$13,500
Vancouver, Washington
Category
-
Mileage
85219
Posted Over 1 Month
$13,500.00 cash/OBO; feel free to call me at 360-936-9257 with any questions you may have, or to make me an offer I can't refuse. Zero or low feedback bidders, please contact me PRIOR to bidding to discuss your intentions. You are bidding on an amazing, completely rust free (matching number pan, no replacement or repairs!) European "gray market" 1958 Volkswagen Beetle. This very special Beetle features the small rear "Snowflake" brake light/reflectors, original B-pillar Semaphore flip-out turn signals, headlamps with the turn signals inside the glass headlamp covers, locking steering column, full reclining front bucket seats, clock, and fuel gauge. She is fitted with the more attractive US high chrome bumpers (I think better looking than the lower Euro bumper). Everything on the car is still labeled in German... VIN info, air cleaner instructions, labels, etc. Very cool. A beautiful car, she's undergone an extentensive and gorgeous extended restoration over a number of years, including a rebuilt correct 36HP Type I 1200cc engine, rebuilt four-speed transmission, new clutch, new brake lines and associated components, repacked wheel bearings, etc. She runs beautifully and is very reliable. Original 6 volt system throughout. The undercarriage has been cleaned and sealed in a durable clear, NOT painted... you can see it is all original and perfectly rust-free. The VIN on the pan matches the VIN number on the ID tag. The suspension, wheel wells, and wheels have been restored and repainted. Brand new shocks all around, brand new tires all around, she drives very nicely. Rare parts such as the fuel cap, oil cap, rear ash tray, one-year-only sun visors, etc. are all present. There currently is no radio or speaker in the uncut original dash. The exterior has a newer and beautiful repaint in the original Agave Metallic gold/green color, done in high-end 2-stage RM Diamont urethane enamel and clear coat. She's got a few minor nicks, etc. but still shows wonderfully, even up close. The only body blemis to really note is a small crack in the hinge side of the hood... they only have one hinge and are notorious for this. The glass is the original German Sekurit glass and in great condition, with new rubber, felt, etc. Side windows roll up and down smoothly. Doors are hung perfectly and open/close with ease. The interior is also gorgeous, and features the original headliner and door panels (fantastic condition), new carpet, new seat upholstery, and new dash paint to match. Original green plastic sun visors, front and rear ashtrays, unrestored original steering column, shifter, brake lever, pedals, etc. Very nice speedo showing the original 85k miles. Rare options include the locking steering column, auxiliary fuel gauge, and matching clock, as well as the fully-reclining front bucket seats on original frames. The lights, heater, wipers, locking steering, starter button, charging system, etc. all work as they should... wiring is all original 6-volt generator system with wires changed only as needed. It does come with the original spare wheel and tire, as well as the original jack. The original Semaphores are present but not connected; one works, one does not (bench tested). The fuel gauge works (bench tested), the sending unit does not. The clock is not currently running. Bob Koch (among others) offers rebuilt exchange units, and rebuilding services. The horn works (bench tested), but does not blow from the center steering wheel button... I have not trouble-shot this. The speedometer, lights, front turn signals, brake lights, wipers, etc. are all in proper working order. The heater works properly, as does the parking brake. Again, tires and shocks are brand-new, and the car runs and drives extremely well. This is a turn-key running and driving classic that will only go up in value. Clear title, matches VIN exactly for export, inspection, etc. $13,500.00 cash, or best close offer. You may call me at 360-936-9257 with any questions you may have. Please be prepared to pay in full within 3 days via cash, deposit into my Bank of America account, bank wire transfer, or major bank cashier's check (MUST wait for check to clear issuing bank prior to releasing vehicle and/or title. While every effort is being made to describe the vehicle as accurately as possible, please keep in mind it is a 57-year-old classic, and therefore being sold as-is, without warranty or guarantee expressed, written, or implied.
Trim European Semaphore Beetle
