fully imported metallic green Beetle - any idea what this might be worth?
It's not a factory roof, they were a metal sliding panel after the mid-60s. Looks like a webasto.
It's a nice looking car all the same.
Where did it originate and what spec is it (1600 or 1300, front discs or drums, high-back or low-back seats etc)
Cheers,
Brett
Thats a UK import "big beetle" they were called
the're a normal 1600 super but just had a few things extras like cloth insert seats, woodgrain dash and gearknob, the side stripe, 5.5" ugly sport
rims and were only availble in about 3 or 4 metallic colours and the cloth upholstry seats and carpet matched the paint
They can fetch abit more than the regular Lbugs but that aftermarket rag would kill the value abit
Personally I prefer the ragtops.
That is, provided it's a Webasto or similar with the proper slider mechanism and catch. Not something done in a backyard workshop with a hacksaw
and held on with press-studs. 
It's a full import - I reckon the roof is actually factory (although I am certainly no expert) as it has been the same owner since new - she is in her 90's now and looking to sell it.
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posted by bnicho Personally I prefer the ragtops. That is, provided it's a Webasto or similar with the proper slider mechanism and catch. Not something done in a backyard workshop with a hacksaw and held on with press-studs. |
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it could have been a may bug - june bug- sunbug -
marathon beetle- ??
they had lots of special editions in the UK...
and heaps of accessories....
Lee
thanks for comments I have passed on to the owner - I should say I am not buying the car just trying to help someone out. I think thay will take it to a VW show and put a for sale sign on it.
wrong year for a marathon as they were the same year as our 15th million. ie mid 72
marathons
http://www.sebeetles.com/marathon.htm
for info about other special models
look here
http://www.sebeetles.com/contents.htm
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Where is this car located? I wouldn't mind a look if it's not far away.
Cheers,
the car is in Adelaide
I believe it will be at Pt Adelaide Volksfest in November for sale