VW Country Buggy for sale
Seller’s Name: Paul
Suburb: Rockhampton, Qld
Item Description: Volkswagen Country Buggy KO 200
Condition: Very Good.
Price: $8000
Registration: Fully Registered in Queensland
Paint: Green
Contact: I am working away for the next month so I might not be able to reply right away to this forum so it might be best to email me at my personal email address countrybuggy@gmail.com
I bought this Country Buggy around 1 ½ years ago (August 2007) and the gentleman I bought it off had restored the car around 8 years earlier. He did a body off restoration and rebuilt the engine, then used it for a while, but then it sat in the back of his workshop for the previous 5 years from when I purchased it in 2007. It was very dusty, and stained, and needed parts replaced. I then took the buggy home and cleaned it right up, gave it a good polish and replaced all the parts that had deteoriated while sitting around.
It passed the Qld roadworthy first time and I have since used it as a weekend club vehicle.
I am selling because I could use the funds for other ventures, but I’m not too concerned if it doesn’t sell. I'll just borrow more.
This isn’t a brand new vehicle so it does have the usual Country Buggy ripples along the body, spot welds showing, and stone chips here and there, and the paintjob isn’t a perfect job. But there is no rust at all (the previous owner had it removed) and I have gone through every cavity and sprayed a rust prevention oil, so I doubt there would be rust in the internal cavities. It has also been sprayed underneath with a body deadener.
Work Done
Since I have had the car (to get the original roadworthy in October 2007) I have done the following work:
Brakes: All brake lines and hoses have been replaced, the master cylinder and the wheel cylinders were taken to a local brake shop and were reconditioned and sleeved and fitted with new rubbers (rather than purchase the cheap Brazilian parts), the 4 drums have been machined and new pads fitted.
Wheel bearings: were replaced all round.
Suspension Rubbers: most replaced.
Gear Stick: I have had the bushes replaced (or whatever they’re called) on the gear stick because I had trouble finding the gears and because there was too much slack
Seals: Bonnet and Boot seals replaced.
If I can remember the other work I’ve done I’ll post an update
Current Problems:
Clutch: The buggy might be needing a new clutch kit. I have adjusted it but I think at some stage it may need to be replaced. I guess it depends on how often you will drive the car.
Head Light Switch: Doesn’t turn on the park lights until the headlight are on. Might need a new switch.
Original Country Buggy parts that are fitted or needed
Engine: Car is running a 1200 engine but it isn’t the original engine. I think the original engines start with an F.
Seats: They are the original seats but they have been recovered in a non original colour and type of vinyl (already done when I purchased the car).
Wheels: The rims are 14” x 6” (should be 15” x 5”). The previous owner did this because it made the car more stable to drive. I also have the dome hubcaps to suit the 14” rims, but the rims need some new clips replaced to hold the hubcaps on.
Body Panels: I have the original rear ute tray. You remove the rear seat and the tray drops in to make it a ute. I also have the original front passenger footwell support.
Roof: I have the original soft top roof frames, but I don’t have a soft top. I was waiting for someone on the forum to make one.
Paint: the car is painted green but it’s not the paint code for the original green colour.
I’m not sure what else to say about the car. If you want further pictures or information please send me a PM or email me at countrybuggy@gmail.com .
As I said earlier this isn’t a concourse condition car (it would be worth a lot more if it was), but it is a very good example of the Country Buggy and presents very well and it is a very good usable classic. All you really need to do is get a roof made.
Pault Slammed & Awesome Dubber
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