Sunroof  VW Bug in Black L41 with Red .  I am listing this vehicle for a friend.  This car has been sealed away in a time warp for nearly two decades it has been in storage for at least 16 years. This is an original California car and will be sold this week. 
 “For many VW enthusiasts, the model year 1967 holds a special attraction. It’s been long bantered about as the best year of the Beetle. It was the first year for the 1500 cc engine, first year for 12-volt electrics, first year for the standard upright headlights, and the last year for the smaller bumpers and painted dash. There are many one year only parts on the 67 model year, especially the US spec versions and all of these attributes create what is one of the most recognizable and desirable Beetles out there.”
















 
 






 


 The 1967 is a iconic year for the Volkswagen Bug and a low mile Black/Red Sunroof car would have to be the most collectible combinations.

The original owner, who was a collector of classic Porsche 356's, kept this iconic original California bug for several decades in his collection. This was the only VW in a collection of Porsche's and is an outstanding solid low mile example that has seen little use in the last 46 years. It has been serviced and run on a regular basis but had very little over all use.

 It will need to be liquidated this week and is starting with a very low bid.
 
Looking at the value from Hagerty insurance the 1967 Sunroof cars have steadily increased in value in the last few years.

 This is a undervalued collector car that will only go up in value.


 Why is Black "Schwarz" L11  such a rare original color? 

The reason is most of  production of early VW's were light colors as most of the mass produced body shells were not straight enough to be Schwarz therefore the majority were white or lighter colors. When these car's were built a person would stand on the assembly line before paint and inspect each body for imperfections he made the decision of which color to paint. This is an original Schwarz Black car from day one.

The combination of the Rott/Red interior make this a very desirable collector car.

The seats are done of a much higher quality than factory not your typical after market Asian material that most vintage VW's have. This is more of a 1959 Porsche 356 than cheap Chinese vinyl reproduction. All of the padding and horse hair is the highest quality as you would see in a $100k Porsche 356.  The seat's are brand new and custom made by a well know upholster who specializes in Porsche 356's that has done many vintage Porsche's, some which have been sold for over $100,000.  This is original German material that he has horded for years. The quality of the seats and headliner are of a much higher grade that you would see in a typical VW but more as you would see in a high quality Porsche 356.
Be clear that a great deal of money was spent on the interior materials of this 1967 Volkswagen.  The fact that it is a 67 Black/Red Sunroof car makes this a very collectible classic that should not be over looked.

Will sell this week with a very low reserve.


  
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 Cosmetically she is in great shape for being 46 years old. The car was resprayed the original L 41 Black Schwarz.  This paint has lot's of clear, it can be color sanded and buffed to have a show car like finish.  The body is very straight with no sign of any previous collision damage or repair.  The front, rear and rear quarter glass moldings are new.  The door handles and trunk and hood handles are original and have minor dings or imperfections. The bumpers and mirror are original and have some patina of being 46 years old.  The body trim is German stainless.  It is missing the drivers sun visor.  The floor is the most solid original example I have ever seen. The section where the battery sits looks as it did when new. A very solid original example.  This car has spent a easy life in Sunny California and it shows.


 

 


 
 








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WINNING BIDDER GETS CLEAN CALIFORNIA TITLE
This is a numbers matching car   
VIN: 117507430
Matching numbers
Clean California title  

MATCHING FLOOR VIN NUMBER

 
MATCHING BODY VIN NUMBER



 This car is currently titled in California on a 
TITLE ONLY
It is not currently registered  but has a filed non op status


The 1967 Black Dealer plate and Lee Adams license plate frame are not included with the sale of the car.  They were used for the photos only.
This car would have had Black and Yellow plates when new but will come without any plates.
It will be sold with a Valid Clear California Title
and Bill of Sale

 



Mechanically the car is complete with original matching engine, body, frame, transmission and rear end numbers.   This is a BlueChip investment that will only appreciate in value in the coming years. The fuel system is clean. The original 1.5 liter motor fires right up and runs very strong. The carberater could use an adjustment as the idle when cold is a little rough but seems to clear right out when warm. The engine feel's like a low mile example.  The transmission which is unique to the 1967 shifts smooth in every gear and feel's as a low mile transmission should feel.

The tires are old and should be replaced. They hold air and will drive down the road however they are dried and cracked on the side wall and look to be from the 1980's. The car has Porsche 356 wheels.

The brakes stop and operate properly however a service and possible inspection would be a good idea as they have not been used a lot in the last few years.  The oil light on the dash is functioning as is the alternator light which stays on. The battery is brand new. I disconnected the battery while running and the car ran fine.  I do think the alternator is fine but light is on.


ORIGINAL FLOOR AROUND BATTERY IS A SOLID AS IT WAS 46 YEARS AGO










This is a solid survivor and is in amazing shape for being 46 years old.


 The car is in amazing orignal condition with many original parts. The exhaust however is less than 36 hours old.




Sealed away for almost two decades
Stored in climate controlled environment  



The Volkswagen Beetle, officially called the Volkswagen Type 1 (or informally the Volkswagen Bug), is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003. The car was conceived by Adolf Hitler when he was leader of Nazi Germany and wanted a cheap, simple car; he contracted Porsche in 1934 to design and build it to his exacting standards. Ferdinand Porsche and his team took until 1938 to finalise the design. This is the one of the first rear-engined cars. With over 21 million manufactured (21,529,464) in an air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive configuration, the Beetle is the longest-running and most-manufactured car of a single design platform, worldwide.

Although designed in the 1930s, the Beetle was only produced in significant numbers from 1945 on when the model was internally designated the Volkswagen Type 1, and marketed simply as the "Volkswagen". Later models were designated VW 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 or 1303, the former three indicating engine displacement and the latter two being derived from the type number and not indicative of engine capacity. The model became widely known in its home country as the K"afer (German for "beetle") and was later marketed as such in Germany, and as the Volkswagen Beetle in other countries.

The Beetle was designed for sustained high speed on the Autobahn. It ultimately gave rise to variants, including the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and the Volkswagen Type 2 bus. The Beetle had marked a significant trend led by Volkswagen, Fiat, and Renault whereby the rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout had increased from 2.6 percent of continental Western Europe's car production in 1946 to 26.6 percent in 1956. The 1948 Citro"en 2CV and other European models marked a later trend to front-wheel drive in the European small car market, a trend that would come to dominate that market. In 1974, Volkswagen's own front-wheel drive Golf model succeeded the Beetle. In 1994, Volkswagen unveiled the Concept One, a "retro"-themed concept car with a resemblance to the original Beetle, and in 1998 introduced the "New Beetle", built on the Golf platform with styling recalling the original Type 1.

In a 1999 international poll for the world's most influential car of the 20th century, the Type 1 came fourth, after the Ford Model T, the Mini, and the Citro"en DS

 

1967 Beetle — “One Year Only Parts"    

  Thanks to Eric Shoemaker



  • body moulding
  • Window winder
  • Rear fenders
  • The doors
  • Dash knobs
  • Seat belts
  • Rear bumper
  • Vent wing latches
  • Back-up lights
  • Brake reservoir
  • Oil bath air cleaner
  • Air cleaner bracket
  • Push on generator connections
  • SB-12 headlight rings
  • Front ash tray
  • First year of 12 volt
  • Low back seats
  • Door handles
  • Front hood
  • Front fenders
  • Decklid
  • Rear apron
  • Sapphire V radio
  • Sapphire V radio knobs (Black safety)
  • Engine preheat tubes
  • The rear z bar
  • Hazard switch
  • Plastic cage for generator
  • Decklid latch dust cover

What’s different about the ’67 Beetle?
This information applies only to Beetles destined for import into the Continental USA.

The 1967 model of the Beetle Sedan (non Convertible) heralded several changes. Most of these changes are subtle and go unnoticed. I will attempt to point out those of which I am aware. A lot of the changes continued to be incorporated into later years as well.

First and foremost was the change from 6 volts to 12 volts. This is the most talked-about change and resulted in a significant, new direction for the Beetle both in physical capability (of the car) and in popularity. Note: silver 12 volt sticker on driver’s door hinge pillar.

Front fenders: change from covered headlights to open sealed beam headlamps with no parking light inside the headlight housing. The front parking light was incorporated into the top-of-the-fender-mounted turn signal housing. This particular fender was used only for the ‘67 year cars. A new type of headlamp ring began to be used.

Reverse or back-up lamps: A switch was installed on the transmission so that when the car was placed into reverse, rear bumper-mounted lamps lighted. This was a one-year-only lamp since in ‘68 and later years the reverse lamps were incorporated into the taillight housing.

Front seat knob: About mid-year, ‘67 models were fitted with a knob on the side of the seatback rather than the previously used handle at the seat base.

Radio knobs: During the manufacturing year, rubber knobs began to be used. This was a new trend to accede to US “soft dash” standards. All ‘67 Beetles came equipped with rubber knobs for the emergency signal and headlight and wiper switches but the rubber radio knobs appeared during the production year.

Sapphire V: A one-year-only Sapphire V radio, AM only, with the antenna now mounted at the driver’s side just shy of the windshield.

12 V: 12 volt two-speed wiper motor and switch.12 volt generator/coil/carburetor choke heater, of course for the new 12 volt system.

Seat belts: One-year-only seat belts. These belts mounted on the B pillar and could be latched into place when not in use. The belt was housed in a sheath that pivoted downward beside the driver or front passenger so that the belt could be pulled from its sheath, over the person’s lap and the snap end clamped to a tunnel-mounted, chromed bracket. I am told that the belts were dealer-installed since USA requirements for mandatory seatbelts did not occur until 1968.

The black box: A “black box” under the hood now housed major electrical components. Sometimes the box was other colors, I have seen blue and aluminum as well as black. This box, I am told, persisted for years ’67 and ’68.

Window cranks: The knobs were a one-year-only black plastic and highly unreliable. The plastic backs consistantly split at the weak point and became useless.

Decklid and rear apron The apron was changed. This one-year-only apron now featured a latch hole that had a rubber seal to prevent road dust and moisture from entering the engine compartment. The new latch was a low-profile bar secured by two bolts used only in that application. The decklid was changed to conform to the new apron. On the decklid was the new script which read “VOLKSWAGEN”.

Rear bumper over-riders: A one-year-only design that shortened the middle legs to give added clearance to the newly designed decklid.

Body, running board trim and hood trim: This was a new slimmed design that set the trend for all succeeding Beetles. This necessitated smaller holes in the body and hood with redesigned plastic trim clips and new trim clips for the running boards.

Exterior rearview mirror A one-year-only redesigned ovoid (pear-shaped) style.

Engine: 1500cc displacement of about 53 Hp. That began the “H” series engine case to run for 3 years.

Oil bath air cleaner: Greatly enlarged with dual air-intake. The size increase mirrored the larger engine displacement. The size and weight of this one-year-only air cleaner/breather necessitated a one-year-only stabilizing bracket that mounted on the front manifold bolt and held the airbreather firmly in position. The dual intakes also necessitated a small diameter paper hose on either side that dropped through small holes in the one-year-only breastplate. Beneath the breastplate were right and left deflector plates, each with a hole. Behind each of these plates was mounted a tube, mounted to the exhaust stud on either side of the engine. The breather hoses dropped through the breastplate, passed through the holes in the deflector plates and mounted over the metal stabilizing tubes.

Pilot jet valve: An “anti-dieseling” device was added to the generator side of the carburetor. This was an electro-magnetic valve that closed the gas supply as soon as the ignition switch was shut off.

Regulator: The regulator was placed beneath the rear seat.

Axle tube: A lengthened one-year-only axle and axle tube was used on the ‘67 models. The axle tube continued through the 1968 production year (however, axles for ‘68 models had longer splines).

Transmission: A one-year-only transmission with a 4.125 gear ratio. This transmission remained the Beetle tranny through ‘72 1/2 when the ratio was changed to 3.88 with the advent of the “single-side-plate” transmission.

Brake cylinder: Dual master brake cylinder with two brake-light switches and a one-year-only brake fluid reservoir. There were two metal tubes between the master cylinder and the brake fluid reservoir for this year only.

Door handles: One-year-only exterior door handles, doorlock pulls (buttons), mounted on the door frame, and new, recessed interior door pulls as opposed to the former interior door handle locking capability. (formerly up to open and down to lock)

Fuses: Expanded fuse panel from 8 to 10 fuses.

Ash tray: Redesigned without a knob but with a “dimple” at the bottom edge for pulling the tray with the fingers. 

Technical changes:

  1. 180 mm to 200 mm wide clutch.
  2. New oil breather/filler unit with water condensation tube.
  3. New cooling fan inner and outer cover plates to hold the new 105mm diameter generator.
  4. New crank pulley and shroud plate.
  5. Mid-year change from smooth type to Type III annular groove oil pressure relief piston.
  6. Mid-year change to pinch-type hose clamps on the fuel pump and carburetor inlet.
  7. Mid-year strengthening of crankcase near oil pump mounting.
  8. Mid-year introduction of 8mm oil pump mounting studs/holes replacing 6mm.
  9. Mid-year change to crankshaft adding oil pockets and “X” drillings.
  10. New rubber seals added to the front and rear portion of each rear seat  kick-panel.
  11. Revised left and right quarter panels introduced; quickly replaced with revised types.
  12. Revised left and right rear cross members introduced.
  13. New left and right roof support members introduced.
  14. Re-designed firewall compartment panel in front of engine introduced to make room for 1500cc engine.
  15. Revised lower firewall plate and front engine cover plate weatherstrip.
  16. New sedan and sunroof deluxe model roof stampings.
  17. Elongated hole now cut in left side cowl at corner of windshield for optional retractable antenna, sealed with aluminum cap and black packing.
  18. New double-sided “K” profile lock cylinders and ignition locks.
  19. New cloud white vinyl headliner section with black dots surrounding back window.
  20. Rear luggage compartment carpet replaced with pvc lining along with left and right wheel house linings.
  21. New door and rear quarter panels introduced.
  22. Driver’s door armrest now standard.
  23. New passenger door armrest.
  24. Door and quarter panel interior moldings removed.
  25. New leatherette seat upholstery with smooth backs and sides; faces received perforated basket-weave covering the entire area, instead of center portions only; now seven heat pleats.
  26. Mid-year new cloud-white rear seat grab handle straps.
  27. Mid-year new cloud-white visors.
  28. Mid-year slightly larger rear view mirror introduced.
  29. Mid-year new left and right door hinges installed.
  30. Mid-year new center defroster vent under dashboard.
  31. Mid-year new front passenger grab handle with different mounting angle.
  32. Mid-year new rear seats installed.
  33. Headlamp switch and wiper switch swapped locations.
  34. New main wire harness, left and right front section wire harness.
  35. New starter/battery positive cable.
  36. Two Bosch distributors available; condensers were not shared.
  37. One VW distributor available; it had unique points, rotor, cap, condenser, vacuum advance.
  38. Mid-year new clutch pedal with 25mm offset to left of brake pedal (short lived).
  39. Mid-year new brake pedal/master cylinder clevis rod introduced.
  40. Mid-year old style clutch pedal returned, but with new stop bracket to limit pedal travel.
  41. Mid-year right tie rod inner clamp nut and bolt deleted.
  42. Mid-year changes to brake line diameters and routing up front.
  43. New transaxle casing and differential unit; rear axle, ring and pinion.
  44. Gear-set, and 3rd gear ratio changes; new gearshift fork housing nose cone; new reverse gear shaft.
  45. Mid-year changes to first/second gear shift mechanism, increasing shift travel; new reverse gear.
  46. New rear axle shafts, wheel bearing housings and covers.
  47. New rear axle shaft nuts; torqued to 217 ft/lbs.
  48. Side rear torsion bars narrowed from 22mm to 21 mm.
  49. New equalizer spring mounted on inner and outer supports with rubber bushing between each.
  50. New side levers and hardware introduced to work with narrowed torsion bars.
  51. Side radius arm/spring plate support inclination angle change to 20 deg/30 min from 17 deg/30 min.
  52. New rear shock absorbers.
  


This 1967 VOLKSWAGEN is a TRUE SURVIVOR and will always be a collectible classic 
 

This car will be sold this week to the last bidder 


THIS CALIFORNIA CLASSIC WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGH BIDDER
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY 

 

Don't miss out the bidding starts at  .99





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AUTOMOBILE HAS A CLEAN CURRENT CALIFORNIA TITLE

 SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTY 

Please only bid if you intend to buy. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask BEFORE you bid. It is very frustrating to have bidders who are not serious buyers and it is not fair to the other bidders.

Please have all funds in place prior to bidding and make sure you are able to follow all the directions of the auction prior to bidding. If you are unable to do this, please do not bid.

Please do not email with request for the reserve. Bidders who bid/retract just to determine the reserve will be blocked from future bidding.  The reserve should have no bearing on what you feel comfortable bidding. The reserve is the least we will accept.

We require a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours of the close of the auction to be made via paypal. The balance must be paid before 5:00 PM on the Friday following the auction.

Buyer is responsible for shipping of the vehicle and all costs associated with it. If you require the title to be overnighted to you, there is a $25.00 charge for this, the charge will be more for international postage.

PLEASE BE CLEAR REGARDING PAYMENT!!!!

I will only take the deposit of $500 on Paypal

 I will not take full payment on PAYPAL or any other credit cards or accounts that are linked to a credit card

Balance is do IN FULL by the following Friday

 by cash in person, or bank to bank wire



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Ecotricity offering 1,000 free EV miles to new customers

Thu, Feb 13 2014

Ecotricity is offering electric vehicle drivers in the United Kingdom an lengthy incentive for using green energy: 1,000 miles of free fast charging per year. Called "Green Electricity + Car," the program will power customers' homes with renewable power allow them to charge their cars through Ecotricity's national network of fast chargers, which the company has named the Electric Highway. It makes complete sense for Ecotricity. "To get the greatest environmental benefit from an electric car, it needs to be charged using 100 percent green electricity from the wind and the sun – otherwise you're still powering it from dirty fossil fuels," wrote Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity. Ecotricity, a UK-based producer of green energy, wants to bring fast charging to 90 percent of highway service stations around the UK in the near future and four fast chargers are installed per week under the Electric Highway campaign, the company says. Users can fast charge their EVs in 20-to-30 minutes. Ecotricity recently instituted a price freeze for all gas and electricity customers until April 1, reducing energy costs below what's being billed by the country's "Big Six" energy companies. Green Electricity + Car coincides with Volkswagen bringing its electric e-Up! to the British market. Volkswagen Group (UK) Limited imports VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda brand vehicles and has signed a deal with Ecotricity as its official green energy supplier. Volkswagen Group customers purchasing an EV through one of its brands can take advantage of a new, reduced-cost Ecotricity tariff and a free smart meter installation. 08 February 2014 Green Electricity + Car Drivers of electric cars will receive 1,000 free miles every year with a new electricity tariff being launched by green energy company Ecotricity. Green Electricity + Car – will not only power customers homes with green energy but also their cars (either 100% electric or plug-in hybrids), plus they'll get free access to Ecotricity's national network of fast chargers[1] – the Electric Highway. This latest move comes after Ecotricity announced a price freeze for all gas and electricity customers until the end of winter (April 1st), making them cheaper[2] than the standard tariff of the Big Six energy companies.