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zaczac Casual Dubber

35 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·

#998719
HI,
can't upload pics right now, but whilst searching amongst bugs on a farm I found an old Baja Bug. She needs full resto as floor rotted, but its complete. Only VIN I could get too had little info on it except under type it has VW1/11 and made in western Germany.

It looks pretty cool (has custom bonnet too) and going to have a closer look when the rain stops, but any idea on value? I will post pics soon, but even just a range will help. The engine is complete but sat for ages and likely seized. Interior rotted away. rusted floors......sounds worse than it looks LOL
jas

zaczac Casual Dubber

35 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·

#998806
pics if they work..





zaczac Casual Dubber

35 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·

#998812
Thanks

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#998815
Its a big window Martin and King car so its 58 to early 60 model.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#998817
What is a "Martin & King" car?

Does it have semaphores?
Futue te ipsum!!!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#998819
The MKA number under the plates, Martin and King were the mob in Melb assembling the CKD kits up till the late 50s

I;m sure Phil could tell you exactly when they were bought out but I'm pretty sure it was 59-60

zaczac Casual Dubber

35 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·

#998823
Sweet, worth grabbing? As still negotiating 😉

Finky Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#998839
Value? You need to spend at least $10,000 on it. But if it means it wont rot into the ground you should grab it. Id say its worth less then $500 but that's just an opinion.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#998843
i would only grab it if you want a baja
Futue te ipsum!!!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#998851
Hi

The yellow bug in the background looks interesting, could be a 75 P&P model looking at the seats.

Not good that the window is wound down.

Steve

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#998859
Ha, that was the first thing I noticed.

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#998860
1303Steve wrote:Hi

The yellow bug in the background looks interesting, could be a 75 P&P model looking at the seats.

Not good that the window is wound down.

Steve
P&P ??
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#998868
Meant to be R&P, rack and pinion.

Euro_67 Wolfsburg Wizard

690 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#998871
You guys and your struts, PFT.......
😂

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#998888
Dont knock it til you try it 🙂

Euro_67 Wolfsburg Wizard

690 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#998971
My first VW was a '72 Superbug, complete with the commemorative plaque on the glovebox lid, and the nasty wobbles at speeds in excess of 95kmh.
I have never driven a R&P equipped beetle, and Im sure it was a much needed improvement.

I just like to rag on the Strut guys, mostly due to some interesting dealings with a guy who was the pioneering champion of the strut bug here in Australia.
I was also brainwashed by Jeff Unwin at the young and impressionable age of 17. Oh and lets not overlook Steve Carter's signature.

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#999064
Joel is right, there's a MKA stamp number under the build plate. Martin and King were the Melbourne railway carriage makers who were contracted to assemble the first Australian cars from German CKD kits, from mid-1954.

VW Australia bought Martin and King's automotive business and the assembly works at Clayton, in 1957. By 1959 the first Australian panels were pressed in Melbourne, so the cars no longer had the 'Made in Western Germany' plate, replaced by a 'Volkswagen Australasia' tag. I think this car can only be '58-'59, more likely early 1958.

http://www.clubvw.org.au/history002

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#999105
Euro - all good mate, I've had both from 57 to 73 and appreciate both. Currently rebuilding a 72 s bug.

The superbug shimmy is pretty straightforward to get rid of - nolathane bushings go a long way - but you would know that already. Must've been cool hanging out with Jeff Unwin at an impressionable age !!!! Could be worse eh ?

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#999110
Euro_67 wrote:You guys and your struts, PFT.......
😂
What are struts?
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

modnrod Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Mar 2011 ·

#999143
HappyDaze wrote:What are struts?
They're those stoooopid things that Ford unsuccessfully put on their wagon tailgates to stop them smacking you in the back of the head.

Sbug 71 Seriously Crusin Dubber

123 posts · joined Jul 2011 ·

#1003094
Those headlight surrounds are the same as the one I'm missing on my baja. Any idea where I could purchase one or a pair from?

pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 ·

#1005500
They look like mini moke ones.