Description
VW 1600LE 1968, Savannah Beige.
Full-length roof rack.
Factory sunroof in very good working order, fully restored with ISP West parts in 2018.
Rear windows slightly ajar.
Front and rear fog lights.
RA-Bambus shelf under the dashboard.
Bumper guards.
Original ISP West tachometer.
Interior completely new in 2018.
All seals and beading replaced in 2018.
Oil pressure/ temperature gauge with probe.
Louvres on the rear window.
Trim and seals of the opening parts, windows and rear section fully renovated and replaced in 2026.
Drivetrain, including the gearbox, fully overhauled in 2021 with high-performance transmission.
Engine overhauled and upgraded in 2024/ 2025:
1835 cm³, compression ratio 8. 5:1, W100 cam, 1:1. 25 rocker arms.
VW heads rebuilt.
Intake and exhaust worked for better flow.
3-angle valve-seat preparation for competition use.
New valves and valve guides.
New reinforced valve springs.
New Type 3 oil cooler.
Modified cooling fan.
CSP Python Type 3 stainless steel 4-into-1 exhaust system, compatible with original heat exchangers.
Twin Weber 34 ICT carburettors (tuned with wide-band lambda sensor and jets adjusted).
Custom cold-air intake with filter.
CSP full-flow oil filter with CSP Easy Flow pump.
Approximately 90 hp, with a very strong low-end torque (designed for torque and drivability, not for racing).
Original export bumper with patina.
Very little rust. Never welded (thanks to the climate in the United States).
Body mostly original.
Repainted some time ago; paint quality could be improved. After painting, the car was polished and waxed.
A beautiful and charming family car for many more hours of driving pleasure.
Registered in the Netherlands.
