Just bought a Beetle from a friend of the family for $1000.
Its been in a shed since the late 70s. That said its still a bit rough.
Problem is the owner has no idea what year it is. Any estimstes?
Oh yeah while im here, my newly restored type 3. If you see me around Radelaide give me a honk.
Scratch
Joel ·
Big window semaphore bug so between late 57 and mid 60
Looks like its got later door on it though.
SebastienPeek ·
Okay, Scratch, that is one very nice looking Type 3!
Whereabouts in Adelaide you drive around?
Ollie ·
Joel is God when it comes to identifying year models
68AutoBug ·
Scratch wrote:Hi guys,
Just bought a Beetle from a friend of the family for $1000.
Its been in a shed since the late 70s. That said its still a bit rough.
Problem is the owner has no idea what year it is. Any estimstes?
Oh yeah while im here, my newly restored type 3. If you see me around Radelaide give me a honk.
Scratch
guessing it doesn't have an oval rear window.. lol
from 1957 to early 1960..
late 60s had blinkers/indicators..
at a guess 1959... lol
I had a 59 with the flash on the sides...
the flash was red... that one has faded a bit..
Nice red type 3 variant...
Lee
vw54 ·
could be an Oval u carnt see the rear window
Nice Tilly flash on the side
h ·
could be late 59 from windscreen size n semawhores n later door handle
we had 60 years ago without sema holes n 50/50 tails so similar
front screen too big to be an oval
anymore pics of front n eggspecially rear that will be more identifiable with taillights etc
also pop bonnet n see what date is stamped on the back of the speedo another good clue 😉
robb ·
if ya look real close you can see the out line of the rear window its a large
Joel ·
It's not an oval, it's got a big windscreen, plus you can see the back window through the side one anyway
Ollie wrote:Joel is God when it comes to identifying year models
Not really, it's just a side effect of someone who has Aspergers Syndrome and a photographic memory.
68AutoBug ·
Yes Joel
on closer inspection...
larger rear window and yes the larger non oval windscreen...
I'm still guessing 1959... lol
or early 60 model...
LEE
Scratch ·
Hey thanks guys. Sebastien I drive the 3 mainly around semaphore and out north to work as a daily. Would love to get involved in the next VW cruise.
I got sent some more photos. Its a bit rougher than I was hoping. Is it worth $1000? I've got no idea with beetles.
Sorry they're a bit blurry.
bushed ·
b4 60 because 60 were bitzers ofetn with a dish steer wheel
nice buy WITH the flash
check the blue date stamp on speedo and eng nr
SebastienPeek ·
Scratch,
Next time I'm heading out Semaphore way I'll keep my eyes peeled.
I live just off of Glynburn Road, everyone can here my bug from a mile away, way too loud!
🙂
bushed ·
if its not a dished wheel and not made in Ozz then its a solid German metal car and if Vin nr and eng match as orig these cars are appreiating in value.
iF NO MAJOR RUST AND MOST THINGS INTACT IT'S WORTH DOUBLE AND MORE THAN WAHT U PAID
the flash is wrth $500 plus esp if clips are orig too
email me if anythin is missing...hve some bits
68AutoBug ·
bushed wrote:b4 60 because 60 were bitzers ofetn with a dish steer wheel
nice buy WITH the flash
check the blue date stamp on speedo and eng nr
My father had a late 60 model German car with dished steering wheel and blinkers and late hoodlining etc
was a great car...