Introduction
Darren Rungasamy
Its remarkable popularity, durability and charm continue to win it friends.
A car that needs no introduction, the original air-cooled VW Beetle origins go back to the 1930s. However, Volkswagen's continuous development and modernisation of the design mean it shares nothing with those early cars, aside from a distinctive body outline. The Beetle's most vibrant and successful era was the 1960s, thanks to its export potential and subsequent sub-culture that followed it, but its appeal was more than just its distinctive styling. Built to a high standard, the Beetle set the benchmark for quality small cars. Its proven reliability, ease of maintenance and robust design remain its key selling points. Each successive generation of Beetles saw incremental engine and mechanical updates, and one of the most significant was the installation of the 1493cc engine in 1967. Also fitted with front disc brakes, 12V electrics, revised suspension and an improved dashboard, it was the most desirable Beetle money could buy. But it had a relatively short life. VW entered the 1970s and wound down its air-cooled program as the last 1500 rolled off the line in 1970, making it one of the rarer versions of the Beetle.
This car comes to market from ~2 year ownership, and it was extensively restored in 2022, a clean and solid 1968 car. Finished in white with a black interior, it has also seen a complete engine rebuild and evidence of ~£12,000 worth of invoices. It is naturally Road Tax and MOT exempt.
This listing was written from information supplied by Darren after meeting Chris the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi Peter,
Thanks for the message and kind words about the car.
The car is now white – I’ve recently applied for a new V5 to reflect that, as I believe the colour change was never updated following the full restoration.
As for the windscreen wipers – totally understand your concern. I’m not mechanically minded myself and haven’t had a chance to look into fuses or anything technical. The car was mainly used as a show piece for my previous brand, so I never drove it in the rain!
If you’re lucky enough to win it at auction, I’d definitely recommend collecting on a dry day just to be safe.
Let me know if you’ve got any other questions.
All the best and good luck!
Hello there,
I have looked through the details and watched the videos and the car looks lovely.
I notice the windscreen wipers are not working. Are you planning to at least try a new fuse to see if that works? I only ask as if I were to buy, I would have a long drive back home and with no windscreen wipers this would be an issue and probably force collection by transporter.
Also, on the HPI check image it says colour black. Any idea why? Sorry if I missed something here.
Regards
Peter