Currently looking at a stock original 1975 beetle.

It is advertised with 13500 kms (or is it miles?) with log books and service records.

Is this unusual? Unrealistic?

What could I look for to ascertain whether or not it is true and correct?

Would apreciate your comments and help as I am having a look soon.

Thanks in advance

[ Edited on 14-6-2007 by Mervan ]

[ Edited on 16-6-2007 by Mervan ]

You say it has service records? if it's that 'young' it will 'glow'

Speedo should be in KM's.............and with that little k's it should be like a new car. My 75 has 117000KM and was a garaged one owner car.......it drives and looks like new !

You will be able to tell if its real or not, the interior should be perfect, and if you pull off the rocker covers the internals of the motor will look perfect and clean.

Good luck with your buy

It is likley the speedo has 'clocked over' and it is actually 100,000 or 200,000 km's plus 13500

they'd probably want a fortune for it as well,ifits true than if your gonna buy it and put it on blocks its probably worth it but if your gonna drive it daily you could probably get something cheaper

it has to be clocked over as per above but check out all the bits as well should be perfect

Hi

I bought a 1974 1303 a few years ago, the owners son was convinced that it had only done 30,000 ks. It was a good car but 130,000 was much more like it.

Make sure its a 75, it should have rack & pinion steering and front blinkers in the bumpers. Last of best Beetles made!

Steve

>It is likley the speedo has 'clocked over' and it is actually 100,000 or 200,000 km's plus 13500<

If the speedo only goes to 100,000 before re-starting then the will only be 35,000 plus however many times it's been around........... or that's the way I read things. The older MPH speedos went over at 100,000 miles but what about the km ones? Can anyone clear this up for our friend. I would have thought the km ones would all go to 999,999 before going over the top.

As a point of interest, I think there is one of those "Anniversary " model Bugs still in a shed up here around Richmond. I saw it around 12 years back and as far as I know it's never moved since then. The old biddy still drives an earlier Bug around the area so If she falls off the perch and it surfaces I'll let you all know!

DH





[ Edited on 15/6/2007 by 1500S ]

I forget what year Aust decide to make 6 figure odometers compulsory, but I am sure it was not until at least 1978

Alright boys here is the run down.

It is a legit 13250kms

The car is in good nick one scratch but the motor is a bit dusty etc.

History all checks out though.


How much is it worth if I were to buy it and sell it?

Ideas? Opinions?

You love your VW's then?:duh

Sorry when i wrote buy and sell I was trying to get an idea of a fair price.

If i buy i am definately not selling

I just dont wanna get ripped off coz my vw knowledge isnt great

not more then lets say $2000 if its been sitting that long the
rubber seals tend to let go turns into a nightmare real quick !

The owners assure me it has been started regularly

I am surprised that it is so little though

Well at least I am getting some idea then

Cheers

Well restored beetles often are for sale for around $8000.
A good original unmolested one could be worth more than that.

Geez now I am confused

2000 to 8000 or more??

Hehehh maybe somewhere in the middle

This is all good info though guys and gals

Keep it up!!! I need the help and insight

if your lucky the owners might not know what its worth either ,thats why i like living out in the country most old farmers dont know the value of the old cars sitting around in the paddocks ,then again some tend to think there coated in 24 carot gold

the 70's speedos DO go up to 999,999kms

actually, the one i got goes up there... but in miles...
the 60's guage i got spare goes up to 99,999miles.

yep provided its genuine and hasnt rotted or rusted whilst sitting there 8k sounds fine, depends though, if you want to turn it into a daily driver then it isnt worth as much as it wont be too long before the exclusivity is gone, but if it is going to be a weekender and kept all original then 8k is a good price and it will hold its value easily

Well everyone I went and had a look today and I can confirm that the kms are legit .

I chose not to buy it inspite of the real kms and new feel of the car.

The reason I decided against it is the amount of surface rust that requires attention. It has been garaged since 1982 and regularly turned over but it must have got damp as there is surface rust in quite a few places.

The rear lights for example are full of condensation for example. Most of the rust is on the chrome and the some of the motor. Also the rims at the bottom where water has dripped have a little surface rust.

It was sort of cool though that they had the original service records and purchase and sales inspection paperwork.

Having said all this it really made me realise that I am more looking for a restored car with a little work to do and not a major job.

Although this car doesnt really require MAJOR work it would be well beyond my skills to do. I think it would make a great car who wanted a special type of car.

I also took the point that was made here that this year of car is not very desirable as a collectors item either. Still spins me out to think the car has only done 18kms since 1982 and still been regularly started and kept going.

I suppose have a completely rebuilt bug (which I stupidly sold) has made me a littled spoilt!

For those of you following is the carsales ad. Would love to hear fo anyone here bought it.

Thanks eveyone for your help!

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/BEETLE/details.aspx?M...

You saw what I saw. It is hard for me to believe the k's. The sag in the seats is a very good example.

Hi

Its not a 75 bug, its a 76. The 76 had the flat screen with the blinkers in the bumper, 1600cc, IRS, front discs etc.

I will join in

The seat "could" have sagged as they changed to that "other" pacing in 76 and that sagged by looking at it.

You should be able to tell easily enough if it is the original paint. Does it match under the front bonnent. I should have the Dulux paint sticker there

Are the bumpers propper. Look underneath in the middle and see if the VW symbol is there.

Can you see the ridge in the rain gutter. A car in that condition should not have had rust repairs

Pan - should be in perfect condition.

Hand brake handle should be shiny - not worn away

That all said - a 76 is a fairly sort after. Probabally the most sort after of the late beetle

That all said i reckon it is worth $5k

Agreed

But i am also saying (in my opinion) i would pay $5k for a 76 with propper german bars original paint on a body that has had no rust with what looks a good paint.


caveat emptor - always

and

If you are happy and want it - buy it and forget what you paid
If not dont.

Definatly if you have the cash. go for it it'd be sweet to have.