Sounds like a pretty bloody good deal for 2K mate... I'd snap it up!
A friend recently bought a complete rustfree flatscreen Beetle in pieces with a good 1200 motor and a crap 1500 for 3000 bucks.
If this Beetle is rustfree and mechanically sound, rego shouldnt be a prob, so well worth it I reckon... but I'd check out that oil leak though to make sure its not coming from a crack in the crankcase... if it is you may be up for a new or second hand motor or an expensive rebuild. If it is all original, I assume that means the engine is too... so the above scenario is possible.
reasonable to very good secondhand donks seem to be around the 400- 800ish bucks mark on here. 🙂
Also, check for rust in the floorpans particularly around the battery area.
At worst you may end up spending up to 3000-5000 on it to get it where you want it, depending on the condition it's in.. but 2000 sounds like a good deal...even if a new donk (or half a donk) is needed! 👍
BTW, I'm not by any means a Bug authority, so ask around the bug-owners for anything else to watch out for...
Hope it goes well for you,, and welcome to our posse! :beer: 😂
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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