1969 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Solid Car, Easy Restoration Or Drive As Is on 2040-cars
Del Mar, California, United States
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1969 Volkswagen Convertible. Solid restorable car that runs and drives well. Valuable upgrades include 1600 dual port engine (engine code AE), disc brakes and nice custom wheels. It also has a Scat shifter with a safety reverse lock-out. The previous owner mentioned the engine was rebuilt about 5 years ago. This was not her only car and her other one was used for commuting. This car needs a paint job and seats reupholstered. The top is showing some age, but is serviceable as-is. The header bow is warped but the top latches easily. It looks like the roof rail rubber seals have been replaced at some time as well as the inside and outside window scrapers. They are too soft and flexible to be original. The dash pad has no cracks and has the radio delete panel still intact. The car comes with a new black carpet kit still in the box. The engine starts right up, idles smooth and can pull a hill good in 4th gear. The clutch does not slip. The two front tires are very good and the rear two are so-so but do match. Brake pedal is solid and high. I have a receipt for the front ball joint replacement and the front shocks are not that old from their appearance. There is an exhaust leak where the muffler connects to the right heater box. Not rusted, but it looks like the donut seal is leaking. The horn does not work. The headlights and taillights work, as well as the wipers. This car is solid with only a small area of floorpan rust on the passenger side under the
battery. It was repaired once before with a section of matching floorpan. The rest of the pan, rocker
panels, jack points, shock mounts, torsion tubes and wheelwells are very solid. The front apron is pushed up from what looks like a careless jacking attempt or running up on a high curb. It would be easier to pound it back into shape rather than replacing it. Like any 45 year old car, it has had a fender bender, The picture of the inside of the LF wheelwell area shows a small crinkle, but is was pulled well and the front fenders and hood line up. The hood has some rust on the bottom edge and I recommend replacing it with a good used one. There are no signs of collision in the back end. The engine cover was replaced by the mechanic that rebuilt the engine because he recommended the later version with more vents for better cooling. I have tried to provide good pictures to show how solid the car is and any bad areas. If you are
looking for a reasonably priced bug convertible this is it. You can drive it
as-is and do a little work at a time or restore it all at once depending on
your financial situation. Car is sold
as-is. Pre-purchase inspections allowed before end of auction. Car is located in the San Diego, CA area and has a clean WA State title. It was purchased in CA, then spent a few years in WA and then came back to CA. I have tried to describe this car as best as I can. Please email
me with any questions. I would be happy to answer them. |
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