1951/54 VW Beetle Sunroof For Sale
This Nebraska based Split Beetle is a very cool and interesting car.
Its a bit of an assemblage rather than a period perfect example
but that brings it into the fun category rather than a serious collectible.
The car is titled as a 1954 yet appears closer to a 1951
or perhaps even earlier.
With a body lift and taller tires it gives off
some Type 82E military era vibes,
but with a freeway flyer transmission and a 12 volt 1915cc
engine it is a car that easily cruises the highways at 70 mph
(although the non directional tire tread does make those speeds a bit white knuckle)
I love the matte finish paint and lack of chrome.
Such a fun beast of a Beetle!
Like an old school full fender Class 11 off road car, but classy and civilized!
Being a split window it attracts some fantastic attention at the shows
and with the huge rag top its even cooler.
Split window sunroof!
The ultimate Beetle?
Interior has been done in the early stitch patters, but in a cloth material for comfort.
Split dash with all the right bits, functional semaphore switch, push button starter and more.
Out back sits the 1915cc engine with big two barrel carb.
It sits low in the engine room thanks to the body lift
so there is plenty of room for the big carb and tall air cleaner.
Really runs awesome with plenty of power.
KDF style hubcaps look awesome on the 15" wheels with epic 7.00- 25 LT tires.
Functional semaphore signals!
Vintage Speed shifter with iron cross knob.
Wild machined cup holder set up on the tunnel for the beverage of your choice.
Interior was done in California by Octavios in 2008.
Nicely done headliner
Sunroof functions well
Love it
The car did spend some time in Southern California and attended several
of the events out here and it always trophies at the shows in the Nebraska area
Cool license pate bracket
Very nice interior, matching belts, etc...well done and well kept.
Pretty clean up front as well
Large mouth fuel tank
Solid spare tire well
Gas gauge!
Disc brakes up front!
Chassis is solid
Deep oil sump
Drum brakes out back
Solid and well kept.
External oil filter.
Split taillights
Cog wheel hood emblem.
Great dash
Way fun!
So its a mixed breed at best but there is a lot of legitimacy mixed in with it.
Some great original early parts blended with some modern performance and braking.
In the end its a great way to get into the world of Split Beetles and actually have
something that is drive able in today's fast paced world.
Asking
$36,750
For More Info...CALL
951 795-1175
Or Email oldbug@earthlink.net