1967 Volkswagon Beetle With Sun Roof, Project Car, Rat Rod on 2040-cars
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:4 cylinder air cooled
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: sun roof
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: manual shift
Mileage: 107,000
Exterior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
This one is a barn find. It has been in storage since the 1980's. Body is solid with some surface rust. All glass is in great shape. Pan needs repairs as well as the area behind the running boards. All original parts are there. Car has a factory radio. 12volt system. Engine turns by hand and seems free. Had some problems freeing up the brakes to roll it around and I have not gone into them any further. I have many extra parts including a new clutch. There is a extra block, heads, valve covers, air cleaners, hub caps. I have not heard the engine run but the last owner picked the car up from his grandfather's estate in Kentucky and drove it to Illinois before parking it. The odometer shows over 107k. The sunroof does crank open and closed and all windows operate properly. The doors sound solid when they close. This car has great potential for the right person. This car is for local pickup only
Volkswagen Beetle - Classic for Sale
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