SOLD: AWESOME \'68 Show Beetle \"best engineered\" winner at 05 nats

VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Sep 2005, 7:33 pm

#407442

this is not mine but my DNVK mate Ben's incredible 68 beetle. anyone who has seen this ride will know the quality throughout.
Winner of "best engineered" at this years nats.
Now on Ebay as he has to move to NT. click below to see the auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Custom-SHOW-1968-VW-Beetle-Porsche-Fuch-Wheels_W0QQitemZ7182340410QQcategoryZ10781QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Some specs:
Genuine Porsche Fuch 901 part numbered Magnesium wheels (V.Rare 1968, 911 wheels)Polished not chromed.

Full Body off rebuild, back to bare metal respray in Porsche Silver(Polaris)Painted by Leonardo in Newy.

Billet Accessories throughout, inc. Iron Cross Bonnet Emblem(Airkewld US)

New floors (German), All Floors, Gaurds etc stone gaurded.

Adjustable front Beam, narrowed 3in, Custom EMPI front Suspension stiffeners, Disk Brake Front end with New ball joints and 2 1/2' CB Performance Drop Stubs.

Rear End lowered, with Custom Eng to Pan Anti-tramp adjustable Stiffeners.

Gearbox fully reconditioned($750), New Kennedy Clutch.

Engine: 1835 with twin 44Webers, EMPI Filters, Custom Doghouse, Remote Oil filter with braided lines, High flow oil pump. MSD Blaster 2 Coil, Electronic Ignition in a 009 Distributer. Plat Plugs, Scat Crank, Scat Anodised Push Rod tubes, and sump cover. Malpassi Fuel press Regulator/Filter.Bug Pack Exhaust.

Interior: Red “Leather” interior, with New Headliner and TMI (Salt/Pepper) Carpets. Sports seats (Modified Honda), Modified Custom Dash with Autometer gauges, Tacho, Oil Temp and Direct reading(Braided Line from Eng) Oil Press gauge.

Pioneer Head Unit CD stereo. All new Rubbers throughout, New hidden custom Wiring throughout the car including Circuit Breakers instead of fuses, Sensor Alarm with Central Locking.nn[ Edited on 13-9-2005 by VWFOOL ]

SOLD!!!nn[ Edited on 27-9-2005 by VWFOOL ]

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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 13 Sep 2005, 7:55 pm

#407453

Oh Sam I am heartbroken. If the Cab was sold I be knocking on Ben's door now. :cussing:cussing

Here's some more pics of this beautiful thing.

Craig Paton Wolfsburg Wizard

620 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 13 Sep 2005, 7:58 pm

#407454

THAT is drop dead GORGEOUS!!

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 Sep 2005, 9:51 pm

#407536

I've emailed him trying to talk him into keeping it and bringing it up....we need more nice vw's up here to get a vw scene happening.....

Reub

Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,650 posts · joined May 2004 · 14 Sep 2005, 12:51 pm

#407787

Is that exhaust legal - nice bug and think he'll need to be a bit flex on the $$

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Sep 2005, 1:12 pm

#407792

are you making an offer fossil?

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Paddo Officially Full-On Dubber

268 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 14 Sep 2005, 5:46 pm

#407883

WOW!

If there is no reserve, that is a bargain even at $10000.

I can only imagine how much you have spent on that....

That is one awesome car.

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 14 Sep 2005, 6:23 pm

#407897

nn[ Edited on 14-9-2005 by VWFOOL ]

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herbsta Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 15 Sep 2005, 12:27 am

#408063

That has to be with out any doubt the most tastefull dubbs i have seen in a long time... I tried to find a stone chip on the front, doesn't seem to be one... is there any stone damage on the rear guards or anywhere for that matter... do you know how many km or miles the car has done... is there any tiny scratches or blemishes that i cant see... the photo's look great... is she running premium unleaded... i do realize you aren't the owner but it's late in perth and i thought you sound like you know the car well... been looking for a nice bug for some time now... made a few offers but on some really nice bugs but nothing as yet has come through... damn those seats look great... kind of reminds me of a old porsche 356. i have seen them in that colour and red leather interior... now just have to get up early in the morning and make the mrs's breakfast in bed... get the washing done before she gets home from work then show her the pictures of this beetle after the dinner i made.....
cheer's
HeRbSta...

Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,650 posts · joined May 2004 · 15 Sep 2005, 1:35 pm

#408209

Sorry VWFOOL but not making an offer. Only just gotten out of the shit for buying the bay 12 months ago & while there's room in the shed for a sweet beetle as your's is the $$$$ aren't there

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Sep 2005, 6:30 pm

#408283

herbsta, as far as im concerned the car is absolutely immaculate. not sure of the other details like mileage but it has been on the streets roughly a year or less?
for all the info please contact Ben the owner by going to the ebay auction and contacting the seller, otherwise u2u me for his mobile if ur seriously interested.

fossil the car is not mine, but i would prefer ppl not coming onto posts and commenting about prices if theyre not even going to make an offer on the car, its just unneccessary.

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Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,650 posts · joined May 2004 · 16 Sep 2005, 12:08 pm

#408499

each to their own preference

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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 16 Sep 2005, 12:49 pm

#408504

Fossil wrote:think he'll need to be a bit flex on the $$

Are you dreaming-that would barely cover the paint and interior.

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 16 Sep 2005, 1:51 pm

#408524

Err...LESTER..I don't think that comment is required.If you've got something to say take it to bad attitude or this post might be deleted by the mods..Could you edit your post so this thread is not ruined??

tssnq.com.au

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 16 Sep 2005, 4:33 pm

#408568

That is IMMACULATE

Fossil,
I had this problem when I was trying to sell the buggy. Everyone just sees a VW and thinks it's cheap fun. There's got to be at least 10k worth of custom parts, the motor would have been round 6-7k to build, the paint about the same and the interior is stunning. If you saw a chevy impala, a hot-rod, or an oval for that matter, that was this good, it would be $30k.

Wake up sunshine, I bet whatever you paid for Peter's bay didn't even get close to reflecting the real cost and effort. Custom means expensive. This car's probably underpriced if anything.nn[ Edited on 16-9-2005 by pete wood ]

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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wrecker67 Fahrvergnugen

997 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Sep 2005, 9:26 am

#408777

i agree the price is a good one,i have painted plenty of cars and to get this result takes heaps of time.....if i had the cash i would buy it,must be hard to part with..
good luck with the sale...
cheers :beer

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Sep 2005, 12:24 pm

#408813

thanks guys for the mostly positive comments, Ben didnt ask me to advertise the sale on here but i thought id giv u guys a chance to hav a look at something quite special.
im sure he would appreciate all the kind words, coz ben's like that, a nice guy with a nice ride 😉

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Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,650 posts · joined May 2004 · 19 Sep 2005, 1:09 pm

#409427

I do not disgree as to the class of this VW and evidently have stirred a storm in a tea cup - what I was eluding to is that it is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it and just like with Peter Keegan's Bay I bought I got a great deal at much under the cost of the full resto + new 2 litre engine & gearbox.
I also wish him well with the sale and if I was in the market for another VW then this one would be top of the list.

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 19 Sep 2005, 3:20 pm

#409458

which is why i prefer these comments not to show up in the first place, just easier that way

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karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 19 Sep 2005, 4:47 pm

#409500

would make a nice business promo car

very delectible

selling my house now!

Karmen
56 oval resto 60 Cal KG
58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
63 Baja 80 GLD parting
58 donor split 11 window 63 Splitty sgle cab /son's
96 Seat Cordoba GLX daily drvr.

herbsta Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 19 Sep 2005, 8:04 pm

#409606

Ok, i can't seem to fing his contact details... can you send them to me or give him my email address..... herbsta @ iinet.net.au take the spaces out... i just did that to prevent it being picked up by spammers... cheers herbsta...

Fossil Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,650 posts · joined May 2004 · 23 Sep 2005, 12:43 pm

#410924

:bounce:thumb

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Sep 2005, 4:22 pm

#410987

u2u sent, if u need his phone u2u me

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 23 Sep 2005, 4:29 pm

#410990

reub-revhead wrote:I've emailed him trying to talk him into keeping it and bringing it up....we need more nice vw's up here to get a vw scene happening.....

I'll drive it up for him!

Pay your debts, CxxT

foxy_fuchsia Insano Dub Head

803 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 25 Sep 2005, 10:53 am

#411357

Hey I love this bug, just wondering if those side little mirrors screw into the hinge? And did you use a premade carpet kit for the floor, if you did it looks great and I am possibly thinking of buying one instead of doing it ourselves!

Foxy
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handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 27 Sep 2005, 7:24 am

#412031

did this car sell sam ????

77bay Seriously Crusin Dubber

181 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 27 Sep 2005, 1:46 pm

#412174

Definately a well executed beetle. Nothing over the top, it all works. Good luck, at that price it's a steal!:thumb

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 27 Sep 2005, 4:38 pm

#412244

no she isnt sold yet as far as i know, if anjyones interested just u2u me for the contact details

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handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 27 Sep 2005, 7:44 pm

#412368

sent u a u2u sam

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 27 Sep 2005, 8:15 pm

#412389

u2u back, let me know how it goes mate

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