Hey everyone,
I need advice as to which beetle i have to sell,
#My original intention was to sell my 67 Beetle.There is a pick of it in the topic "Superbeetle" in the 4 sale section.This one has been repainted in 2 pac Ford galaxy blue.I chromed the gearstick,glovebox,the metal surrounds around the speedo,the fuel cap and bumper bar brackets.It's got a 1200 that's now tuned to perfect.Also there is a neat aftermarket steering wheel.PROBLEM, this broke my heart.After adjusting the valves(the car was jacked up), i started it and i had a smile.Jacked it down with the wheels on.Started it from the outside and it Kangaroo jumped IN THE BRICK WALL! Now i have to get it repaired....
#1972 S Bug-It's a 15 mil limited edition one.It's original except for the seats which have no rips.5 months ago, brand new heads and new piston/barrel kit was installed by my mechanic.It's got extractors but otherwise standard.It goes great for a standard 1600.I got the starter motor rebuilt.With regards to rust there's none visible but the previous owner has done some repairs.The repaired sections are-i'll let you guess(a place on all s bugs).The colour is Honey Brown which i recently got a re-spray(4 months ago).It's going to have 12 months rego as of the 16/6.
I haven't put a price on them.I'd value your opinion.I'm leaning on the S bug-but it handles better,is rarer, and the engine is bigger/better.I'm stuck so id value you guys opinion.Thanks
[Edited on 15-6-2005 by Beetle426]
kustomkool ·
superbug easy.
phatrat ·
anything post 67 aint worth keeping:duh
Beetle426 ·
Thanks kustomcool, i think thats the way to go.I have trouble letting go of cars.Thanks to anyone else that replies.
kustomkool ·
yeh something like that phat rat,i would have said it back in the day but im way to mellow these days.
zjm ·
sell the one with the good brakes ,good handling, bigger engine and 12 volt elctricals and keep the old klunka cause it looks cool
Brett ·
Sorry to hijack, but I am looking at a 72 super this weekend, how do you tell if it is a 15mil limited.
Keep the super if its a daily driver, the 67 if you want a show car.
Brett
Beetle426 ·
Hi Brett,
The 15 mils have a big badge of a beetle with a limited number printed on the glove box.From there you would check the chassis number and engine number and see if it matches.
barls ·
they were made in the middle of 72 so about june from memory. my first one was a month or 2 off being one but now has a 15th million body ive aquired
h ·
im a bit of a pre 67 beetle fan myself, but the 15th mil one would be a treat that not many would aquire..
decisions decisions..
barls ·
id go the 15th million cause they are different ie they have a different speedo to the normal 72 sbug and some extra trim. also will be collectable in the future but all bugs are
kustomkool ·
zjm wrote:sell the one with the good brakes ,good handling, bigger engine and 12 volt elctricals and keep the old klunka cause it looks cool
so true...
eirecooled ·
Anything after a wide five beetle was designed by bean counters and safety officers. Might as well buy a N.B after 1967 (NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT) Thanks Seinfeld. 😉
he waits in anticipatio................n for the N.B owners to defend their honour