Description
I imported this matching numbers Volkswagen from Malta nearly 10 years ago with only 53000 miles on the clock. I've since covered just under 4000 miles of completely trouble free, very enjoyable motoring! The car has never let me down, and will always start, even after some long periods of inactivity.
A little on the history...
The car was owned by a local Maltese man (Mr C Bugeja) from new until early 2010, he then sold the car onto a British expat whom I bought it from in the early summer of 2010. So it was practically a 1 owner car before I bought it.
According to the guy who sold it to me, Mr Bugeja used to have Volkswagen come out to his house to service the car so he could keep an eye on them!
I have an original letter from Mr Bugeja (March 2010) stating how sorry he was to see 'his baby' go, along with a copy of the original purchase receipt.
When I bought the car the seats and door covers still had plastic coverings (I can only assume from new, judging by the state of them!). I painstakingly removed these to reveal the original seats in stunning condition, as you can see from the photos, and as you would expect from such a low mileage car.
To do the car justice, the headlining and carpet were re-trimmed by Bernard Newbury before he retired. The interior is stunning.
The car sits on dropped spindles, original 60s Porsche 356 wheels, Firestone 165s on the rear and Firestone 145s on the front. I've installed a Nardi steering wheel to complete the look.
The car can easily be returned to stock, I have the original front link pins etc, steering wheel and the original smooth wheels.
The engine is totally stock, super smooth, quiet and reliable.
The bodywork is solid, and the car has been garaged under my ownership.
Although the car doesn't currently have an MOT it passed the last 2 with no advisories, and had around 2k spent on it last January overhauling brake lines, brake shoes / rear hubs, fuel lines and an upgraded dual brake cylinder for piece of mind.
I've had a couple of the wings painted this January as 2 were letting the side down a little. The car is really original, not a nut and bolt restore, panel gaps are fantastic and it's totally dry underneath, never needed welding etc.
I will be very sorry to see the car go, relocation focus a reluctant sale....
Im happy to answer any questions, but please serious enquiries only please.
