Highlights
- Comprehensive engine rebuild with numerous new components
- Full interior retrim by Viking Interiors
- Solid body and floorpan with sound deadening
- Fresh MOT valid until March 2026
- 12-volt conversion from original 6-volt system
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Beetle is the stuff of legend; a real pop icon. Born out of austerity, these distinctive cars gained a reputation for straightforward, no-frills motoring, soundtracked by a familiar air-cooled engine and a reputation for impressive endurance. It's become one of the most recognisable classics in history, and has remained relevant for decades following the car's introduction. To this day, it's as much a lifestyle brand as it is a vehicle.
This 1966 example represents the classic Beetle in its most desirable era. Purity of design reigns here, before the car began undergoing swathes of updates to keep sales buoyant in an increasingly challenging environment. Originally purchased as a non-runner in October 2023, the previous owner transformed this car into a road-ready classic with a solid body, rebuilt engine, and tastefully refreshed interior. The comprehensive work undertaken makes this a turnkey classic ready to be enjoyed immediately.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1966
- Previous owner purchased the car in October 2023 as a non-runner
- It was then purchased this year from Car and Classic by the current keeper
- Fresh MOT valid until March 2026
- Car has not been used since MOT test
- Indicates 13,511 miles on a five-figure odometer
The Condition
- Solid body and floorpan
- Silver powder-coated steel wheels (5x205)
- Chrome hub caps that may benefit from re-chrome
- Interior has been completely stripped and dynamatted for sound insulation
- Custom parcel shelf with 6x9 speakers
- New front foot well panels with 7" Kickers speakers
- Small Pioneer amplifier under the bonnet
- Head unit in the glovebox
- Sound system hidden to maintain originality
- Seats, carpets, headlining and door panels retrimmed by Tom at Viking Interiors
- New door handles and window winders
- New grab handle on dash
- New accelerator pedal roller kit
The Mechanics
- 1300cc flat-four engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay in good order
Work completed includes:
- Conversion to 12-volt electrics
- Engine rebuilt with new crank bearing shells, piston rings, gasket set and pushrod tubes
- New clutch installed
- New starter motor
- Alternator conversion with new belt
- New exhaust
- Powder-coated tinware
- New fuel pump
- New 009 distributor with Petronix electronic ignition
- New rotor arm, leads and plugs
- New oil pressure switch
- Fresh oil in engine and gearbox
- New fuel tank outlet and rubber fuel lines
- All wiring safety checked by an auto electrician
- New brake shoes and wheel cylinders all around
- New rear hub oil seals
- New handbrake cables
- All new brake lines
- New master cylinder
- New track rod ends (x4)
BEFORE YOU BUY
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