1974 Volkswagen "malibu Speedster" Custom, Like Dune Buggy, Conv/roadster, Rod on 2040-cars
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Drives nice. Spring out of winter with a limited edition MALIBU SPEEDSTER model. see: http://bgwspectre.com/convertablerods.html for convertible top & frame available for this car. Custom front to back; one of a kind. Mack truck hood ornament(bull dog). The first three pictures is to show "hubcap"/mag different look. Has full mag rims that were painted black on the fronts by previous owner as other pictures show. The grill looks to have been painted silver/chrome at one time. There is no back seat or top (I'm sure one can be installed even if a roll bar is part of the plan; even small buckets/jump seats may be adaptable). All carpeted with nice two fold middle split cover over battery & other floor well. Starts & runs good. No oil smoke; hardly any dripping. Clutch & shifting good. Two rear speaker. A roll bar in my VW can adapt a bimini or similar sunshade targa, & work for surfboard, beach equip, etc. cool carry. Doors close easy, firm, & evenly (no sag, flex or drops). ALL NEW items: floor pan, wiring, brake parts, *front disc brakes, axle dust boots & bearings, shocks(rear have adjustable springs), front end parts, stainless trim pieces on running boards, $800 in Kumho tires, chrome lug nuts with locking one on each wheel (key to locking lugs is stored in engine compartment which locks), and so on. The battery is not very old. Also includes a 100% waterproof elastic cornered, & vented storage cover (for event outside parking, etc.; it does keep car dry). & dash/gauges, neon underdash light, inside trunk/storage insulation. NEEDS SEAT BELTS. CLEAR TITLE/VEHICLE ID#. Ya couldn't build one of these for my sell price. *****LOCKING STEERING WHEEL, WHEEL LUGS, & ENGINE HATCH. ELECTRICAL CUT-OFF SWITCH TO ALL CAR FEEDS BEHIND PASSENGER SEAT********* ****** ***** ************* **************** $8,000 was put into this custom. * GREAT BUSINESS PROMOTION ATTENTION GETTER. If anyone interested in an original 74 bug hardtop with a "Rawlings baseball stitching" theme airbrushed on both doors; loops up over roof, & a "take me out to the ballgame" pictured custom interior, let me know; price-$5,000. Call me for details on either unique/one of a kinds: 904-881-3495 * GEORGIA BULLDOG TAILGATER THEME & COLOR. May be at Turkey Rod Run in spring. Or, VW car meet in Lakeland, March 14.
On Jan-29-14 at 16:30:36 PST, seller added the following information: I talked with the BGW company that produces these custom retros & the tops. He asked what I was selling it for & stated they are usually selling for $12,000; that this one was a more than a good price (a steal!). That being said, I will definitely raise the price in the spring. Cold weather always dulls the hot car fever. |
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