Vehicle Description
After years of being regarded as disposable, the vintage VW Beetle
is now gaining ground as a legitimate collector vehicle. Early
models like this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle coupe seem to command a
premium, offering the original VW experience with a healthy dose of
nostalgia. Refinished several years ago, with a tidy interior and a
cool slightly custom look, this lovely little Bug is a wonderful
way to enjoy the greatest hobby on earth without a huge up-front
investment. Nobody said that having fun in an old car has to be
expensive, right?
Finished in brilliant orange, this bright little Beetle is perhaps
the world's most recognizable car. The paint and bodywork have been
done to proper standards; not over-restored, but rather about what
you'd get if you walked into a VW dealership in 1964 and took it
home. Assembly quality was quite good, and the stories about
Beetles being so tight they can float turned out not to be 100%
true, but they do fit together quite well. Door gaps are flush, the
hood fits snugly and doesn't wiggle out on the road, and the rear
deck lid follows the body's contours precisely. Only one or two
small areas on the driver's front fender and door give away the age
of the restoration, but overall the car presents quite well with
undeniable appeal. The simple bumpers, big headlights, and little
horn grills all make the front end look as friendly as ever, and
while the emblems have been shaved, do you really need name plates
to know what this is?
For a low-priced car, the VW designers certainly gave the interior
an upscale look. Materials and workmanship are extremely high
quality throughout, and while accommodations are cozy, Bugs are
always bright and airy inside. Beautifully fitted cream-colored
seat covers, tightly knit carpets, and crisply rendered door panels
make is a pleasure to be behind the wheel. And speaking of the
steering wheel, it is as neat 3-spoke unit that frames the simple
instrument panel, which consists of a speedometer and separate fuel
gauge, which is unique to early cars. Other notable details include
the accessory cup holder, seat belts (which were still optional in
1964), and heavy duty floor mats. The forward-mounted trunk offers
decent storage space as well as a full-sized spare with correct
remote inflation hose and jack assembly.
Beetles will take you anywhere you need to go, as long as you have
the time. The upgraded 1600 cc flat-four makes modest horsepower,
but as everyone knows, they're completely indestructible and
reasonably peppy around town. This one has been freshly rebuilt and
shows only slight signs of use. It starts easily with that
characteristic VW whistling exhaust note and you'll probably see
that driving it feels familiar after only a few miles. The
carburetor wears a correct oil bath air cleaner and not some
aftermarket piece, the big generator has been converted to 12
volts, and, and the ignition components are recent. The underbody
is driver-grade, the brakes are rebuilt, the clutch is new, and it
rides on a newer set of cool Halibrand-style wheels with new
radials wrapped around them.
This high-impact Beetle is welcome at almost any vintage event, and
it always puts a smile on the faces of the driver and passers-by
alike, all for a very reasonable price. Call today!