Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for sale June 2-4th, 2017 at Russo and
Steele\'s 5th Annual Newport Beach California Auction. Please
contact us for more information. \r\n\r\nKnown as Das Rod, this
world-famous, custom-built VW hot rod is a one-of-a-kind with over
1,000 hours of bodywork alone. Modifications include an 8-inch
unibody extension, suicide hood and doors, shaved body, doors,
hood, and dash, a split windshield, and a 1930s Ford dropped axle.
Complemented by a custom-made interior, the VW is finished in
custom Planet Color paint with gold flake. Other highlights include
disc brakes, side exhaust, custom Porsche steering. Porsche 914
motor with hydraulic lifters and a Weber carb with Porsche 911 fan
and custom fan shroud. Motor has less than 500 miles. Riding on
52-spoke stainless steel wheels, Das Rod is a multiple magazine
feature car and prolific show winner. \r\n\r\nMajor awards won
include\r\n Street Machine Nationals 2016\r\nGrand National
Roadster Show 2015\r\nLA Roadster Show 2015\r\nVeterans Show
2015\r\nBenedict Castle Concours 2015\r\nSurf City Garage
2015\r\nBug-In 2015\r\nVW Classic 2015\r\nOptimist Show
2015\r\nRoute 66 Show 2015\r\nPismo Beach Classic, Gold Class
2014\r\nAnd lots of local club shows!\r\n\r\nMagazine
Features\r\nVolksamerica, feature 2014 USA\r\nAir Cooled Classics,
feature 2014 Australia VW Vibe, feature 2015 Europe \r\nHot VWs,
feature 2016 USA\r\nRetro Car Magazine, feature 2017 UK
