SOLD: AWESOME \'68 Show Beetle \"best engineered\" winner at 05 nats

this is not mine but my DNVK mate Ben's incredible 68 beetle. anyone who has seen this ride will know the quality throughout.
Winner of "best engineered" at this years nats.
Now on Ebay as he has to move to NT. click below to see the auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Custom-SHOW-1968-VW-Beetle-Porsche-Fuch-Wheels_W0QQitemZ7182340410QQcategoryZ10781QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem




Some specs:
Genuine Porsche Fuch 901 part numbered Magnesium wheels (V.Rare 1968, 911 wheels)Polished not chromed.

Full Body off rebuild, back to bare metal respray in Porsche Silver(Polaris)Painted by Leonardo in Newy.

Billet Accessories throughout, inc. Iron Cross Bonnet Emblem(Airkewld US)

New floors (German), All Floors, Gaurds etc stone gaurded.

Adjustable front Beam, narrowed 3in, Custom EMPI front Suspension stiffeners, Disk Brake Front end with New ball joints and 2 1/2' CB Performance Drop Stubs.

Rear End lowered, with Custom Eng to Pan Anti-tramp adjustable Stiffeners.

Gearbox fully reconditioned($750), New Kennedy Clutch.

Engine: 1835 with twin 44Webers, EMPI Filters, Custom Doghouse, Remote Oil filter with braided lines, High flow oil pump. MSD Blaster 2 Coil, Electronic Ignition in a 009 Distributer. Plat Plugs, Scat Crank, Scat Anodised Push Rod tubes, and sump cover. Malpassi Fuel press Regulator/Filter.Bug Pack Exhaust.

Interior: Red “Leather” interior, with New Headliner and TMI (Salt/Pepper) Carpets. Sports seats (Modified Honda), Modified Custom Dash with Autometer gauges, Tacho, Oil Temp and Direct reading(Braided Line from Eng) Oil Press gauge.

Pioneer Head Unit CD stereo. All new Rubbers throughout, New hidden custom Wiring throughout the car including Circuit Breakers instead of fuses, Sensor Alarm with Central Locking.nn[ Edited on 13-9-2005 by VWFOOL ]


SOLD!!!nn[ Edited on 27-9-2005 by VWFOOL ]

Oh Sam I am heartbroken. If the Cab was sold I be knocking on Ben's door now. :cussing:cussing

Here's some more pics of this beautiful thing.

THAT is drop dead GORGEOUS!!

I've emailed him trying to talk him into keeping it and bringing it up....we need more nice vw's up here to get a vw scene happening.....

Is that exhaust legal - nice bug and think he'll need to be a bit flex on the $$

are you making an offer fossil?

WOW!

If there is no reserve, that is a bargain even at $10000.

I can only imagine how much you have spent on that....

That is one awesome car.

nn[ Edited on 14-9-2005 by VWFOOL ]

That has to be with out any doubt the most tastefull dubbs i have seen in a long time... I tried to find a stone chip on the front, doesn't seem to be one... is there any stone damage on the rear guards or anywhere for that matter... do you know how many km or miles the car has done... is there any tiny scratches or blemishes that i cant see... the photo's look great... is she running premium unleaded... i do realize you aren't the owner but it's late in perth and i thought you sound like you know the car well... been looking for a nice bug for some time now... made a few offers but on some really nice bugs but nothing as yet has come through... damn those seats look great... kind of reminds me of a old porsche 356. i have seen them in that colour and red leather interior... now just have to get up early in the morning and make the mrs's breakfast in bed... get the washing done before she gets home from work then show her the pictures of this beetle after the dinner i made.....
cheer's
HeRbSta...

Sorry VWFOOL but not making an offer. Only just gotten out of the shit for buying the bay 12 months ago & while there's room in the shed for a sweet beetle as your's is the $$$$ aren't there

herbsta, as far as im concerned the car is absolutely immaculate. not sure of the other details like mileage but it has been on the streets roughly a year or less?
for all the info please contact Ben the owner by going to the ebay auction and contacting the seller, otherwise u2u me for his mobile if ur seriously interested.

fossil the car is not mine, but i would prefer ppl not coming onto posts and commenting about prices if theyre not even going to make an offer on the car, its just unneccessary.

each to their own preference

Fossil wrote:think he'll need to be a bit flex on the $$

Are you dreaming-that would barely cover the paint and interior.

Err...LESTER..I don't think that comment is required.If you've got something to say take it to bad attitude or this post might be deleted by the mods..Could you edit your post so this thread is not ruined??

That is IMMACULATE

Fossil,
I had this problem when I was trying to sell the buggy. Everyone just sees a VW and thinks it's cheap fun. There's got to be at least 10k worth of custom parts, the motor would have been round 6-7k to build, the paint about the same and the interior is stunning. If you saw a chevy impala, a hot-rod, or an oval for that matter, that was this good, it would be $30k.

Wake up sunshine, I bet whatever you paid for Peter's bay didn't even get close to reflecting the real cost and effort. Custom means expensive. This car's probably underpriced if anything.nn[ Edited on 16-9-2005 by pete wood ]

i agree the price is a good one,i have painted plenty of cars and to get this result takes heaps of time.....if i had the cash i would buy it,must be hard to part with..
good luck with the sale...
cheers :beer

thanks guys for the mostly positive comments, Ben didnt ask me to advertise the sale on here but i thought id giv u guys a chance to hav a look at something quite special.
im sure he would appreciate all the kind words, coz ben's like that, a nice guy with a nice ride 😉

I do not disgree as to the class of this VW and evidently have stirred a storm in a tea cup - what I was eluding to is that it is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it and just like with Peter Keegan's Bay I bought I got a great deal at much under the cost of the full resto + new 2 litre engine & gearbox.
I also wish him well with the sale and if I was in the market for another VW then this one would be top of the list.

which is why i prefer these comments not to show up in the first place, just easier that way

would make a nice business promo car

very delectible

selling my house now!

Ok, i can't seem to fing his contact details... can you send them to me or give him my email address..... herbsta @ iinet.net.au take the spaces out... i just did that to prevent it being picked up by spammers... cheers herbsta...

:bounce:thumb

u2u sent, if u need his phone u2u me

reub-revhead wrote:I've emailed him trying to talk him into keeping it and bringing it up....we need more nice vw's up here to get a vw scene happening.....

I'll drive it up for him!

Hey I love this bug, just wondering if those side little mirrors screw into the hinge? And did you use a premade carpet kit for the floor, if you did it looks great and I am possibly thinking of buying one instead of doing it ourselves!

Foxy
xx

did this car sell sam ????

Definately a well executed beetle. Nothing over the top, it all works. Good luck, at that price it's a steal!:thumb

no she isnt sold yet as far as i know, if anjyones interested just u2u me for the contact details

sent u a u2u sam

u2u back, let me know how it goes mate

Ben has just informed me that she is now sold, and fortunately she will be staying in the area

Good to hear

and he ddint hav to flex either

Good stuff.....One nice bug
Wish i had a lazy 10 to buy that

Does a/one know the new owner?

who ever got it well done i wated it so bad but i missed out o well :P

even better for him as he got what he asked