1968 Vw Bug - Classic "cal Style" Volkswagen on 2040-cars
Redondo Beach, California, United States
'68 VW "Cal Style" bug -- Please read full description: Runs great! Rebuilt engine (36K ago), new clutch, lots of custom parts. Clean California car -- ready to restore, customize or just drive. Loss of job means no more fun projects for me. Super reliable. Starts every time, runs strong! All lights, signals, horn and warning lights work fine. Window winders and seats will need to be replaced. COOL STUFF: Rebuilt engine (36K ago) EMPI
alloy wheels Sport
steering wheel Performance
exhaust (not too loud) Short-throw
shifter Chrome
air cleaner, oil filler cap, engine pulley and valve covers Alpine Stereo and amp (needs wiring harness, available from Alpine) NEW STUFF: New clutch New
brakes and hoses New
camber compensator New
headliner New
sun visors New
trunk latch New
fuel line New
fuel level sender New
"Cal style" window moldings New
glove box latch New-ish interior door panels NEEDS: Minor dent/rust removal (see photos) Driver window crank mechanism (glass slips) Front seats (new-ish covers but the actual seats and tracks are THRASHED!) Keys for the door locks (ignition key is
fine, it just doesn't work on the doors) Heater exchangers and hoses (removed by previous owner) FULL DISCLOSURE: The car was in one accident that I know of, affecting the nose panel and hood (both replaced). The gas tank has a bend in it but does not leak – see photo. The right front wheel rubs when turned to extreme right (steering needs a wheel stop tab). Also, the rear wheels camber inward when driven in reverse, but go back to normal once you're underway. Previous owner was an amateur
do-it-yourselfer. Some of his "fixes" included: Cheap toggle switch for the interior light) Horn button on the dash, not the steering
wheel An "extra" starter button, even
though the keyed ignition works fine. Crummy Pep Boys carpet glued to wheel wells
and cargo area Flat black spray paint on dash and door trim Turn signals removed from front fenders, replaced with newer-style bumper-mount signals FYI: Over the years the car has been three different colors: Original color: VW Delta Green Second color: Non-VW Metallic Blue Current color: Non-VW off white-ish This is a California car with clear title, ready to sign over to you. I've made every effort to disclose every detail of this classic bug. This is a forty-something year old vehicle, so please set your expectations accordingly. If you have ANY QUESTIONS, please ask first before bidding – all sales are final, as they say. Local pick-up at my home in the Los Angeles area is preferred, or
you can have the car shipped at your expense. Thanks and happy bidding! Paul |
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