Autocraft Powered 1968 Race Beetle

GaryJ1968 Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 7 Jun 2009, 9:40 pm

#717251

For Sale
Autocraft powered 1968 Beetle, never rusted or crushed. body dipped and coated in 2 pack epoxy undercoat.
Extensive body improvements, bracing etc. Porsche rear suspension, fitted full steel roll cage. Aluminium race fuel tank and oil tank.
Porsche Fuchs wheels and steering wheel. Momo seats. Part Porsche fan housing and generator/fan. Heaps of new parts.
Motor is autocraft 2-7 L.tr with dry sump, Hillborn injection etc with spares to convert to 2-3 Ltr. Requires finishing off. Total package $14500 ono. Phone Gary on 0409 560 506

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 7 Jun 2009, 9:43 pm

#717253

would you part out ?

Also you need to put your Location in the ad 👍

GaryJ1968 Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 9 Jun 2009, 10:04 pm

#717704

Thank you for your advice. My vehicle is located at my factory, which is Paint Supplies of S.A. in HENDON SA.
(for more photos email me at: save@paintsupplies.com.au or ring Ruth on Ph: 08 8347 7171.)
2 years ago, I was elected Mayor of the 2nd larget Council in South Australia. This has given me no time to work on my project so I would rather sell all the items as 1 lot so someone else can build the best, toughest Beetle in Australia! This was my orignal intention and I would still like to think it could become all I imagined under the careful devotion of another passionate enthusiast.

As one dubber to another, I hope you understand. Thanks again!

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 10 Jun 2009, 6:32 am

#717728

Port Adelaide?
Hows that drag strip proposal coming along?

Shame you dont have the time any more Gary,
but those Mayor jobs are a 24 hour a day comitment.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 11 Jun 2009, 11:00 am

#717919

And the fact that you have a cool buggy also!
😉 T54

C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

micheloaks Casual Dubber

36 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 13 Jun 2009, 12:17 pm

#718227

Any idea on motor spec? typ1 -4?

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Jun 2009, 12:28 pm

#718231

its autocraft as per the first post 👍

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 13 Jun 2009, 8:11 pm

#718304

Autocraft engines are aftermarket versions of the type 1.
Judging by the 2.7 litre capacity it's most likely an ex-speedway engine.

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

ang3lsholocaust Custom Title Time!

1,014 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 14 Jun 2009, 1:46 am

#718349

Is this the engine that you have for it?

The info on this engine in the pic's sounds similar.
So just curious to know

AUTOCRAFT VW SPEEDCAR ( MIDGET ) ENGINE

BELIEVED TO 2350 cc ( MAY BE BIGGER! )

COMES COMPLETE WITH

HILBOURNE FUEL INJECTION

4 INTO 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM

DRY SUMP PUMPS AND FUEL PUMP

RAM TUBES AND AIR FILTERS.

MAGNETO IGNITION

TURNED OVER REGULARY WITH FOUR EVEN AND STRONG COMPRESSIONS.

EX NEW ZEALAND SPEEDCAR

V-Dubber Slammed & Awesome Dubber

91 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 14 Jun 2009, 2:04 am

#718350

ang3lsholocaust wrote:Is this the engine that you have for it?

i saw that for sale on ebay same time as my very own 1600

Even the Alphabet loves it!

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micheloaks Casual Dubber

36 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 14 Jun 2009, 6:06 pm

#718446

hi still not sure total specs on engine - is it shagged? Is it new rebuilt? Estimated HP and torque in what part of the rev range? Etc Etc

Camo Custom Title Time!

1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 14 Jun 2009, 6:33 pm

#718458

My 2c is that Gary really needs to put up a heap of photos and details as also suggested above. My thoughts are from what he has shown so far (1 photo) is only about $1500 worth and yet he states he wants $14,000. No good saying he has all the stuff and not showing it to give interested parties half a clue.

Kev

I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!

Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.

GaryJ1968 Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 26 Jun 2009, 2:02 pm

#720904

Reply to 14/6/09
Is this the engine?
Sorry for the delay but I am not into computers.
My motor may be same model but not sure. Seems silimar!
If you like, contact
Ruth on 8347 7171 and she can send you photos.
Kind regards, Gary

GaryJ1968 Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 28 Jun 2009, 9:38 pm

#721198

Reply to 16/9/09
Hi. Not sure on specs. Was spare motor for race car. Has spares with it, supposed to be fine but I have not run it. Believed to be approx 270HP.

P.s. Sorry I do not know computers and Ruth is not sure if this website allows extra photos. Ruth runs my computer system and will happily email photos of parts to interested parties.

Regards, Gary

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 28 Jun 2009, 10:02 pm

#721200

get Ruth to put up as many photo's as she likes !👍

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 29 Jun 2009, 8:08 am

#721237

Host the photo's on an external website and import them onto here.

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 29 Jun 2009, 7:08 pm

#721350

Here are some pics for those who were wanting more pics.
Good luck with the sale Garry.

Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle