Introduction
Glyn Parry
A distinctive car with so much character, the Beetle never fails to put a smile on your face.
The little air-cooled Beetle (until recently) held the record for the biggest production run (21,529,464) and the longest. First introduced in 1938, production carried on until 2003, a whopping 65 years of development. In 1966 we saw a revised 1200 beetle, now known as the 1300, with new headlamps, thicker bumpers, uprated safety, and more mechanical changes such as 12v electrics, dual-circuit brakes, and a fuel tank that didn't need to be filled via the luggage compartment.
We really like the look of this sporty little Beetle finished in green, gloss black alloys and chrome all round, coming out of 3 years of ownership.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting James the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi James, apologies if this info has been displayed already, but do you know how many owners there have been since the start and what the original colour was? Thank you…
Hi James.
I had posted a number of questions earlier today, but these seem to have disappeared from the chat. They were showing when I submitted them, so maybe you did receive them. Can you confirm this for me please?
Regards,
Vincent.
Hello Vincent, I replied to the questions re: the mileage and the cat d below? I can still see the answers further down. If you can’t let me know and I can re-send them for you?
Regards, James
Hi James,
Do you know if the fuel lines have been replaced (maybe when engine fitted) with ethanol safe fuel lines?
Many thanks
Dan
Fuel tank was replaced and new fuel filter fitted under the wheel arch, new rubber pipes engine/ fuel tank side. Solid steel pipe running from front to back. Replaced due to leaky glass filter in engine bay, fuel line should be clear.
Regards James
Good afternoon again James and thank you for your previous answer regarding the paintwork. I have a couple of additional questions at this time.
1. Can you please give me some indication as to why there is a
discrepancy in the mileage between the 2003 and 2007 MoT’s.
2. What effect did the Cat D status have for your insurance?
3. Would all the extra bits for the car fit inside for transportation?
Thanks,
Vincent.
Hi Vincent sorry for the late reply just got back from work.
Checked the mileage currently 24,896 + (100,000) so actual would be 124,896. I can on guess that the mileage was ever miss read or printed wrongly on those years because 2007 looks about right, then it the clock has rolled over starting low again.
I wasn’t aware until recently about the Cat D but I haven’t had any problem with insurance I’ve used Admiral with an agreed value of £10,500. Comes under classic insurance so had to send off photos about the vehicle costs me around £300-£400 a year fully comprehensive (kept in garage).
Yeah should be able to fit the extra bits it the car if I put the engine parts in the passenger footwell, and I cover the rear seat the spare set of tyres could go in the back. Surprisingly roomy for a little car.
Just another point front seat belt have recently been replaced and the car has about half a tank of petrol.
Regards James
Thanks for the info/reply James which I was able to see after logging off the web site and back on again.
Regards,
Vincent.
Hi James. Can you tell me when the bodywork was repainted?
Hi I haven’t got an invoice but it was carried out by previous owner as a guess I’d say less than 10 years ago.
Hi James
Many thanks for your last answer. One or two more questions please:
Is the car registered historic?
I’ve been through all the paperwork, but cannot see an invoice for supplying and fitting the 1600 engine – did I miss it? Where did it come from, and was it rebuilt prior to fitting in your car?
I love the colour – do you know what it is?
Does the interior smell – of cigarette smoke for example? Just noted the anti-odour thingy hanging on the grab handle in one of the photos.
What is the red lead/plug coming through the rear bulkhead below the back seat?
Sorry to ask so many questions, but it’s the only way when I can’t come and view the car.
Thanks again
John
Hi John not a problem, yes the car is registered as a historic vehicle so Tax and MOT except just have to register online with the DVLA once a year. I believe the 1600cc engine was refurbished, I’ve replaced the dynamo with alternator, clutch was replaced about two years ago I believe.
The paint work is in lovely condition no sure of the exact colour code but it might be wrote down somewhere in the vast amount of paperwork.
There’s no bad smells in the car I’ve just got a general car airfresher hanging up, you get a bit of petrol smell when engine is running as there is no catalyst-convertor.
The red lead from the back seat connects to the battery which I use to a C-tec charger to keep the battery in good condition.
Hope this helps
Regards James
Thanks for the very helpful reply, James. Was it you or the previous owner who replaced the engine? In the details it says ‘James replaced the original 1300 engine with a newer 1600 engine to increase the power output’, hence my question about where it came from, but I’m guessing it was done when you bought it? That might explain the missing invoice.
Yeah it was already changed by the previous owner, I’ve checked through the paperwork and can’t find an invoice. Runs smooth there is a slight leak from the sump plate but I’ve ordered a replacement plate kit that will go with the car, just haven’t got round to fitting it.
Is there anyway of seeing this vehicle in person? I’m massively interested
Hi please give trade classics a call during business hours to arrange thanks James
Hi James. Car looks great noticed recent underseal is there any bad corroding anywhere ie heater tubes suspension mounts a recent mot would have been good
Hi Richard I haven’t put any underseal on so I would of been done at least 3 years ago. The car is kept in the garage and have only taken it out on dry days, to keep it out of the elements.
Had the car serviced just over a year ago with no issues, only minor rust in general places.
Regards James
Thanks l will look at all the pictures again ?
Hi James
Your Beetle looks really smart! Can you tell me any more about the Cat D insurance loss in 2006 please? Do you have evidence that the car was professionally repaired and checked?
Also curious about the mileages recorded on the MOTs around that time. Please can you tell me the car’s registration number so I can check the MOT history for myself?
Subject to this, I shall be bidding!
Regards
John
Hi John thanks for you’re inquiry, he a lovely little car definitely an eye catcher.
I wasn’t aware of the Cat D when I purchased the car but I believe the respray which would of cost over £2000 must of been around that time.
So I can only presume there was minor damage to a wing or door and the insurance valued it not worth doing. There’s no dents to rear or front bumper or structural damage, so the previous owners must of had a payout and had the work done themselves.
The car is tax and MOT except so I don’t believe there is any recent certificates but I’ve had repair work and services done by Kingfisher Customs in Oldbury.
Hope this helps
Regards James
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