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Scratch Commited Dubber

74 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·

#857287
Hi guys,

Just bought a Beetle from a friend of the family for $1000.

Its been in a shed since the late 70s. That said its still a bit rough.

Problem is the owner has no idea what year it is. Any estimstes?



Oh yeah while im here, my newly restored type 3. If you see me around Radelaide give me a honk.



Scratch
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#857300
Big window semaphore bug so between late 57 and mid 60

Looks like its got later door on it though.

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#857323
Scratch wrote:Hi guys,

Just bought a Beetle from a friend of the family for $1000.

Its been in a shed since the late 70s. That said its still a bit rough.

Problem is the owner has no idea what year it is. Any estimstes?



Oh yeah while im here, my newly restored type 3. If you see me around Radelaide give me a honk.



Scratch
guessing it doesn't have an oval rear window.. lol

from 1957 to early 1960..

late 60s had blinkers/indicators..

at a guess 1959... lol
I had a 59 with the flash on the sides...

the flash was red... that one has faded a bit..

Nice red type 3 variant...

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

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#857334
could be an Oval u carnt see the rear window

Nice Tilly flash on the side
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#857337
could be late 59 from windscreen size n semawhores n later door handle
we had 60 years ago without sema holes n 50/50 tails so similar
front screen too big to be an oval
anymore pics of front n eggspecially rear that will be more identifiable with taillights etc
also pop bonnet n see what date is stamped on the back of the speedo another good clue 😉
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robb Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined Apr 2010 ·

#857346
if ya look real close you can see the out line of the rear window its a large

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#857350
It's not an oval, it's got a big windscreen, plus you can see the back window through the side one anyway
Ollie wrote:Joel is God when it comes to identifying year models
Not really, it's just a side effect of someone who has Aspergers Syndrome and a photographic memory.

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#857351
Yes Joel
on closer inspection...
larger rear window and yes the larger non oval windscreen...

I'm still guessing 1959... lol
or early 60 model...

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

Scratch Commited Dubber

74 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·

#857459
Hey thanks guys. Sebastien I drive the 3 mainly around semaphore and out north to work as a daily. Would love to get involved in the next VW cruise.

I got sent some more photos. Its a bit rougher than I was hoping. Is it worth $1000? I've got no idea with beetles.

Sorry they're a bit blurry.



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bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#857460
b4 60 because 60 were bitzers ofetn with a dish steer wheel
nice buy WITH the flash
check the blue date stamp on speedo and eng nr
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!

1,657 posts · joined May 2011 ·

#857462
Scratch,

Next time I'm heading out Semaphore way I'll keep my eyes peeled.
I live just off of Glynburn Road, everyone can here my bug from a mile away, way too loud!

🙂
The sold one, '73 VW 1303 - Zelda
The project, '74 VW 1303 - Gretl

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#857473
if its not a dished wheel and not made in Ozz then its a solid German metal car and if Vin nr and eng match as orig these cars are appreiating in value.
iF NO MAJOR RUST AND MOST THINGS INTACT IT'S WORTH DOUBLE AND MORE THAN WAHT U PAID
the flash is wrth $500 plus esp if clips are orig too
email me if anythin is missing...hve some bits
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#857558
bushed wrote:b4 60 because 60 were bitzers ofetn with a dish steer wheel
nice buy WITH the flash
check the blue date stamp on speedo and eng nr
My father had a late 60 model German car with dished steering wheel and blinkers and late hoodlining etc
was a great car...

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

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#857563
Still 59 prolly late one
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Fantasy http://seventhchronicle.com

Z = Z2 + C1/r = 1/0 = infinity

Barrels www.barrelman.com.au

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allcooled.com.au