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1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200
(Featured on 29th May 2014)

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Year: 1961

Sellers original description:

A professional body off restoration with a couple of modifications.

New floor-pans ,frame-head and narrowed adjustable front beam assembly. Fitted with GR2 shock absorbers all round. Rear suspension lowered 1 spline.

Original gearbox with new mountings, axle gaiters and new oil.

Banded wheels with whitewalls and stainless steel hubcaps. Front 6.5 inches ,rear 7 inches.

Body shell has new heater-channels, door pillars ,front inner wings ,front bulkhead, rear quarter panels, rear apron.

All new seals, chrome trim, new bumpers, running boards, stainless steel chevy door mirrors.

New TMI interior, seats, headliner, door panels, finished off with oatmeal carpets.

Engine totally rebuilt and to be shown step by step in a magazine feature in Camper and Commercial shortly. New exhaust, stainless steel tailpipes , tinwear colour coded , air filter from oval beetle.

Electrics converted to 12v, new battery, new lights, new regulator mounted on dynamo to give it that period look, variable speed wipers.

Much more done on vehicle needs to be seen to be appreciated! Ready for start of show season.

Full MOT and tax exempt.

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1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Boot

1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Engine Bay

1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Frame

1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Dashboard Steering Wheel

1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Interior

1961 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Roof Lining

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