Vehicle Description
Cool customized Bug. Rebuilt 1600 engine, 4-speed, lowered
suspension. Awesome satin yellow paint job, new cloth interior.
Upgraded 12-volt electrical system. New Diamondback radials.
Sunroof. If you can't have fun in this VW, you're doing something
wrong!The great thing about the Volkswagen Beetle is that it can be
all things to all people. There are as many different ways to build
a Beetle as there are Beetles in existence, and perhaps that's why
they remain so enduringly popular with enthusiasts. Take this 1964
Volkswagen Beetle for example?it's a mild custom that is still a
sensible commuter that takes everything great about the Bug and
turns it up a notch. The paint job is a satin yellow finish that
looks cheerful and bright, but with a modern feel that makes this
VW feel right at home in the 21st century. The bodywork underneath
is quite nice and it doesn't appear that this Bug was ever hit or
rusty, and the doors fit with traditional Volkswagen precision. It
has all the charming bits from the early Beetles, including the
little grilles over the horns, small marker lights, and the big
chrome bumpers with accessory bumper guards. All that brightwork is
in very good condition and looks great sparkling against the satin
paint job. This is a very appealing little Bug.The interior offers
fresh cloth seating surfaces with white piping for a traditional
look, and someone spent the time to make it feel like 1964 inside.
Darker brown carpets help anchor the interior and keep it from
getting too bright, and custom door panels tie it all together.
Controls are basic VW, including the giant steering wheel and
simple gauges, which are all functional. The original AM radio
remains in the dash, but an upgraded entertainment system lives in
the glove box and powers a set of JBL speakers throughout the
interior. Overhead, a crank sunroof lets in the sun and really
transforms the interior on sunny days and there's still a decent
back seat for kids. Seat belts were added for safety and the
shifter has a plain knob that assumes you're already familiar with
the quirks of the VW gearbox. Up front there's a decent-sized trunk
that has been upholstered to match the interior and includes a
spare tire with its own matching cover.The engine is a rebuilt 1600
cc flat-four, the same engine that has powered VWs for decades. It
doesn't break any new ground, but it's bulletproof reliable and fun
to drive with a nice torque curve and that familiar VW exhaust
note. It does offer correct hardware like the Bosch ignition
components, while the generator is now a 12V unit to power that
upgraded stereo system. It starts easily and runs well, as you'd
expect from a VW Beetle, and you'll find that it's happy to live in
today's world without any issues. Regular gas is just fine. The
4-speed manual has well-spaced ratios that make it feel quick
around town and it's happy at highway speeds without feeling like
it's working too hard, although performance is modest. Underneath,
the floor pan has been replaced and is now in excellent condition,
while the rest looks like nicely preserved original hardware. The
brakes have been upgraded to discs in front and the suspension has
been lowered a bit for a custom rake that looks awesome. Bright red
wheels with traditional VW hubcaps really pop against the yellow
paint and it's finished with a fresh set of 145R15 Diamondback wide
whitewall radial tires that ride and handle great.Extras include a
few manuals and some minor spare parts.There's a reason why Beetles
have been popular for nearly 80 years, and this jaunty yellow Bug
is a great example of the VW's unique blend of utility, economy,
good looks, and fun-to-drive road manners. There are no big
surprises waiting for a new owner and whether you're new to VWs or
an experienced VW hobbyist, there's something here that'll appeal
to you. Easy to buy, easy to own, that's the VW Beetle. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
