Description
1966 Classic VW Beetle (Grade 3/ 2) Special Number Plate
Engine & Mechanical
• Correct spec 1300cc Beetle engine German Zundffolge 1-4-3-2 Block
• Electronic ignition — starts first time, every time
• 13. 4 Voltage battery
• Original carburettor
Fuel additive to Shell petrol ensured fine engine tuning
• New fuel pump after Gasket leak in 2024
• Complete steering box put in recently due to gasket leak
• New alternator 2016
• Front brake pads replaced 2026 and all brakes fully serviced
• New brake wheel hub on passenger side 2024
• Professionally maintained and regularly serviced, also with copper-greased joints, nuts and bolts
• This is a mechanically sorted Beetle that drives confidently and feels wonderfully true to its era, with a tuned and well-powered engine.
• 322 Miles on new Clock (76, 281 on damaged old clock 2017 MOT/ previous mileage 55, 529 in 2009).
Bodywork
• Minor floor pan repair 2004
• Any rust has been cut out, Fe-123 primed and Hammerite sealed
• New back window rubber replaced late 2008
• Underside floorpan resealed with Gravitrax.
Front steering rods treated and painted in Black enamel
• Battery bay treated and zinc-primed
Quarter panel/ jack support replaced, and professionally welded to original specs
• Front and Back Bumper back primed and spray-painted for weather protection
• All welding has been carried out to a professionally high standard
• Garaged since 2008
• Exterior bodywork resprayed Red 2003
• Small minor marks from use, and patina from touch-ups which add to its character (cosmetic, not structural)
• Flat Classic front screen, curved back
• Special VW number plate:- SVW worth £900+
A very solid example of a Classic VW, ideal for someone who wants a dependable, drivable car with minimal bodywork concerns.
MOTs until 2016 with minimal advisories carried out
( MOT exempt but ready if required).
60 Point inspection completed May 2026.
Interior
• Original off white perforated single back bench, seat covers and panels
• Clean and presentable as a Classic car.
• Driver and passenger seats have been restructured for comfort and covered in faux sheepskin to protect the original surface material that is patinated with 60 years of wear.
• Rear bench seat is original with one small tear near the seat belt (not in any perforated seat section)
• Classic 1960s interior feel preserved with some original carpet for an authentic driving experience
Electrics
• Electrically sound throughout
• New electronic transmission for continuous start
• Supercharge 13. 4 Volt battery
• Professionally overseen maintenance
• Starts first time every time
Please request Video and Images from Seller,
I’m selling my 1966 Volkswagen Beetle, built in Germany and registered in November 1966. I’ve owned and driven this car since 1992, and it has been garaged for the last 18 years.
This Beetle has been serviced and maintained by a qualified electrical and mechanical engineer, making it a solid, reliable classic with an authentic 1960s driving feel.
A good collectable investment and economical to run.
I’m only parting with it because my trusted mechanical engineer is now retired, and I want it to go to someone who will appreciate it as an authentic cultural artefact.
History & Ownership
• Built in Germany
• Registered in 1966
• Owned since 1995
• Garaged for 18 years
• Maintained with care, expertise, and affection for 33 years.
This Beetle has not been neglected, flipped, or patched together, and is not a "project"
It has been looked after, driven and loved.
Why This Beetle Stands Out
• Clean, tidy, pillar-box red car
• Mechanically strong with good exhaust pressure
• Structurally solid and honest
• Rust professionally repaired
• Electrically reliable
• Original interior preserved
• Long-term ownership since 1995
• Genuine 1960s driving experience preserved
• Reflective VW Chrome Wheel plates
• Tax, Mot and Ulez exempt
It’s rare to find a Beetle with this combination of originality, mechanical power, and careful long-term stewardship, being on the verge of Grade 2, with authentic provenance.
Old Tax discs, MOT certificates, receipts, some spares, and other collectables available.
Please request Video and Images from the seller.
