Vehicle Description
For millions of people, the Volkswagen Beetle was their first
automobile. Today, the Beetle is an equally great starter hobby
car, with examples like this 1969 model still available for a very
affordable price. It gives you a great old car feel, unparalleled
parts and knowledge support, and an undeniable appeal that puts a
smile on everyone's face.
Simple is good when you're a Beetle fan, and while this lovely Bug
shows just the right amount of patina, it also carries a highly
unusual color combination that's actually quite striking. Well,
dark blue isn't all that unusual, but the black and gray interior
looks fantastic, making this one of the more sophisticated VWs
we've featured. But before we go there, let's take a closer look at
the bodywork, which remains excellent even though it was repainted
some years ago. Fit and finish on the lowly Beetle were actually
very good, and while rumors of them floating because they sealed up
so well were probably slightly exaggerated, there's no denying that
this one fits together very well. The early Beetle styling cues
such as the small taillights, chrome-rimmed headlights, and simple
chrome bumpers are all present and accounted for, and still in
great shape save for some light pitting on the turn signal
housings. If you like the traditional Beetle look, you're going to
love this car.
As I mentioned, the interior makes this Bug something special, with
gray in place of the usual black, along with a set of upgraded
bucket seats. Nicely refinished several years ago, it shows very
little wear, because, well, the materials used in Beetles wear like
iron. The vinyl seats are supportive enough for an all-day drive,
and matching door panels were installed at the same time so they
still look great. Instrumentation is simple, with a round
speedometer with an integral gas gauge tucked above the odometer.
Simple black carpets make it feel plush, and you'll note that
there's an AM/FM/CD stereo in the dash, a nice upgrade over the
original AM unit. The trunk area is also nicely finished with more
black carpet and a color-matched spare assembly. If you're looking
for a clean Bug, this is it.
Mechanically, the Bug is familiar to anyone who has even a passing
interest in cars. The air-cooled 1600 cc flat-four starts with the
characteristic exhaust note, and under the deck lid shows a lot of
originality and recent maintenance. All the heating tubes are in
place, which you don't often find on older Beetles, and it looks
quite authentic. Beetles are famous for their bulletproof
reliability, and this one is no exception, as it starts every time
and drives extremely well, with plenty of torque and unparalleled
reliability. Performance is energetic, especially with the 4-speed
manual transmission, and that's the whole point of an old car: to
be transported to a different era. This one offers a solid floor
pan and all the original suspension and brake components have been
serviced properly over the years. Two-tone steel wheels with bright
hubcaps carry bright whitewall radials with a lot of life left in
them.
A very clean early Beetle with no issues and a great color
combination. Get into the hobby today without a big investment.
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