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tristanm Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·

#922555
Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.

Its a 1959 not sure what engine size yet. Was parked down the road from me, have had a quick look around the outside and interiour and looks very clean. Iam going to be taking it for a test drive and talking to the owner tomorrow afternoon.
He wants around $5000 but the rego expires in a month, said he uses it as a weekend cruiser and nothing should be needed for rego. Ofcourse i think i will try to obtain a roadworthy at this sort of price just for piece of mind.

I basically just wanted to know what i should look out for, i.e prone area's to rust, drum brakes working well ect.

Have attached a few photo's let me know what you think!

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#922557
dont think its a 59 unless someone has changed the guards and boot lid. id say more than likely a 60s.
look at the number on the tunnel and post it up here and you will get a more definite year on it.
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MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#922558
That's a late 60's model for starters
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

Governor Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#922559
Might be a 69, not a 59, looks like 4 bolt wheels as well as everything else

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#922563
The shell is a 58-59 but she is a real bitsa of parts.

tristanm Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·

#922575
Not really worried might give me a bit of room to negotiate the price a bit further! Thanks guys

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 ·

#922581
Pull the carpet up and go right over the floor all round the inside bottom where the doors hang from. Under front bonnet spare tyre well....just to name same areas.
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#922586
tristanm wrote:Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.

Its a 1959 not sure what engine size yet. Was parked down the road from me, have had a quick look around the outside and interiour and looks very clean. Iam going to be taking it for a test drive and talking to the owner tomorrow afternoon.
He wants around $5000 but the rego expires in a month, said he uses it as a weekend cruiser and nothing should be needed for rego. Ofcourse i think i will try to obtain a roadworthy at this sort of price just for piece of mind.

I basically just wanted to know what i should look out for, i.e prone area's to rust, drum brakes working well ect.

Have attached a few photo's let me know what you think!
From what I can see.. its around a 1959 model going by the doors [pull out handles]
front guards are from a 1968 or later
engine lid is from a 1964-67 model
Gearshifter is from a 1968 or later
dash looks like a 1961> on before 1968
tail lights are a 1962- 1967

it looks OK.. has extractor exhaust system

make sure its 12 volts [should be]

looks like 4 stud wheels 1968> 1976

maybe a later chassis?? would have disc brakes at front?

LEE

car looks good in the photos..
photos of engine would be good...
and yes a roadworthy for that kind of money...

You don't want to be paying out more money..

LEE
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#922592
tristanm wrote:Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.
Rust
Futue te ipsum!!!

cam070 Custom Title Time!

1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 ·

#922617
Looks nice. I reckon you might be able to negotiate the price on those mag wheel centre caps though, lol.

tristanm Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·

#922704
This is all awsome ill write it down so i dont forget it tomorrow!

tristanm Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·

#922707
Any knolagble person live near redhead nsw and want to check it out with me at 4pm tomorrow... lol 😀

Governor Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#922744
Bizarre wrote:
tristanm wrote:Hey, Iam currently looking at buying my first beetle, and id like a little advice of what to look out for.
Rust
Amen

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#922749
take a fridge magnet with you try it on all panels if it sticks all good if it dont walk away
“We all pay for life with death, so everything in between should be free.” Bill Hicks
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tristanm Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·

#922762
barls wrote:take a fridge magnet with you try it on all panels if it sticks all good if it dont walk away
Thanks this is a great idea!