For sale this 1965 VW Beetle (Chassis and Body are matching numbers). This car would make a great investment, unmolested hobby car or wedding car. 

I have owned and maintained the car since 2018. I've found this car still to be very original. Over the last 5 years I've been working to refurbish and recondition components and replace with original items where possible.

HISTORY
The car has been located in the south west of England  since arriving from Germany in 1965. 

Registered in Taunton (I have a scanned copy of the original registration) it was sold by Rex Brothers Motors Ltd to The Shrubbery Service Station in Rousdon. I have managed to find old pictures of both locations. The service station still stands today and is also home to a classic car body shop so can be visited still! It then spent many years in Bridport and is now in Bournemouth where is has been garaged since 2018.

Originally the car was Java Green but was changed to Lotus White. This is not yet a show car the paint does have blemishes.  It's been converted from 6 volt to 12 volt for better starting and electrics. The engine has been replaced with a 1300 F code engine for a little extra power.

The carpet has been replaced and is not original however the interior is original and aside from minor aging is in excellent condition. Seats have original horsehair padding with VW labels.

Original luggage carpet.

Spare wheel included.

Rear seatbelts were also fitted at some point in it's life.

Original for dates 60's hazard light switch.

All glass is original.

It had a body of restoration some time in 2000's so floorplans and heater channels are solid as is the spare tyre well.

WORK DONE
  • New break cylinders and pads around.
  • New rear drums
  • Reconditioned and degreased original steering box
  • Reconditioned torsion beam and king and link pins
  • Reconditioned window winders
  • Engine tin wear re-enameled + new tar board
  • Usual servicing and lubrication
  • Gearbox oil change
  • Refurbished starter motor 
  • Brake fluid change
  • Repainted Hood
  • Installed correct original distributor
  • Installed correct field pump + siphon
  • New 12v battery (2024)
It is advised to view the car before deciding make an offer.

The car sounds, drives and looks great and turns loads of heads and is a great example of a stock early beetle.

No PX offered.

Bank transfer only, and the funds must be cleared before you can drive the car away. 

Located Bournemouth, Dorset.