Vehicle Description
This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle has the unmistakable look and stance of
a street machine, and the upgraded performance motor really proves
this cool custom Bug is more than just for show.
These earlier VWs have their own certain kind of style. So the
right people instantly recognize how cool this look is. It has all
the right vintage details, like the roof rack, headlight eyelids,
and windshield sunshade. There are even fender skirts that are
available. Of course, it's not about how this one is vintage, but
instead, how the look mixes the classic pieces with the car's
aggression. The primer gray paint with a hint of patina on the rear
gives you a truly cool hot rod/rat rod style. And not only do you
get a standout set of 15-inch BRM wheels, but also the front is
lowered to give this an aggressive forward-leaning stance.
Inside is pure rat rod cool. There's an awesome level of worn-in
originality on the seats, door panels, headliner, and pretty much
everywhere you look. This goes right down to the details, like the
Wolfsburg crest steering wheel and factory AM radio that's on
display. Of course, the addition of the SunPro tach on the column
and EMPI shifter are reminders of the extra power of this VW.
The engine bay has an award-worthy level of tidiness, and it's all
finished in a hammered steel finish. So the presentation perfectly
conveys how there was a big investment in making this a seriously
robust Beetle. This starts with a 2110cc motor. That's not only a
larger displacement than any Beetle, but also a bigger than any
Porsche 356, too! It's enhanced and fortified with straight-cut
timing gears, chromoly pushrods, dual valve spring head, remote oil
cooler, and topped with dual Weber 44 carbs. It's a seriously quick
Bug that you take full control thanks to a four-speed manual
transmission upgraded with a Kennedy Stage 1 clutch. Nice features
like new brakes and newer tires complete a package that makes this
quick VW particularly fun on the road.
This is a seriously cool build with an awesome style and some
serious power. And the affordable price means you there's even room
in the budget to make it even more your own. So don't miss this
built Bug, call today!