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[WTB - ACT] What's It Worth?
mcharlton - February 5th, 2007 at 04:14 PM

I been looking around for a while for a Beetle and have come across this one. It is a 1960 model with Semaphore indicators. As you can see from the photos, it needs a substantial amount of work as it has not been on the road since the 1970's and currently includes special options including moss and two wasp nests.

The car is complete, the motor is original, will turn over but not start. It is rust free except for surface rust. The car is also straight and is a local car.

I was looking orginally at doing a volksrod, but this like a nice car to restore.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Murray

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[ Edited on 5-2-2007 by mcharlton ]

greedy53 - February 5th, 2007 at 04:20 PM

now thats nice to my eyes how much $200-$400 i would think what a great rat that would make

twoguns - February 5th, 2007 at 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by greedy53
now thats nice to my eyes how much $200-$400 i would think what a great rat that would make


ur kidding arnt you. its complete, straight and if little rust is true a good model to get and a change over model so not that common. can be a good car if its restored but considering todays trend it will probably be ratted. seems it has good rat traits.

i reckon you would get 1200- 1500 if auctioned/offered.

looks like a good wash, clean and bettery and it would be interesting...

[ Edited on 5/2/2007 by twoguns ]

greedy53 - February 5th, 2007 at 05:36 PM

you may be right but i'm stingey and can't help myself i love a bargen

dubrat - February 6th, 2007 at 10:09 AM

Looks like a gem i would pay 1200 to 1500 definatly is there any rust underneath

mcharlton - February 6th, 2007 at 10:59 AM

Thanks for all of the requests for more information and cost guidelines. I am currently awaiting on a friend to return from NZ to have a look at it with me to determine if it is worth pursuing.

From what I can understand there is no structural rust.

I am hoping to have a much closer going over later this week to better determine what parts / work is required. I will also endeavour to take some additional photos at this time.

If I choose not to buy it, I will talk with the owner to see if he wishes to advertise it or for me to pass your details on.

From the feedback I have got, if the car is complete and no structural rust, I should be looking at around $1,000 to $1,500. That should also include the wasp nests.

Cheers

Muzza

mcharlton - February 28th, 2007 at 04:12 PM

I talked with the owner again today and he no longer selling it.

He already had another 59 which had a minor prang ages ago which did not have a perfect fx. He has decided to use the body of this car and put it on the existing chassis he already had. Bugger.

I may however be luck in picking up the remaining chassis / body that may be left over. Wait and See

oscarjump - March 5th, 2007 at 06:49 PM

its a beauty and worth all sorts of money to everyone! i picked up a 1960 deluxe apparently but no semaphores.original motor and g/box running,with spats,perspex wind deflector,5 spare rims,towbar(proper one),spare front beam,and shitloads of overriders all on the car for $800.it had a quarter of the surface rust. hope this helps with your guestimation. good luck

oscarjump - March 5th, 2007 at 06:57 PM

forgot to mention that it was a driver,and all the levers,buttons,switches worked.still had all its chrome shiny's undinted. been told spats are worth what i paid for car ? good luck again