Must be sold. $6900 Or Near Offer takes it home. Have debt to pay off and other cars to fix. Make an offer. Try me out. You might get a surprise. Rego'd 1600 etc etc etc . Great little daily driver. Real head turner thats for sure.
I know the original owner of this car. It's an awseome bit of kit. Anyone interested in an early beetle would be mad to leave it. The pain is great and the body was super straight when I saw it last.
type_one ·
Hope you all got a good look at it at the Nats. Now somebody just has to offer me some cash for it. Don't be shy offer away. Worst i can do is say no but i may just say yes. Hell sometimes it works. Thats how i landed my wife.:thumb
sax ·
Was this for sale at Boris' picnic day for $4500?
sneak_e ·
It was on here a while back for $5k unregistered wasn't it. From Riverstone?
wrecker67 ·
this has had shit loads done to it since then,,,,,i think its jasons labour of love.........
type_one ·
Was for sale at Boris picnic for $6000 unregistered and with only half the stuff done to it. Rest assured i haven't purchased it and now trying to sell it again. I have owned it for the whole time it has been on Aussie veedubbers. I don't think i ever offered it for sale for $5000 though.
I have done heaps to it since Boris picnic. Changed heaps of stuff including the complete gearbox and engine. Gearbox is now a later model swing axle with welded diff. Welded diff people. And the 1600 is a nice good strong runner with a centre mount weber on it. Obviously lowered it and added things like stereo and roof rack. Got to hear the stereo. Sounds great. 10" boxed sub, amp, 6X9's and front mounted tweeters with a kenwood deck. Of course i registered it as well which is a bloody huge cost for something i never drive. Had heaps of bites unregistered but was convinced to do the blue slip thing and rego it. So all you would have to do is get in and drive it.
Basically it is a realtionship killer the work i have done on this car. Believe it or not the wife misses me.
Hey Sax offer me $6000 and see what i say:thumb
This car has to go. Other things to work on and too good for me to keep registered to park at the train station everyday.
type_one ·
bump
type_one ·
Hello is this thing on.
I can even throw in a set of steak knives if interested.:thumb
byronbus ·
swap for my oval?
type_one ·
Mrs would kill me. Got any good pics of it. Maybe i can convince her. Why do you want to get rid of an oval though. What rust issues etc does it have?
byronbus ·
No rust, original unmolested...do a search on my name and you'll find it...want a daily driver and want to slam and do some things and dont want to do it to an early oval...but probably will sell...
Fossil ·
That is a nice beetle - I'd get killed if I bought it
type_one ·
Now $6199 ONO
Go for it. Nice car.
type_one ·
Surely someone must be interested. Make an offer. Come and see it.
IN THE WEEDS ·
this car looks tops,head turner where ever it goes...plenty of rego .......be seen.....
Purple Martin ·
NOBODY BUY THIS CAR!
I live in Canberra and I won't be able to get down to Sydney to see it until the 14th, so nobody is allowed to buy it before then!
Seriously though, go for it if you want it, but if it's not sold by the 14th I'll be picking it up 😎
bond ·
dude, how is your number of posts, square root negative one? haha
nick
oh good god... now we all are.... lol
[Edited on 3/5/2005 by bond]
Fossil ·
Can't believe this hasn't been grabbed
Fossil ·
Bond all posts counts are sqaure root of -1
type_one ·
Now on ebay. Check it out.
phatrat ·
link? i'm lazy
rearengine ·
This car was advertised for sale without a rwc for $4500 a few months back on AVD.
I remember because I was trying to get my sister to buy it. $6100 seems a bit of a hike for a car that now has a roadworthy and a roof rack, especially since u couldn't sell it at $4500.
Having said that, I always thought this car was a bargain at $4500 and with a rwc it would be very very good value at its current price of $5000 on ebay.
wrecker67 ·
the car now has heaps done,not just a rack and rego,it has had white walls,fully ajustable suspension,late model gearbox,late model motor,new stereo,do i keep going,i have helped out here and there,and let me tell you this car is worth lots more.............
ian.mezz ·
yes the car is very nice ,seen at nationals.😠😠
type_one ·
Yes it was on here at $4500 but basically with nothing done. I have done lots to get it into the condition i have it in now. Have easily spent the extra $1500 that was origianlly asked for. Anyone that has rego knows it come in at about $700. It has gone through the whole bearucratic BS that is the blue slip. So considering that it is now loaded with accessories stereo, lowered, whitewalls and the list goes on I would say like you have said that at $5000 it is a bargain. Given the originsl price in my opinion was still fair.
Drives much better too with the coil over shocks on the rear. And the front raised a little. Much better than standard.
I challenge anyone to biuld this car for $5000 including buying the car.
Bid away people. It will be sold. Going to be fun as heaps of people are watching it. I can fell a last minute bidding war coming on.
[Edited on 4-5-2005 by type_one]
bajachris88 ·
i would buy it if i had the cash, but thats likely never.
lol sorry.
But congrats though, its quite a fine car u got there.
[Edited on 4/5/2005 by mynameischris88]
Purple Martin ·
I'm still planning on buying this car on the 14th when I'm in Sydney 🙂
rearengine ·
Purple Martin wrote:I'm still planning on buying this car on the 14th when I'm in Sydney 🙂
Then bid dude and pick it up on the 14th! stop tyre kicking.
Purple Martin ·
Tyre kicking? Interesting choice of words. Would you commit thousands for something you'd only seen a low resolution pic of? In my book actually seeing it in person (and kicking it's tyres, and giving it a good look all over) is the sensible thing to do. So no I won't bid, I'll hope and pray that noone else bids, and then I WILL go and see it for myself. If I could have got there to look by now then I would have already done so.
type_one ·
Yeah purple Martin sorry dude but someone has bid. So looks like it is going to a new home. I know you are very keen but I can't take the chance that you won't buy later when someone else is prepared too now. I also realise that potentially you may have paid more than it eventually sells for but that's my loss. I need it gone to pay off some debt. Unfortunately i have had this for sale for a while and now there is heaps of interest in it. Time must be right I'd say. I do understand the whole seeing a car before buying it though.
Cheers mate.
Purple Martin ·
Hi type_one, yes someone has bid so you are guaranteed of a sale, which is good, I'm pleased for you.
Now I have to think very carefully about whether I will bit without having seen it... tough decision.
Anyway, congrats on the sale, whoever gets it 🙂
type_one ·
Mate honestly if you have doubts about bidding then there is your answer. I'd rather you not bid and be upset you didn't get it than upset you won and it didn't meet your standards. In saying that it is a nice car. I am an honest seller and would rather you be happy with the purchase than me make heaps of money. I have actually talked a lot of 14-15 year old girls out of this car purely because i personally think they had no idea what they were getting into. They were going for the whole cute factor rather than the retro old car that of course is going to need regular standard maintenance if it is to stay on the road.
In saying all the the wife, myself and most importantly the bloody BANK would love you to bid. All proceed are going to American Express. What a fantastic charity to give too. :thumb
[Edited on 7-5-2005 by type_one]
wrecker67 ·
are so i wont see it any more,,,it will be missed :party:thumb
Purple Martin ·
Well I decided to bid, and I won! (It was the kombi in one of the photos that swung it for me: proof that he's a serious dubber). I'm trying to call him to arrange pickup but his phone's engaged.
type_one ·
Mate i can assure you I have done heaps to this car. It is so sweet to drive. I would love to dearly keep it but my van is more practical for me with the stuff i am always moving and something had to go to pay off the Amex. An agreement i made before my wedding which has come and gone and the car is still here.
I am sure you will love the car.
koolkarmakombi ·
what price did it go for?
too lzy to search e-shmay
kkk
type3kid ·
you are one lucky man, i loove that car, been watching it since day 1, suprised it took this long to sell actually. and as for a serious dubber, i think you may just be right about that...
Purple Martin ·
I'm absolutely stoked to have won the eBay auction, and I can't wait to pick it up on Saturday! My gf is also very pleased, she says it looks great in the pics, and as always she's right 😀
See you on Saturday mate! And I've sent you a U2U asking for the VIN and engine number please.
kkk, the final price is $5655
[Edited on 11/5/2005 by Purple Martin]
Untermensch ·
Backed out of it huh ?
How come?
Purple Martin ·
Untermensch wrote:Backed out of it huh ?
How come?
I don't understand what you're talking about???
Untermensch ·
I bid on it too.
Now I'm getting emails from ebay asking me if I want it as a second
chance deal because the winning bidder backed out?
type_one ·
Hey Untermensch. Haven't heard of that name for ages. Means sub human in German right. Well that's what i was told.
Anyway.
Mate i am the seller and definitely haven't sent you any second chance offers. Be careful mate sounds like you are being scammed.
Purple Martin don't panic mate it still yours. Either Untermensch is being scammed by someone and if he is he should report it or he is trying on a scam.
Untermensch ·
Possibly, I did receive an identical email from ebay regarding something else
I missed out on. Looked genuine. But so do some of the scam ones I get asking me to verify credit card details etc.
Check it out, could be sus:
Dear veedubdealer,
You expressed interest in an item titled " 1958 VW beetle restored " (Item 7153194283) by bidding, however the auction has ended with another member as the high bidder. In compliance with eBay policy, the seller of that item is making this Second Chance Offer to you at your bid price of AU $5,555.00. The seller has issued this Second Chance Offer because either the winning bidder was unable to complete the transaction or has duplicate items for sale. If you accept this offer just contact the seller at Michaelsilverson@cs.com. Do not use the Respond Now Button through eBay because the seller will not be able to respond in due time, just copy and send this text to Michaelsilverson@cs.com for a faster response which will increase your chances to purchase this item.If this isn't the first second chance offer you've received contact directly the seller at: Michaelsilverson@cs.com.
Thank you,
joegress
It's a scam alright, the same email address appeared on the other item I missed. Gotta be careful huh?
Purple Martin ·
I also got an email just after the auction ended that looked like it was from eBay, it told me that another eBayer had contacted me wanting to buy my new item from me. The email said that I should beware that the other eBayer might be committing fraud. The email then gave me a link to follow to update my eBay details. Since I'd had no contact from another eBayer I assumed the email was a trick and deleted it. Gotta be VERY careful!
Buggyboy ·
Both matters should be referred to ebay, as yes they are a scam and ebay have dedicated staff investigating and prosecuting same. If no-one reports it then the matter cant be rectified and people cant be alerted that this is happening.
type_one ·
Report it for sure. You just forward the email to the fraud email box. They can sometimes track the dickheads down.
Purple Martin ·
I wish I had reported it now, but I just deleted it without thinking. Next time I'll report it for sure.