volkswagen 1951 deluxe beetle. split-window model. right-hand drive. low k's, black in colour. restored inside and out. now has hot 1640cc with dual carbs, full synchro box, disc brakes, 12volt, etc. all running superbly. currently sporting 15inch wheels with brand new michelin 135 rubber and does come with original 16inch beauties. all original parts for the car come with the car so when u decide to make it all original again, u can. very well looked after piece of motoring history. security system and personalised plates (VW.0051) FULL NSW registration. i have had the pleasure of owning this gem for approx. 6 years and unforseen circumstances force this sale. very rare and desirable vehicle that will no doubt only apprciate in value. car is located in Sydney, Australia. $30000.
for any further information to organise viewing of vehicle please phone: ali : 0433248897
Craig Torrens wrote:yep, answers mine as well..................pity the doors have been chopped for the one piece windows 😠..hard to revert that back to original.
didn't the splits have one piece windows from the factory?
From memory, the leading edge of the glass was recessed back approx 10-12mm......
Craig Torrens wrote:yep, answers mine as well..................pity the doors have been chopped for the one piece windows 😠..hard to revert that back to original.
didn't the splits have one piece windows from the factory?
From memory, the leading edge of the glass was recessed back approx 10-12mm......
Cheers
Yeah. Up until 52 from memory. 53 went to the quarters. (I think)
To many critics and not enough praise on this forum
mate. if it wasn't for those on here who know their stuff, someone like myself would make a very rookie decision and buy a car thats priced twice what its really worth.... 30k if it was original sure.
how about a group hug?
This is pretty much how i bought the car and still believe it has been tastefully modified and suited my needs and has served me very well. It hasn't been butchered so u can return it to its original state, comes with most/all original parts available and go with the car.. Incl. Motor, box, wheels, interior, steering, running boards, moulds, etc. So the bits on it can be used to modify another beetle (and i know we all have other beetles) if u choose to make it 'original' again. One piece windows are original and are smooth as. This car will drive anywhere and will turn heads everywhere. The vw specialist i bought it from didnt even add seatbelts so he wouldnt make holes in it. It is 100% rust free and having owned over 40 vw's, from ovals to L-bugs i can honestly say this is the best handling, best braking, fastest and most comfortable vw i have owned and will be very sad to see it go, but it seems as though it wont be going anywhere because according to some people on this forum the car is not worth the money im asking. Its only a '51 beetle, they're a dime a dozen! Maybe i should cut the roof off, whack on a nice flare kit and paint it pink to please the real volkswagen enthusists out there?? It really is my ultimate dream car but my financial situation is forcing to do this so if u r genuine and interested, drop me a line, u r more than welcome to inspect, testdrive, etc. I have had interest from overseas buyers however I would love it to stay in australia. Cheers. Ali.
Think of it this way ! if you bought 30grand of original parts (dash parts ,glass,bumpers ,body bits -doors -guards ,ect )
I think this car would be a fair buy for any one ( to restore or to cal-look ) . Best of luck with sale . All so price can allways come down then up !
Craig Torrens wrote:yep, answers mine as well..................pity the doors have been chopped for the one piece windows 😠..hard to revert that back to original.
didn't the splits have one piece windows from the factory?
From memory, the leading edge of the glass was recessed back approx 10-12mm......
Cheers
Yeah. Up until 52 from memory. 53 went to the quarters. (I think)
You will find 53's are Zwitters (the Split/Oval cross over), so yes, they have quarters.
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Craig Torrens6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
