For Sale: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle in Costa Mesa, California

1965 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN 115274793

Finished in Pearl White with a Fawn interior with Tan corduroy inserts on the front and rear seats with brown carpets. This Beetle received a windows-out, bare metal restoration in the early 2000s. The engine was completely rebuilt in the mid-1990s and was bored out to 1776cc with a dual relief case, dual port heads, spin-on oil filter pump, and electronic ignition. Francisco's Automotive Inc. in Huntington Beach, California, recently adjusted the choke, replaced the accelerator pump, and installed a new 34 PICT-3 carburetor in August 2023. European Collectibles reconditioned the front end with new link and kingpins.

The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle featured significant changes from the previous model year, the most obvious being larger windows all around. The larger windshield was now slightly curved to reduce glare. The sun visors could be swiveled to the side. The rear window and side windows were also enlarged, providing greater visibility. Windshield wipers were made longer to better sweep the windshield, along with a more powerful wiper motor.

The white exterior of the Beetle is complemented with white wall tires, chrome hubcaps on painted silver rims, chrome bumpers, louvered rear engine lid, driver/passenger side mirrors, original Sekurit glass, and a roof rack that perfectly matches the personality of this Beetle.

The two-tone brown interior features brightwork, improved, twin lever heater controls, a fuel gauge, brown carpet with tan floor mats with the Wolfsburg logo, and an aftermarket PYRAMID AM/FM stereo cassette radio. A full-sized spare tire and tool kit are located in the front trunk.

The engine compartment of this Beetle reflects the care given to this car throughout its lifetime. The air cleaner of its single carburetor is chrome, as is the fan shroud. Power is directed to the rear wheels through a manual four-speed transmission.

The sale of this classic 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, includes a clean title, service records from 1993-2023, photographs documenting the restoration, and an owner's manual. A great turn-key Beetle that is ready to enjoy.