1957 VW Beetle Oval Window Ragtop For Sale
This is a truly amazing and impressive build.
Engineering and perfection far and above the normal "Cal Looker"
This car impressed the whole world when it hit the scene a few years back
and I have not seen it's equal come out since.
This is the "Mendeoval"
The level of detail and one off custom bits on this car make it a major stand out.
But underneath it all is even more impressive, with a truly state of the art suspension
set up that rivals modern sports cars in performance!
Phenomenal looks, big power and it can actually carve the canyons with the big boys...
a combination that old VWs are simply not known to manage.
The car was featured in every possible VW magazine when it came out in 2010.
From Hot VWs here in the US, to similar publications the world over.
It sent a shockwave across the whole scene
This article from the British magazine Ultra VW shows it very well in detail.
The use of this style suspension in a Beetle is an innovative move that brought a lot of attention
to the owner, as well as Mendeola, the manufacturer of the parts.
This was a set up that was designed for use in the Bruce Meyers Manxster, the latest
and greatest incarnation of the Meyers Manx Buggy.
The goal being to make a buggy that handles like a serious sports car!
Their plan worked wonders, and the Mendeola equipped Manxsters are impressive!
Applying the same rules and good to an actual Beetle...was the next obvious step.
The car was built with no holds barred, as a showcase for Mendeola and everybody involved with the project.
Great minds and skilled hands got together to give it their all...and the results are a creation that will never be
equalled. It is really something to see in person.
When you get underneath it, you can see the magic.
The A arm front suspension with adjustable coil overs...too cool!
Certainly NOT something you see under a Beetle!
The turbocharged performance powerplant and Mendeola transmission...wow!
And on the top side, the most amazing level of detail and trimming.
From the custom metal work under the hood to the brushed finish of the chrome parts and
the list goes on and on!
Everywhere you look, there is a super stylish modification and detail.
Check out the amazing interior!
The dash, the steering wheel, the trim on the doors...all of it looks like a finely machined timepiece
or something...it is stunning!
And all wrapped inside a humble Beetle
So clean, and so subtle at first glance...but as you look deeper you see the incredible amount of detail.
Gorgeous car and absolutely top level work throughout.
The interior is superb
Level of detail underneath is spotless as well.
Custom bits wherever you look.
The brushed finish to the bumpers anc trim is especially cool...it gives it a very "machine" look to it.
The detailing and finish continue out into the back as well...the more you look, the more you see!
Awards at every event including multiple best of shows!
Detail of the machined trimming on the doors.
Pedals are all custom.
Instruments are all special fit
Under hood trimming...really a work of art!
This is a detail of the running board trim!
Check out this amazing trim on the engine fan shroud!
Even the velocity stack for the turbo has been drilled to match.
Amazing billet wheels...like a modern incarnation of the old Hallibrand wheels.
Check out the a arm suspension detail...adjustable coil overs, disc brakes...amazing work.
The engine is a 2332cc monster by Chico Performance.
84mm CP Performance crank, 8 dowel with Chevy journals
5.325 CB Performance Rods with Apr2000 bolts
Forged pistons 94mm by AA Performance
Grant chrome rings
CPR Turbo grind camshaft %40 Lift / 300 duration
Bugpack straight cut chromoly cam gear
Shadek 26mm oil pump
Mesa oil cooler with Mendeola custom mount
Chong Wood D port heads with 44 X 37.5 Stainless valves and a 4 angle valve job
8.1 to 1 Compression ratio
Redline EFI crank fire ignition
Redline / Weber EFI system with CB Performance hats and a full polish to the turbo
Custom A 1 Performance titanium ceramic coated 1 1/2" hide away exhaust.
Dyno tested on corburetors at 175hp
and an estimate of 275hp with the turbo.
Trans is a Mendeola 5 speed unit
with 4.12 ring and pinion, Mendeola positraction diff
3.11 1st, 2.08 2nd, 1.50 3rd, 1.14 4th. and .89 5th gearing
The Mendeola front suspension is a work of art and this one was a full custom adaptation
for use on the steel body car.
Amazing
Here is a shot of the chassis during construction
The chassis itself started out as a 1973 Type 1 pan.
But obviously the modifications are extreme!
Beautiful finish
The wheels are like jewelry
That brushed finish is a fantastic touch!
In closing this Beetle is a true one of a kind and an amazing piece of craftsmanship.
Not only does it look amazing, it performs amazing, and it is a show car that has actually been driven.
It has been fanatically well kept since completion, but it is a turn key, ready to enjoy car.
This car was built with absolutely no limits at a cost far far above the asking price!
Asking
$64,000 obo
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