Well after about 6 years of ownership and my inability to even get round to starting it, I've decided enough is enough and this wee car deserves better. it's a 56 shell from Sweden (so it's a Left Hand Drive) on a 71 floorpan so it has a balljoint beam and such, It's been converted to 12v. Interior is original but needs re-upholstered. the bodywork isn't the worst either although it's scrappy looking, if you're into rat look it would be great as is! If not wings could be replaced or repaired, rear quarters need the usual bottom bit and the doors could do with some work along the bottoms, heater channels are gone at the back and the rear bumper mounts need done. basically nothing out of the ordinary on any beetle resto. the gutters are A1 which is great, generally the body is sound apart from where I've mentioned, there are two brand new floor pans fitted too.
Now the good news. I've been collecting bits in the time I've owned it in preparation for the work to begin. so I'll be selling them along with it. I have (if I can recall them all!)
A spare 1300 Twin port engine (the one in the car is seized)
A woodslat roofrack, original german one, not repro
Porsche fluted headlamps
Bullet indicators for the front wings with the mounts cut out of a splitty for welding in
The car is sitting on it's stock wheels and also has two 356 porsche wheels if you fancy the wide/skinny look
Semaphore indicators to replace the micky mouse ear versions that came on the swedish models, but I'll be throwing both in.
Fully rechromed passenger side quarter light frame, it looks new and cost me £30. the one on it is a bit tatty, but the other side is ok.
there's other bits like spare door handles and new window scrapers, whitewall flaps, bud vase, a cream knob radio to fill the hole in the dash, don't think it works though.
This obviously was destined to be a resto cal style car for me, but realistically I don't think I'll ever have the time to do it so if anyone is interested in it, let me know.
It has never been registered in this country and I have the swedish tax book it came with. (1956 Chassis has just been acquired with UK V5 though) it doesn't drive, and the steering isn't connected, so it will need trailered away.
If you're genuinely interested in it then I'm open to offers around £1700 for the car, 56 chassis and all it's extras. I'll take less without the bits, it wouldn't take a lot to make this really sweet.
If you're just wanting to kick tyres and make stupid offers don't bother, it's not costing me anything so I'm not rushed to sell it.
genuine viewers can call me on +44 77 866 866 19 or email p.mccarter(at)freeuk.com.
The Sept 55 Chassis (56 model year) with UK V5 that is now going with the car
Now the good news. I've been collecting bits in the time I've owned it in preparation for the work to begin. so I'll be selling them along with it. I have (if I can recall them all!)
A spare 1300 Twin port engine (the one in the car is seized)
A woodslat roofrack, original german one, not repro
Porsche fluted headlamps
Bullet indicators for the front wings with the mounts cut out of a splitty for welding in
The car is sitting on it's stock wheels and also has two 356 porsche wheels if you fancy the wide/skinny look
Semaphore indicators to replace the micky mouse ear versions that came on the swedish models, but I'll be throwing both in.
Fully rechromed passenger side quarter light frame, it looks new and cost me £30. the one on it is a bit tatty, but the other side is ok.
there's other bits like spare door handles and new window scrapers, whitewall flaps, bud vase, a cream knob radio to fill the hole in the dash, don't think it works though.
This obviously was destined to be a resto cal style car for me, but realistically I don't think I'll ever have the time to do it so if anyone is interested in it, let me know.
It has never been registered in this country and I have the swedish tax book it came with. (1956 Chassis has just been acquired with UK V5 though) it doesn't drive, and the steering isn't connected, so it will need trailered away.
If you're genuinely interested in it then I'm open to offers around £1700 for the car, 56 chassis and all it's extras. I'll take less without the bits, it wouldn't take a lot to make this really sweet.
If you're just wanting to kick tyres and make stupid offers don't bother, it's not costing me anything so I'm not rushed to sell it.
genuine viewers can call me on +44 77 866 866 19 or email p.mccarter(at)freeuk.com.
The Sept 55 Chassis (56 model year) with UK V5 that is now going with the car
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