1972 Volkswagen Shala-Vette

Dune Buggy Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

116672518

Gasoline

1972 Shala-Vette Built by legendary automobile designer and custom car builder Dick Dean Dick Deans Wikipedia Page Extensive research on google including The Samba indicates only 12 Shala-Vette bodies were manufactured, some were sold as kits and a few were turn-key cars. As far as I can tell only 3 or 4 other Shala-Vette’s are known to exist ( you’re welcome to correct me if you know of others) Of all the Shala-Vette’s I could find, none are as original as this example. The body is still in the original heavy metallic Gel Coat This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to grab the most original Shala-Vette in existence ! The gentleman I bought this car from owned it for almost 30 years, it has been in storage since 1993. When I referred to this buggy as a kit car, he corrected me by insisting this car was ordered new as a turn-key car from Dean Kustoms in California. This is not only one of the coolest and most unique buggies on earth but with the Dick Dean connection it is a piece of custom car building history - really, this thing should be in a museum. Check the pictures, do your research and ask questions if needed Available for inspection at my Fort Lauderdale, Florida location. Questions ? - Call me 954-790-9570 This is a no reserve auction and will sell to the highest bidder - Serious Bidders Only - if you are new to ebay or have less than 3 feedback, contact me before bidding or I might cancel your bid. Rear split bumpers are from a 1970 Opel GT and the tail lights are from a Corvair The windshield frame is bent and missing the windshield 1971 Corvette front bumper and 1969 Firebird front parking lights The missing headlight is a SB12 Hella, I think from a Karmann Ghia Looks to be a 1500 single port with performance goodies from the era. Deano purple intake manifold and end pieces, Weber 40 DCN14 carb, Bosch 019 distributor, oil pump with spin-on filter... The previous owner told me the engine has not been started since around 1993 when the car was put into storage. I tried turning the engine over with a wrench but it is locked-up. Like everything on this car, the custom exhaust system is a work of art Hurst trigger shifter, 4 VDO gauges - Speedo, Amp, Oil Pressure and Fuel Tank The pans are solid with only minor rust through on the passenger side rear Upholstery for the front and rear seats The convertible soft top, side curtains and Tonneau cover. The top and Tonneau material are too dry and brittle to try and install for a picture - so you will just have to use your imagination Cragar wheels with vintage Cragar wheel adaptors and 1970's bias ply tires Built with a ball joint front end, swing axle rear and wide 5 lug drums The lovely Mrs. Dean poses with a Shala-Vette Remember the 1975 movie Death Race 2000? Dick Dean was responsible for building all of the cars used in the movie. The car driven by David Carradine ( Frankenstein) was a Shala-Vette The winning bidder agrees to submit a $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit within 24 hours of auctions end. The balance is due within 5 days. Payments accepted are Certified Bank Check or cash in person unless other arrangements are agreed upon before auctions end.