1968 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Convertible U/K

1600

Manual

Clear

GAS

This listing is for a 1968 VW Beetle Convertible, though Pennsylvania has tagged it as a 1966. The bug, or Hans, was originally purchased during the late 90's by myself and my brother. We restored the car for our mother as a gift. The engine and trans are the original though the years of muck has been removed during the rebuild process. At this time we increased the displacement from the stock 1500 to a 1600 and as such the car can cruise at 70 mph if you run the gears correctly. While the car was in our mother's possession it was a daily driver in Maryland going in and out of Baltimore reliably. Han's look is the brainchild of my brother, a professional artist, who chose the so-cal two tone or Carolina Blue and and Off White to show our love of growing up in North Carolina. The top is a grey and the interior is that of a VW Bus in its cream and tan plaid design. The carpets are camel colored and the original dash is black. All glass on the car is original and many improvements have been made to enhance its cool appeal. The front beam is adjustable and is currently locked down about an inch lower than a stock setup. The tail lights are original 64 and down and the headlights are Porsche style. The fenders on all corners are of the 1966 and if you noticed the blinkers are absent from the fenders as they are in the headlights. The bumpers are also of the 64 and down series. We recently replaced the original gas tank, as its seal finally went as well as the original transaxles with new German ones. The rear main seal was replaced roughly two years ago. The carb is a 34 Pict and has been recently rebuilt prior to the spring. Hans has two months worth of PA inspection left before a renewal is needed. The radio is not currently hooked up as we never felt the need to listen to a moron drowning out our lovely engine. For the past 7 years this car has been driven as both a daily commuter and as a parade chaperone. My kids love taking it to the local car gatherings as it gets more attention than most Corvettes as it is truly one of a kind. In short we have put 8000 miles on Hans since rebuild and we have enjoyed our time with him. If you are looking for a classic car that requires little attention beyond a light bulb burning out then Hans is for you. We are currently looking for a new home for Hans with a garage as I have focused on finishing a 53 F100, my brother a custom Harley and our mom has no room in her new town home. Please feel free to email me with any questions and I will get back to you as fast as possible. With the purchase of Hans goes an old VW tow bar so as to tow the little guy home on a hitch.