Vehicle Description
1967 Volkswagen Sunroof Beetle
Most Collectible Year for the Beetle! Rare Sunroof. '67 beetle is
known for being the last year of the rounded bumpers, full metal
dashboard and a 12-volt electrical system. Finished in classic
Black with a Red interior. Rust-free and in pristine condition
throughout.
Fully restored over the past two years. Completely re-painted, new
interior, detailed undercarriage. Mechanical restoration including
rebuilt engine, brakes & transmission. The VW performs excellent,
starts easily & runs strong, shifts smoothly and stops quickly.
Freshly rebuilt engine 1776 cc engine with stock crank, 90.5 Bore,
dual carbs and 009 distributor
History
For 1967, a yet-again larger-displacement engine was made
available: 1500cc, 53 hp (40 kW; 54 PS) at 4,200 rpm. 1200 and 1300
engines continued to be available, as many markets based their
taxation on engine size. 1500cc Beetles were equipped with front
disc brakes and were identified with a "VW 1500" badge on the
engine lid. North America received the 1500 engine as standard
equipment but did not receive front disc brakes. These models were
identified by a "Volkswagen" badge on the engine lid.
The rear suspension was significantly revised including a widened
track, softer torsion bars and the addition of a unique
Z-configuration equalizing torsion spring. On US, UK, and Ireland
models, the generator output was increased from 180 to 360 watts,
and the entire electrical system was upgraded from 6 volts to 12
volts. The clutch disc also increased in size and changes were made
to the flywheel. New equipment included a driver's armrest on the
door and locking buttons on both doors. Safety improvements
included two-speed windscreen wipers, reversing lights (in some
markets), and a driver's side mirror. In accord with the newly
enacted US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, North
American models received a dual-circuit brake system, the clear
glass headlamp covers were deleted; the headlamps were brought
forward to the leading edge of the front fenders, and the
sealed-beam units were exposed and surrounded by chrome bezels.
(Throughout the rest of the world markets the 1967 model sold in
Europe et al. still retained the older headlights (including its
counterparts in Latin America - especially the Brazilian market
model retaining the pre-1965 body style). Another oddity of the
1967 North American market Beetle is the rear bumper overriders
(towel rails) - the overrides have a different shape unlike the
older models besides the one-year-only engine decklid.