Almost completely original. No body-work replaced, just tidied up. Paint-work touched up where necessary. New brakes, tyres, and a few minor bits replaced, but not a 'restoration'.
Speedo shows 22k miles...and I reckon it's original!
wombatventures 路
That is Beautiful Greg. 馃憤
oldskoolguy 路
That is a real looker 馃檪
Black looks great on early Beetles. 馃憤
Bizarre 路
Beautiful
modulus 路
Droolworthy - modulo the aerial.
53vicky 路
That is one sweet bug!
Camo 路
Another one in the stable 馃榿
HappyDaze 路
Got a 'thing' about black VWs, Kev. 馃憤
vw54 路
I was wondering why you need a split case gearbox gasket
Bizarre 路
modulus wrote:Droolworthy - modulo the aerial.
I thought it had a CB 馃お
HappyDaze 路
6v valve radio, that takes a while to 'warm up'. Only problem it only picks up modern AM stations. 馃檮
nbturbo 路
Really nice car Greg.Would like to see some pics of the inside as well.You know the old saying-(once you have gone black,there is no going back)
sander288 路
As long as it picks up the cricket modern am radio is ok!
Car looks great! Nice that it's just brought back to the road and not torn apart needlessly
m4co 路
Really nice Beetle, would be really difficult to find another one in the same condition
vw54 路
Greg how long have you owned this gem
HappyDaze 路
Not long Dave...3or 4 years, maybe.
I've got the original Boge rear shocks apart, and they are good inside. Will fit new seals, oil, and rubber bushes. Should last another 60 years. 馃憤
vw54 路
Why did u pull them apart if they were leaking good for ever
you will have to get rid of that seat belt bolt above the rear window
Post some interior pics will you we all want to see the headliner and trims
HappyDaze 路
I pulled the shocks apart BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING !!! Getting new seals to-morrow, and will put them back together, and re-fill with shock oil.
The seat belt bolts have been there for a long time...SO THEY ARE STAYING !!! 馃憤
All interior is original, including floor rubber mats. Driver's seat looks to have been repaired, and the stitching has parted in places. No action planned.
Photos are not my priority, but will appear one day. 馃憤
dangerous 路
Beautiful car Greg, nice to see one how it was in 1954!
Andy 路
Wow, stunning car. What is it with '54 beetles, that makes 3 I am aware of with less than 50k miles from new and excellent unrestored condition.
Maybe in '54 people wanted them as museum pieces?
Good to see them on the road and well loved. 馃憤
frog 路
Nuts! Anyone know how many bugs came in 1954? I have a black one too but not as shiny as this!