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….for sale i have my mutch beloved beetle its a 1968 1500 model ( herbie ) i have spent the last 2 years doing it up i hate to think of how mutch its cost, its fully restored with no rot floor pans are mint chrome wheels with new tiers its been lowered slightly sloping wings towel rails. this was used outside cinemas in manchester to promote the herbie films in the 70s. its tax exempt & motd ready to go . please cum & view if you wish tel 07931927984 for more info cash on collection.

….Tax exempt 1966 VW Beetle Aircooled 1500cc single port Ok, this self employment lark means I have no time for fun anymore, so Boris needs a new home. Hopefully he’ll be as fun and faithful to his new owner as he’s been to me and so will be as loved and respected as he once was before….blah blah blah… Its like this; Bought it as a project in 2003. It had sat un-moved for 5 yrs and was battered and a non runner. The car had clearly undergone a few previous minor resto’s . After usual neccessary surgery- heavilly rusted areas removed and new steel welded in, floor pans, front clip, heater channels, front wings, (reciepts for all panels used) and fully and thouroughly undersealed. I renewed the whole braking system (retaining the original 4 drum set up), replaced all wheel bearings, shocks, suspension rubbers, track rod ends, steering arm, tyres, did the 12v conversion, got the engine running and all covered in grey primer it breezed its 1st MOT with flying colours and a testing station full of approving nods. It then became a rolling resto with many an hour spent and much of my cash too, being used daily and famously reliably for the next 7 yrs. He was at his best in around 2006.By this time he had a full engine recon, new 009 dizzy, petronex ignitor, 4 branch manifold (no heater pipes), Bugpack fatboy muffler, SSP adjustable front beam, new steering box, poly roll bar bushes, new clutch & pressure plate with heavy duty retaining clips, new solex carb, new fuel pump, Goodrich performance braided steel brake hoses, Tim dash gauges, Empi 5 spoke alloys, lowered rear suspension, leather seats, Empi Tbar short throw gear stick, leather Moutney 3 spoke steering wheel, Securon 3point harnesses, new carpets, sunvisors, exterior chrome trim, rear lights, etc. etc, etc. He now looks very tired and tatty but only came off the road a year ago having passed the last MOT (still with flying colours) a year proir to that, so mechanically its pretty good. I bought a new battery and fired up the engine a month or so ago. It was reluctant (drained a full battery) but once running was strong and didn’t miss a beat and would eagerly restart once turned off. All the mods above are still on the car, the recon engine having covered around 20.000 miles. It has no MOT, It has dents, and bits of rust, the electrics although all working are a tangle of wierdness and its a mess inside and out with perhaps even evidence of straw or hay in the engine bay and i’m not going to clean it up for sale, if I had time to do that i’d keep it. Viewing a must. sensible offers considered. Part exchange? try me….

Looks like NEW. £15,000 restoration in 2009!

….Immaculate fully restored & truly beautiful 1969 VW Beetle 1500 A wonderful example of a Flat Screen 1969 1500. Has had a recent FULL mechanical and body restoration totalling over £15,000 (HUGE file of receipts to come with car – along with comprehensive CD detailing every aspect of the restoration. Naturally these cars are never worth what you put into them financially to getting them how they look – so someone will get a cracking car! It really is a car you need to see / drive to fully appreciate but in summary: Key Points Mechanically: · New engine in 2010 as part of restoration (Remtek – see photos). Pulls very well · Car from Gibraltar originally and had only done 47,000 miles from new. New engine inside is beuatiful – no smoke & has electric ignition kit so no timing issues is beautiful. · Will come with 12 months MOT · Lots of old tax discs / paperwork / service history etc · 2 former keepers (both VW enthusiasts – car has an interesting history that will pass onto next owner!) · Only used on occasion – but taken out on a 30 mile route every 2 weeks comprising A roads and Motorway to ensure car remains A1. · No known mechanical issues at all – it all just works really well. Key Points cosmetically: · As mentioned, the car underwent a FULL ‘bolts n all’ comprehensive ‘glass out’ restoration to a show room standard in 2009 / 2010 to include: o New rear wings & front wings (genuine VW parts) o New Doors (genuine VW parts) o All new chrome / rubbers etc o Wheels refurbished o Full comprehensive re-spray in original Blue. Genuinely looks better than new. · The car now literally looks like new. Pictures do not do it justice.. · No parking dents · Bamboo shelf · Headlining is PERFECT (very unusual). · Inner sills / chassis are exceptionally good. The floor has NEVER been welded and more importantly never needed any welding – very unusual. Original heater channels functioning perfectly. · Custom blue and white interior – NO wear at all – literally like new. · All backlights / dials working perfectly · 2 sets of keys · Still on the original pressed number plates! This is probably one of the best examples of a latter flat screen. The engine pulls well and keeps up with modern traffic. It is an utter joy to drive. I have no doubt that this would win show events if entered. It could also prove to be a bit of a money spinner for its new owner if they wanted as an alternative wedding car. People just love it & it’s been used as a wedding car numerous times over the summer to the delight of many people. That should give you a clear indication to its condition as wedding cars need to be better than A1! Any inspection welcome and recommended. Car is kept away from my home in dry & heated storage so please call me to arrange an appropriate time to view. I’m very happy to answer any specific questions via email: richardevemy@googlemail.com or phone: 01303 268756. Further photos can also be sent on request. Could I please ask that timewasters, dreamers and chancers leave me be! I’m a busy chap like us all these days!