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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1036742
Looks like a grey import as it would be earlier than a 1973 model, that might be the compliance date, I have a grey import 180SX that is a 92 model but is 98 complianced

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1036744
Could be a Brazilian import?

Not always a good idea to post links in case some else thinks it is a good buy

Saw it happen few times

as for "spliity" and "usable daily" i wouldnt put those groups of words together

Left hookers are fun to drive.................. but as a daily?

Sounds like you would still be sinking another $10 - 20k into it to make it "reliable"

There is no mention of an IRS conversion and I would be wanting that in a daily splitty
That is $7 - 10k

add complete brake overhaul, rust, fresh motor..........
Futue te ipsum!!!

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1036772
Looks like it needs a lot of tender care and an overhaul to make it a daily driver.... a lot of money for a vehicle that needs to be overhauled mechanically and all rust taken out....

it is a long way from WA.....

That doesn't look like a 1700cc engine....

Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#1036773
This could be a good buy...or it could be goodbye to a lot of money?

The sort of thing that needs to be carefully inspected first.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#1036774
Odd- 1973 Splitty with ice pick door handles- doesn't add up??- definately worth owning though.

sugarlips Seriously Crusin Dubber

103 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#1036776
Thanks all, think ill put this idea back in the too hard basket, feels like that ship has sailed now and unless we get a major financial meltdown i think the good useable ones are going to stay out of my reach and hidden in baby boomers triple garages (like the one on that bloddy Shannons ad) - shame isnt it :/

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1036777
Dont get too dispared
Look at bays
And look at vanagons
The cool factor is about getting out and enjoying the rooad
Futue te ipsum!!!

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1036868
Bizarre wrote:Dont get too dispared
Look at bays
And look at vanagons
The cool factor is about getting out and enjoying the rooad
way to go Bizz..
esp Lowlites
he imports them from Brasil check your pm.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
regards
B
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

sugarlips Seriously Crusin Dubber

103 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#1036962
Thanks everyone, will keep looing but in the interim ive gone in a different direction and snagged myself a registered '70 notchback project for $1000 🙂 so that should keep me busy for a while, will put up pics ehen i get it home next week

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1036967
i like notches quiet and strong body
enjoy!
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#1037003
Was chatting to a friend the other day about Kombis and encouraging them to look at Vanagons. All the best bits of bays without the rust and horror. 😉
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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