Just picked up my 68 Variant...

Tim · 24-08-07, 11:18 PM

Well the day finally came...

we picked the old girl up... yep she's crusty and crispy mostly in the sill areas, arches and inner wings plus the front wings obviously but there are so many good bits they out way the bad i reckon

This car has two registered owners, it was traded in to a car sales man in Suterton Lincs in 1989ish and was used by him on and off until 1992 at which point it was laid up. he never registered the car. it's covered 48,000 miles from new and the inside is perfect. the only wear is in on the carpets but they are only over carpets over the original beige rubber floor covering. the colour is VW Java green as used on 66 Beetles and apart from both sides below the side mouldings and the whole front wings the paint is original.

when i got it back to the workshop i drained the stale petrol out, put a battery on and after a fair amount of turning over it struck up. not bad considering the key was last turned 15plus years ago! it drives and the clutch is good but the brakes are binding and the pedal is rock hard... finding panels is going to be a nighmare but it's just a case of searching hard... they are out there somewhere i'm sure

anyway here are some pics to numb your brains further after reading my boring writeup

Tim · 24-08-07, 11:19 PM

Tim · 24-08-07, 11:20 PM

Coxy · 25-08-07, 06:55 AM

Not insanely jealous much!!!

VW Java Green is my favourite colour on early bugs (apart from savannah beige!) and looks superb on this!
I love the passenger rear pop out windows!!!!!!
I'm sure someone, somewhere over in germany would be able to source out a new front wing of sorts or maybe get a lead as to where you might get one from.
The sills will probably be easier to "make" but the wing could be a bit of a mare as it seems to have more swage lines than a 57 Bel Air!
Good luck with this one and please keep us posted!!

Grizz · 25-08-07, 07:14 AM

HOLY (add in expletive of choice) !!!!!!!

That is absolutely mind blowing .

Never even seen one before.

Have to say, it is gorgeous, looks so right, and 2 door as well.

Must have been a stunner in its day.

I wish you absolutely stupid "LUCK" with finding the bits you need for a top restoration or recommisioning. Ths car deserves to be back on the road as soon as possible.

Let MrJ on www.retro-rides.com know, he runs a site over in Germany, and I am positive he will want to feature it on there, which will give you exposure for the parts you need as well.

COXY..... my car pales in comparison

Coxy · 25-08-07, 07:35 AM

The more I look at it, the more I love the old skool styling.
The double swage line running the complete length of the car with an increasing gap looks superb.
and the 2 door estate makes it more like a hearse!!!

Tim · 27-11-07, 11:04 PM

due to too many projects and a lack of inside storage space over the winter this car is now for sale, £1950ono

Tim. 07801949726

Coxy · 27-11-07, 11:21 PM

shame I've run out of space (apart from the arrival of the '77 estate off Grizz).
Would be superb to see that one back on the road one day as well.

Grizz · 28-11-07, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coxy

shame I've run out of space (apart from the arrival of the '77 estate off Grizz).
Would be superb to see that one back on the road one day as well.

You had some real flattering comments about the Green machine inSA while I was there.

My new secret project is also nearing arrival here....

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Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	Not insanely jealous much!!! VW Java Green is my favourite colour on early bugs (apart from savannah beige!) and looks superb on this! I love the passenger rear pop out windows!!!!!! I'm sure someone, somewhere over in germany would be able to source out a new front wing of sorts or maybe get a lead as to where you might get one from. The sills will probably be easier to "make" but the wing could be a bit of a mare as it seems to have more swage lines than a 57 Bel Air! Good luck with this one and please keep us posted!!

25-08-07, 07:14 AM	#5
Grizz 4 Ring Mafia! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 278	HOLY (add in expletive of choice) !!!!!!! That is absolutely mind blowing . Never even seen one before. Have to say, it is gorgeous, looks so right, and 2 door as well. Must have been a stunner in its day. I wish you absolutely stupid "LUCK" with finding the bits you need for a top restoration or recommisioning. Ths car deserves to be back on the road as soon as possible. Let MrJ on www.retro-rides.com know, he runs a site over in Germany, and I am positive he will want to feature it on there, which will give you exposure for the parts you need as well. COXY..... my car pales in comparison

25-08-07, 07:35 AM	#6
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	The more I look at it, the more I love the old skool styling. The double swage line running the complete length of the car with an increasing gap looks superb. and the 2 door estate makes it more like a hearse!!!

27-11-07, 11:04 PM	#7
Tim Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 12	due to too many projects and a lack of inside storage space over the winter this car is now for sale, £1950ono Tim. 07801949726

27-11-07, 11:21 PM	#8
Coxy 4 Ring Mafia Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: on the side of a hill in Shropshire! Posts: 28,215	shame I've run out of space (apart from the arrival of the '77 estate off Grizz). Would be superb to see that one back on the road one day as well.