Deposit taken, Boris The Rat - 67 Beetle *sold take 2*

boristherat · 2009-11-01T11:16:17+00:00

Hey all, Up for sale is Boris The Rat, a 67 Beetle Deluxe currently in 'rat cal' guise. Boris has a really good, non original 50's interior (door card fit is a little loose and seat back is the og basket weave grey under the mex blanket)and Berg Shifter. Heater channels and under battery are all fine. Original rubber mats are there, as is the original books and warranty card. Outside, he has some nice bits, Flying VW (currently painted but only lightly, will polish off), Original Talbot of Berlin bullet mirror. Also is running a 4" narrowed ol skool customs beam with no shocks. I have 4 x og rims with near new Federal Tyres as well as some wideys currently fitted with 205/75 Bridgestones with cut in whitewalls. Has minimal rust, bit on the bonnet and the left hand wheel well and base of the doors, however A and B pillars are excellent as is the pan as a whole. Rear guards have 'poppa' dents and could probably do with replacing. Sides have been painted with a high quality satin and look good. Running boards are only fair and I have some spares that will come with it. Deck lid is not original but is rust free and painted matt black, tail light lamp not connected. Mechanically, brakes are excellent as are electrics (still 6v) with a new heavy duty cold crank battery. Motor runs very well although I have been told by my mechanic that the heads are carboned up and consequently is down on power, but drives well if not a smidge slow. Has usual oil leaks. Trans shifts nicely and the clutch is sweet. Some bits to turn boris back to what he once was will be included. Bumpers, visor, original hubcaps. Will also chuck in a couple of eskies! Please contact me via PM at this stage or email darryg@bigpond.net.au Car is located in Adelaide SA. Has current SA Rego. RAT 067 Will probably need a few bits done for Vic RWC. Would encourage viewing in person. Price- $2950 firm Following are 30 x pics of the good and the bad Cheers, Darren Gerlach

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 24 Nov 2009, 12:36 pm

#748908

Bumpo

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

iwantamanx Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 24 Nov 2009, 2:12 pm

#748919

nice

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Dec 2009, 8:29 pm

#751496

Unsure Andrew....perhaps Feb or March??? Seems sketchy at this stage.
Cheers.

PS another drop in price.🥲

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

benjicon Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Dec 2009, 8:12 pm

#752198

Hey Darren, Could you pm me with an email address I can contact you on, have some questions. Cheers.

No i'm not repainting it.

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 13 Dec 2009, 9:17 pm

#752223

PM sent mate

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Dec 2009, 8:10 pm

#752431

Email replied to Ben.
Cheers bud.

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

brock Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 16 Dec 2009, 9:19 pm

#752767

Just wondering what it looks like now, the photos at the top of the page, or the one where it is at the show?
cheers.

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 18 Dec 2009, 2:02 pm

#752976

brock wrote:Just wondering what it looks like now, the photos at the top of the page, or the one where it is at the show?
cheers.

Brock, it looks like the pics at the top of the page but bumpers etc. will be included in sale.
More recent pics will be posted this weekend.😎

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 19 Dec 2009, 10:46 am

#753077

To save confusion....30 x pics are up now how Boris stands and how he will be sold.....price drop now $3500 and negotiable👍😢🙄😁

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

63singlecab Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 20 Dec 2009, 12:37 pm

#753270

hey darren
love the car i have some cash but dont know if you would take it can you pm me your details and ill call you
or call me on 0413388155

cheers

esevwbits Custom Title Time!

1,027 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 21 Dec 2009, 5:39 pm

#753448

Will be back in Australia by mid january, If you bunch don't snap it up by then its coming to sydney to join my others.
This looks great and is too cheap!

63singlecab Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 21 Dec 2009, 5:52 pm

#753449

hey daren
still waiting for you to get back to me....
is he away???? dose any one know
dont want to loose this car

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Dec 2009, 8:35 pm

#753472

Hey buddy, been flat strap at work....will give you a buz tomorrow

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 4 Jan 2010, 7:41 pm

#755661

Boris is SOLD pending payment.
Thanks so much for those who showed interest and for all the good props.

Cheers,
Darren
👍

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

Wannavee Insano Dub Head

729 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 5 Jan 2010, 11:57 am

#755763

Good work D

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 8 Jan 2010, 1:43 pm

#756359

boristherat wrote:Boris is SOLD pending payment.
Thanks so much for those who showed interest and for all the good props.

Cheers,
Darren
👍

Well, we all know how it goes. Someone is dead keen and gives you their word for the car to be collected next week then.....low and behold, it falls through.

Boris is back on the market at the heavily reduced price of $2950 firm as it needs to go by the end of the month.

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

Sherbie Commited Dubber

64 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 8 Jan 2010, 3:12 pm

#756385

Nice!! 😀 Too bad the sale fell through..Their lose eh..Someone will snap it up real fast at that price..

We are trying to sell our Harley & the amount of tyre kickers is unbelievable. 😬

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 8 Jan 2010, 4:30 pm

#756401

Will somebody plaese buy this car! geez it's so damn cheap.

1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 8 Jan 2010, 4:31 pm

#756402

1916baja wrote:Will somebody plaese buy this car! geez it's so damn cheap.

And can someone teach me how to spell?

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 11 Jan 2010, 9:50 am

#756959

Bumpo

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 11 Jan 2010, 11:59 am

#756980

I Thought this sold Dazz?

www.brassmunkymedia.com.au

Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 12 Jan 2010, 4:36 pm

#757213

Doc, sale fell through as per previous post.

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 12 Jan 2010, 5:04 pm

#757221

That sucks Daz... end of the month hey? That means i need to get my arse into gear and get the square back on the road before someone buys it!

www.brassmunkymedia.com.au

Any car so nice you can't drive it in the rain.. is too damn nice to enjoy

esevwbits Custom Title Time!

1,027 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 14 Jan 2010, 2:52 pm

#757594

pm mate.

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 19 Jan 2010, 10:43 pm

#758399

Deposit taken now. Boris is staying in SA.
Thanks again for all the kind words and interest.
He will be leaving on Thursday and I will wave goodbye with a heavy heart.🥲

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

Vespa76 Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 28 Jan 2010, 7:22 pm

#759836

Just wanted to say I saw this on ebay and loved it but wasn't ready to commit to buying just yet. I've only just joined Aussieveedubbers.

Sorry for your loss but congrats to who ever bought this. Lovely looking rat.

Glad its staying in SA

Thombie - 1976 Deluxe 8 seater
Ruby - 1969 Beetle

xerxes Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined May 2011 · 23 Sep 2012, 2:04 pm

#923278

Know this is an old thread but thought I'd let you know that I just bought Boris the Rat who will have a name change (sorry) to Bledri which is welsh slang word meaning wolf given to outlaw warriers back in the day in Wales where I originally come from) He is currently with my mechanic in Vic (again sorry he's moved from SA) but fell in love at first sight - there won't be many changes to him just get him back up and running well and just clean him back up (oh and legalise the front end lol) He is so very awesum and will be well loved and looked after - was great to see a little bit of his history! I'll post photos if you're interested and no doubt he will be back on the road and showing off as soon as possible 🙂

1967 Rat Beetle
1974 Kombi
1967 Aussie Deluxe Project

Resto64 Jack of all, master of none

1,081 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 25 Sep 2012, 12:00 pm

#923581

was good mates with boris
great lil ratter ,good buy

xerxes Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined May 2011 · 23 Oct 2012, 10:22 pm

#928110

Fell in lurrvvv 😍 He's got some work to do on him but hopefully I'll have him back on the road and cruising soon 🙂

1967 Rat Beetle
1974 Kombi
1967 Aussie Deluxe Project

FS - SA Deposit taken, Boris The Rat - 67 Beetle *sold take 2*

FS - SA Deposit taken, Boris The Rat - 67 Beetle sold take 2