RAT buggy UK

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 19 Nov 2004, 12:23 pm

#267019

would anyone have an idea what a RAT buggy would be worth?

Not the one in the pic....just an example

Prices: These are the prices for a new kit...KIT ONLY!

Plain Finish: $3275.00 inc GST

Metalflake Finish: $3505.00 inc GST

So a complete and ready for rego for under $3k.....?

[Edited on 20-11-2004 by dakdat buggy]

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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 19 Nov 2004, 1:24 pm

#267045

thats the kit. i think you then have to assemble, wire connect, install and fine tune.....

Simply Cruzin'...

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 19 Nov 2004, 2:03 pm

#267065

dakdat buggy wrote:So a complete and ready for rego for under $3k.....?

[Edited on 19-11-2004 by dakdat buggy]

are you looking at one that's for sale?

if it has been registered before or has an engineers certificate it's worth quite alot, say $6k.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 19 Nov 2004, 2:32 pm

#267084

are you looking at one that's for sale?

if it has been registered before or has an engineers certificate it's worth quite alot, say $6k. [/quote]

Pete...going to have a look now!

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 19 Nov 2004, 2:53 pm

#267098

without an engineers certificate it's not worth much at all, probably $3k max, coz there's often alot of stuffing around to get buggies on the road if you haven't consulted an engineer before building it.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 19 Nov 2004, 4:08 pm

#267120

OK! no engineers certificate last registered in NSW 1987 (no paper work) seems to be complete...running type 3 motor and early beetle box maybe 1200 or 1300. Converted to 12v. Body and pan (early 60's) good, interior very average....

It is a RAT buggy and he's firm on the $3k asking price.

ratbug aka toddy101

439 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 19 Nov 2004, 9:53 pm

#267320

If it is a long wheelbase one its a bargain for $3k. Just a bit more than what i got mine for, but mine was in bits and incomplete. If it is lwb and passed rego before, you shouldnt have too many dramas getting it re engineered. Interesting to see somone else has done a similar twin headlight setup like me! :thumb

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Thunderanch Riot with Subaru 2L Turbo
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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 20 Nov 2004, 12:40 am

#267377

find out what the old number plates were, then the RTA can do an old rego search for you for $30.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 20 Nov 2004, 1:19 am

#267379

Here is one Regoed for $6,000

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Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 20 Nov 2004, 1:25 am

#267380

Fibre Fab in Victoria were building these buggies

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56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

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3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 20 Nov 2004, 1:27 am

#267381

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Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Nov 2004, 5:27 am

#267406

ratbug wrote:If it is a long wheelbase one its a bargain for $3k. Just a bit more than what i got mine for, but mine was in bits and incomplete. If it is lwb and passed rego before, you shouldnt have too many dramas getting it re engineered. Interesting to see somone else has done a similar twin headlight setup like me! :thumb

How did you go for rego? any dramas?

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Nov 2004, 5:31 am

#267407

it looks like this...same color...etc etc...not as clean

[Edited on 19-11-2004 by dakdat buggy]

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phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Nov 2004, 5:32 am

#267408

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phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Nov 2004, 5:47 am

#267409

pete wood wrote:find out what the old number plates were, then the RTA can do an old rego search for you for $30.

Pete...no plates, just engine and chassis numbers.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 20 Nov 2004, 7:05 am

#267417

if its long wheel base, then i dont think you have any trouble at all...

Simply Cruzin'...

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 20 Nov 2004, 9:11 am

#267438

dakdat buggy wrote:Pete...no plates, just engine and chassis numbers.

depending on how late the buggy was registered the chassis number may or may not be of use, but if the engine number is the same as last ime it was registered you can get the RTA to do a previous rego search using that.

if you find the old rego and the old engineers certificate number with it then you are laughing. They can put you onto the engineer, or they may even have a copy of the old one and you are set. 😎

otherwise getting the certificate easily will depend on how fussy an engineer is. :o

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 20 Nov 2004, 7:14 pm

#267602

Pete...u have U2U

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 21 Nov 2004, 1:27 pm

#267896

I'm now the proud owner of a LWB RAT buggy:bounce

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 21 Nov 2004, 11:30 pm

#268196

Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 · 22 Nov 2004, 5:15 am

#268217

:o .. nice

DIY-DUB Custom Title Time!

1,591 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 22 Nov 2004, 10:11 am

#268292

cruise round 2 greens house and ring me so i can avalook

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 22 Nov 2004, 10:37 am

#268297

Cool, sounds to cheap.

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 22 Nov 2004, 12:51 pm

#268368

Bone Collector wrote:Cool, sounds to cheap.

yeah, your right..it's VW I should have paid double!

ratbug aka toddy101

439 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 22 Nov 2004, 8:16 pm

#268627

Hey Steve, good stuff... Have you got any pics of it? That makes 3 rat buggy owners on this forum that i'm aware of!

Sharbuilt Beach buggy with Subaru 2L Turbo
Thunderanch Riot with Subaru 2L Turbo
Manxter with FA20turbo
Click here for wiring looms

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 23 Nov 2004, 5:09 pm

#269088

so you bought that one instead eh?

congrats 🙂

Call me sometime, I'd love to come and see it, maybe take some pics if ya like.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 23 Nov 2004, 5:15 pm

#269090

whooooop! another buggy! way to go. 😎

Simply Cruzin'...

phatrat REALLY!

891 posts · joined May 2004 · 26 Nov 2004, 12:25 pm

#270530

twoguns wrote:whooooop! another buggy! way to go. 😎

tg's I passed you on the highway near moorland....you where in the splitty...I was the guy in the commodore towing the buggy.

Pete...have just moved North...will send pics, when I find the camera...

ratbug...cheers. it should be on the road ASAP

Going to start a Beach buggy tour bussiness....

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 26 Nov 2004, 1:27 pm

#270548

i know i saw ya... i posted in spotters forum. you dont see too many rats.

Simply Cruzin'...