1966 Volkswagen Beetle True Barn Find With Awesome Patina on 2040-cars

VIN: 116340545 Year: 1966
Interior Color: Red
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Deluxe
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 58,757
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

This 1966 VW Beetle is barn fresh and waiting to be driven again. If you have been looking for a classic Beetle that hasn't been wrecked, rebuilt or modified then here is your car.

The car is 100% complete, from the paint code decal under the hood to the Wolfsburg Crest logo seatbelts. It's also one of the most sought after color combinations, black over red.

It has it's original numbers matching 1300cc motor which is an FO block based on VW records. The VIN and Motor were both produced in mid November of 1965. The wheels as well as the speedometer are also dated November 1965 (see pics) proving that this is indeed a numbers matching vehicle.

The beetle shows well as is even though it hasn't been cleaned since it's rescue. It looks to have had a respray at some point in it's life. All of the body panels and bumpers are original German, no aftermarket repro's here. The interior as well as the seat covers are still orginal from 1966. Even the original Sapphire III radio plays strong through the original Bendix Speaker.

The overall structure of the car is fairly solid. It was never hit in the front or rear.  The front beam and the floors appear to be in good condition. The heater channels are a little soft on the bottom side and could use some patching. I don't think it warrants complete heater channel replacement. The roof has some minor dents from items being stored on it while it was garaged.

Even though this Beetle has sat dormant for so many years, it started right up with a new 6 volt battery, points filed and a little fuel. The engine sounds very strong (see video).

Although the exact history of the Beetle is unknown, based on it's appearance and of all the original parts, its safe to assume that the 58,000 on the odometer are original miles. It may have been a one owner car, or perhaps in the same family for a number of years before it was put into hibernation for many years there after.

The Beetle will start and drive on its own power, but is not road ready, so please don't ask if it will make the drive from RI to California. It will need all the things a car would need attending to after a long rest like brakes, tires, fuel tank flush, fuel lines replaced, etc.  It will have no problem driving onto a trailer for transport.

The Beetle is registered in the State of Rhode Island and will be sold with a bill of sale and a copy of the current registration. Rhode Island doesn't issue Vehicle 10 years or older a title so check with your local state laws for what you may need.

Local bidders are welcome to inspect the VW, just email for an appointment. Shipping is the buyer's responsibility and a $500 deposit via paypal is require within 24 hours of the end of the auction. The balance is due within 7 days thereafter.

So, in closing it's getting harder and harder to find a Classic VW Beetle in all original condition with all of it's original parts. This 1966 is a perfect candidate for a "Patina" cruiser, or a full blown restoration. The choice is yours. Let the pics and video tell the story.

Follow the links below to view the 100+ photos and a video of the engine running.

http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/1967typeone/library/?sort=9&page=1#/user/1967typeone/library/?sort=9&page=1&_suid=13671932170930192084536727265

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEuNjkXLrF8&feature=youtu.be