Hi all,
I am very interested in buying a either an oval or a split oval bug. I am no mechanic and as such it would need to be in reasonable condition, ie not
too much rust, most everything else I can handle.
Does anyone know where I could track one down? I am in sydney
thanks.
You want standard or modified
I know of a modified / race / road registered oval that will be for sale
Theres 3 ovals for sale in Unique cars, One at $13,000, one at $9,000 and another at $5,000.
nope I am looking for an original oval that I can restore as a project...
what is unique cars? is this a website???
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split-oval bug ?
Rumours have it that there are less than 10 in the country (not certain of exact numbers).
Christ, there is probably 100 times that amount of people (at least) that would love to own one (better take a number and join the cue) 
The lucky few who own one will never relinquish theirs !
Best stick with getting an oval, you have a slightly better chance there 
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posted by jedidan split-oval bug ? Rumours have it that there are less than 10 in the country (not certain of exact numbers). Christ, there is probably 100 times that amount of people (at least) that would love to own one (better take a number and join the cue) The lucky few who own one will never relinquish theirs ! Best stick with getting an oval, you have a slightly better chance there |
u can get coversion ribs that weld in and take standard split glass and rubber
jack at goldcoast vw had some last time i was there
they look like the real thing
OT slighty does anyone know what the oldest split in aus is?
a collector in town here has a 48 but i think ive heard of older??
okay thanks guys... only 10 huh? dont like my chances...
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I have seen a 1946 and 1947 split years ago at the VW show at Penrith NSW. I think Vic from Vicsbahn still has them and they are for sale. Both were
in a very bad state but by todays standards were probably worth repairing.
Check out this link.
http://www.vicsbahn.com/beetles.htm
are you still looking?
I may be thinking about selling my '54.
100% rust free body, can provide pics of bare metal resto and repair sections being welded in.
Body practically ready for paint.
All new Wolfsburg West rubbers.
Parts to build 2054cc engine. as well as stock 36hp
Will need interior re-trim
Stock steelies and a set of Radars.
4" narrowed beam and std. beam.
BTW there's a '45 in Adelaide.
Dan, what are you thinking? Your almost there. Donit do it!
T54
lost interest again.
52 split street n strip here.....
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=771483
but the oval for sale in syd listed here http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=70347 is awesome value imo