$24,000
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Category
-
Mileage
1450
Posted Over 1 Month
Up for sale is my custom 1957 VW Oval Deluxe Beetle. The history and restoration on this car is very extensive. It was professionally built by John Jones of Kustom Coach Werks in Grand Junction, Colorado. John built the car to take to the Bug-In in Las Vegas, where he won 1st place out of over 1500 VWs! Here is a link to his website documenting the restoration, which includes 387 pictures: http://kustomcoachwerks.com/gallery3/index.php/Type-1/45-Day-Wonder The beetle was also featured in Hot VWs in May 2004! A copy of this issue is included with the car. The article discusses the restoration in great detail, along with all the different companies and parts that were used to create this rolling work of art. John started with a rust-free 57’ Oval from Arizona with only 56,000 original miles. Here are the details on the restoration:~ the car was completely disassembled – body separated from the pan~ the underside, engine bay, jams, etc. were all media blasted~ stripped the outside~ sprayed with PPG Orange Glow and Vanilla Shake, PPG clear, wet sand and buff~ installed a 3 ½ inch narrowed beam with adjusters and KYB shocks~ raised the rear spring plates = lowering the rear~ Madson Upholstery installed TMI tan vinyl and oatmeal tweed seat covers and door panels, along with a tan mohair headliner and TMI oatmeal loop carpeting~ Flat-4 Banjo steering wheel with Golden Lady horn button The car was then purchased by a gentleman in Colorado Springs and he continued to make improvements and upgrades to the car. I have receipts of over $9000 (see invoice below) which included: ~ new 2007cc motor (100+ hp), built by Randy Bowen at Sportcar Volkswagen Service Center in Colorado Springs, so it really moves ~ new 4 speed transmission - the transmission was built by Rancho Performance Transaxles in California and the specs are PRO STREET 4.12 ring and pinion, stock ratios 1st - 3rd with close ratio 4th ~ new disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear ~ a high temp finish (Chromex) to the header and muffler ~ powder coating axle tubes, fan shroud, backing plates, etc.Randy has been building and racing VWs for over 35 years. Here is a link to his website: http://www.sportcarservices.netI just took the car back to Randy to complete a thorough inspection and make any necessary repairs. He adjusted the rear brakes and replaced the brake light switch - everything else on the car was in proper working order. Here is a walk-around video of the interior, exterior, engine compartment and the car running: Overall, this 57' Euro Beetle is in near perfect condition! Only 1450 miles since its restoration in 2004-2005! The paint is near perfect with no rock chips, scratches or dents. The underside is in showroom condition. The interior is also near perfect with the exception of a few tiny holes in the headliner. The tires and wheels have less than 200 miles on them. The glass looks to be all original, with the exception of the windshield. The pop-up blinkers work properly and are really cool. Comes with a new high-end indoor California Car Cover. It runs and drives great and is a blast! Clear Colorado title in my name. THERE IS NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, NOR MAY I BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LISTING OF THIS AD. THE CAR IS BEING SOLD AS IS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO INSPECT THE CAR PRIOR TO PURCHASE. THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHIPPING OF SAID VEHICLE. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS CAR IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO PURCHASE OR HAVE THE AVAILABLE FUNDS! PAYMENT TERMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: A $500 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT THROUGH PAYPAL IS DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF AUCTION. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE AUCTIONS END - CERTIFIED FUNDS OR WIRE TRANSFER. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ACTION CLOSE. IF NOT, I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-LIST THE CAR OR SELL TO THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER. Brand Size Cost Block VW AS-41 $250.00 Line bore YES $80.00 Cam bore NO Surface YES $40.00 Full flow YES $35.00 Thrust Cut NO Clean YES $50.00 Bore for larger cylinders YES 90.5mm $100.00 Clearance YES 78mm $100.00 Modify for Bus mount NO Oil Pump SCHADEK 30mm $45.00 Oil Pump Cover BERG RELIEF $80.00 Deep Sump SCAT 1 1/2 QT $80.00 Main Bearings MAHLE STEEL CENTER $40.00 Cam Bearings MAHLE DUAL THRUST $25.00 Rod Bearings MAHLE $15.00 Tap Oil Galleries NO Cut for Sandseal NO Weld behind #3 cylinder NO Case inserts YES 8MM $125.00 Flywheel VW 200mm LIGHTENED $120.00 8-dowell flywheel YES Surface YES Lighten YES 12 POUND Clutch Pressure Plate KEP STAGE 1 $125.00 Disc 200mm $25.00 T/O bearing Crankshaft DPR 78MM X VW $425.00 Balance YES ASSEMBLY $150.00 Turn Journals NO 8-dowel YES Crank Pulley VW DEGREE $50.00 Wedge Mate NO Polish YES INC. Crank gears VW $25.00 Distributor drive VW $15.00 Gland Nut SCAT CHROME MOLY $50.00 Gland nut washer SCAT CHROME MOLY INC. Camshaft ENGLE W-120 $100.00 Cam Gear VW MODIFIED $25.00 Lifters VW RECONDITIONED $60.00 Rods Re-size VW RECONDITIONED $100.00 Balance INC. Pistons MAHLE 90.5 $300.00 Balance NO Cut valve reliefs Rings MAHLE Cylinders MAHLE 90.5mm INC. Shorten Hone YES $40.00 Shims YES $10.00 Buttons CB TEFLON $20.00 Heads VW 40mmX35.5mm $500.00 Flycut/bore YES Machine for larger springs NO Valve seat machine/seal YES INC. Install new guides YES INC. Port/polish UNSHROUD CHAMBERS $80.00 New valve springs YES INC. New valves YES INC. Rocker Arm Shafts SCAT SOLID - BOLT TOGETHER $50.00 Rocker Arms VW 1.1 - VW $50.00 Push Rods VW STOCK $20.00 Valve Covers VW CUSTOM $50.00 Retainers CHROME MOLY INC. Guides YES INC. Push Rod Tubes EMPI STAINLESS $45.00 Clean Heads YES $50.00 Head Studs 8mm Blast and Paint $20.00 Adjusters BUGPACK SWIVEL $35.00 Head Gaskets NO Assemble and cc FIX KEEPERS $40.00 Carburetion WEBER 40IDF $800.00 Rebuild carburetor(s) NO Rebuild Kit Manifolds/match port DUAL PORT Air cleaners / Linkage GASKETS INC. Exhaust GASKETS INC. Header A1 SIDEWINDER $800.00 Muffler A1 STAINLESS INC. Heater boxes NO High Perf. Coating YES Flange Kit NO Levers Clamps Sheet Metal Fan shroud SCAT 36 HP NO HEAT $80.00 Head Tin VW DUAL PORT $50.00 Rear Tin VW $25.00 Front Tin VW $25.00 Fan/backing plate VW $25.00 Misc Tins VW $50.00 Powder Coat Sheet Metal YES $350.00 Oil cooler & Adapter NEW $65.00 Misc. Generator/Alternator ALT $120.00 Stand VW $25.00 Coil BOSCH BLUE $50.00 Distributor BOSCH 0.009 $75.00 Compu-Fire YES MODULE $77.00 Distributor Clamp VW $5.00 Plug wires BOSCH $30.00 Spark Plugs NGK B5HS $16.00 Cap / Rotor / Points INC. Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Rod & Spacer VW NA Fuel Pump Block Off SCAT $10.00 Fuel Pressure Regulator Fuel Lines Oil Filter Adapter BUGPACK $18.00 Oil Lines/fittings AEROQUIP $65.00 Fan Belt NEW 9.5X905 $9.00 Generator Pulley VW $15.00 Generator Strap BUGPACK STAINLESS $15.00 Oil and Filter BRAD PENN 30 $40.00 Oil Filler FRAM HP 1 $15.00 Hardware/Fasteners NEW $45.00 Breather Kit BUGPACK $40.00 Gasket Set / Seal $30.00 Gauges Senders Motor Mounts Spark Box Sand Seal Pulley spacer Modify engine bar Engine compartment seal ENG SEAL FIREWALL SEAL Heater Hose Total $6,615.00 Shop Supplies $100.00 Tax on parts Freight $150.00 Final Assembly Labor $1,200.00 Dyno/Run time Labor to Install in Vehicle remove / disassemb clean / install $1,000.00 Grand Total $9,065.00
Trim Sedan Oval Euro Model
