Vehicle Description
Sometimes, you just can't go wrong with the basics. This nicely
finished 1968 Volkswagen Beetle isn't wildly modified, but has been
freshened to make it stand out in the crowd without altering its
basic character. As one of the most beloved cars of all time, this
car shows you just how easy it is to make a good car great.
Simple bright blue paint looks great on the trademark Beetle
curves, but to really do it right, you need to make it straight.
Unfortunately, a lot of folks don't think VWs are worth the
investment, but that's definitely not the case here. It's obvious
that someone spent a lot of time and money getting the rounded
bodywork as straight as possible, and there it looks great. This
one fits together extremely well (although the stories of Beetles
being able to float due to exceptional seals in the doors are
probably just myths), and the doors open and close with just a
light touch. There's a single line of trim running the length of
the body that dresses it up, and the rest of the chrome is in
excellent shape overall. In a sea of custom, lowered, chopped,
shaved, and modified Beetles, this one stands out in a refreshing
way.
The restored interior is handsomely finished in basic black, using
factory-style woven vinyl seat covers that will probably outlast us
all. Fresh black door panels, a new set of black carpets, and a
repainted dash make it feel young again, and the steering wheel is
big enough to make the manual steering feel light and direct, which
is by design. The simple single gauge offers speed and fuel level,
but precious little else, but these cars tend to be so reliable
that keeping a constant eye on them isn't really necessary. There
is, however, a new JVC AM/FM/CD stereo system that fits well and
sounds great. Up front, the trunk has been properly finished in
matching black rubber and offers a full-sized spare tire and wheel
assembly with an extra hubcap.
The 1600 cc flat-four has been recently rebuilt by the owner, who
is also a master VW mechanic. There's a familiar air cleaner up
top, a big generator making the electricity, and a fresh carburetor
to make it go. All the original heater tubes and ducting are
intact, so this VW is happy in cooler weather although it's still
probably not suitable for Minnesota in January. Underneath, the
chassis is in good order with only light surface scale that
indicates that this Beetle has spent its life in a warm climate. No
modifications, no questionable upgrades, just a solid, clean Bug
that works just like the one you used to own in college. It does
have a fresh exhaust system with dual outlets, which is probably
the case with virtually every Beetle in existence today, and it
motors down the road with that traditional VW whistling exhaust
note that's so beloved. Factory wheels with chrome hubcaps, new
blackwall radials, and a no-nonsense look with improved road
manners.
Volkswagen Beetles still represent a huge amount of fun for the
money, and this one has been nicely restored to represent
everything that makes these cars so special. Call today!