1963 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Sedan

1600 Dual Port

Manual

5642362

Clear

Gasoline

This 1963 VW Sunroof Beetle is an excellent example of an original car which has obviously been meticulously maintained. With the average car's lifespan being about a dozen years and the attrition rate of lower-priced models often accelerated by careless juvenile second-hand owners, it'd be a nice surprise to find an example of the species that, despite being over 50 years old, still shines and sparkles like a late-model. I have owned this car for over 25 years, and I am the 2nd owner. I did a complete restoration 12 years ago. This was a Texas car with virtually no rust and the body had never been damaged. It was completely dismantled with all body components painted both front and back, inside the doors, quarter panels,etc.. The heater vents, the dash, the glove box & door, everything looks almost as good today as when built over 50 years ago. This car has the original floor pans that are in excellent condition! The interior was completely rebuilt with new seat padding and utilizing the original style two tone door panel and seat cover scheme. Under the front hood compartment you’ll find all the important bits: spare tire on it’s original rim, tire jack, lug wrench and original tools. This VW has been an excellent show car and daily driver for the past 12 years winning many trophies. Through time it has developed a few flaws, needing a new headliner, which is furnished with the car as well as needing some touch up painting to the bottom of the doors. Almost a gallon of the original acrylic enamel is also supplied with this vehicle for any painting. The original 40HP engine has been recently replaced with a dual port 1600cc and has been upgraded to a 12 volt electrical system utilizing a built in regulator style alternator. The engine is newly rebuilt with less than 500 miles. It features an align bored case, and almost all new engine components including new crankshaft, new camshaft, new pistons and cylinders, all new bearings, new lifters, and rebuilt heads. It has stock compression for longevity and runs great. The chassis was rebuilt with all new components including all new brake and suspension items including master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake lines and hoses and new king pins, link pins, and tie rod ends. The chassis was stripped and repainted with a rust resistant chassis black paint. The rear deck lid is not the original, and will be replaced with the original.On Oct-28-17 at 06:09:29 PDT, seller added the following information: The mileage on the vehicle is believed to be original; especially with the original floor pans. NADA values on this vehicle are between $14,450 AVG and $26,700 HIGH, without the sunroof. This car is in excellent condition and well above the average category. These cars are increasing in value every year, as they become rarer.