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Standard split
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

14 years ago

I've found another Split for you to check out. This one's in Kent.

Not so sure about the seller's so original description, see what you make of it.

Unusual colour too: www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C112102/#:o

Edited by user 14 years ago | Reason: Not specified

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

Pricivius
Regular

14 years ago

#2

Well... I don't think the heart tail lights are correct for a Jan '52...

Dawn

VW Stan
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#3

Lots of late 52 bits on that one: 15" wheels, rear lights, W-decklid, bumbers etc.
Also was it originally a standard that's been deluxed? No bonnet badge, one horn grill, brown dash pods?

Looks like it's had a lot of updated over the years!

The numbers listed do all tie up to late January '52 though

8)

It's hard to say what my girlfriend does for a living...

...She sells sea shells on the sea shore!

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

14 years ago

#4

Take away all the non-original parts and there's not much left:o

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

VW Stan
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#5

Take away all the non-original parts and there's not much left:o

Standard split wrote:

It still looks like a nice beetle though.

It depends if you would be happy with it how it is and how much they want for it.

It's hard to say what my girlfriend does for a living...

...She sells sea shells on the sea shore!

1958ghia
Regular

14 years ago

#6

Anyone got a price yet? I've asked for one.

Pricivius
Regular

14 years ago

#7

"Around the £10k mark..."

Dawn

VW Stan
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#8

"Around the £10k mark..."

Pricivius wrote:

That's quite a lot if you intended to try to make it 100% correct.
Plenty of stuff to find and more money to spend.

But you could of course just enjoy driving it as it is.

It's hard to say what my girlfriend does for a living...

...She sells sea shells on the sea shore!

1958ghia
Regular

14 years ago

#9

It would be interesting to know if the body was perfect underneath the paint. Is it the original colour?

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

14 years ago

#10

It still looks like a nice beetle though.

It depends if you would be happy with it how it is and how much they want for it.

VW Stan wrote:

It's a thing with Splits, that if they are presented in nice condition, they always look very attractive regardless of having slightly later parts – and this car is a nice looking car for sure. If it's a Standard underneath with cable brakes I'd almost be tempted.:beer:

Nice colour too, makes for a not overly shiny appearance. :wink:

£10k is not a lot for this car. The interior though incorrect looks very presentable.

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

Hebster52
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#11

Standard splits didn't have crotch coolers.

The HebsterWerks.

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

14 years ago

#12

Standard splits didn't have crotch coolers.

Hebster52 wrote:

Schoolboy error :oops:

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

VW Stan
pre67vw Junkie

14 years ago

#13

Standard splits didn't have crotch coolers.

Hebster52 wrote:

I didn't know that! :oops:

It's hard to say what my girlfriend does for a living...

...She sells sea shells on the sea shore!

Pricivius
Regular

14 years ago

#14

Sorry - I have to ask - where am I looking on the pictures to see whether it has crotch coolers?

Dawn

pre67vw
Administration

14 years ago

#15

Sorry - I have to ask - where am I looking on the pictures to see whether it has crotch coolers?

Pricivius wrote:

In the front quarters... 1402141323ce681cc50eke9.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content.

Rob Amos
Happiness is a stock VW

Richard
Guest

14 years ago

#16

Sorry - I have to ask - where am I looking on the pictures to see whether it has crotch coolers?

Pricivius wrote:

Front quarter panels, just behind the wings.

1958ghia
Regular

14 years ago

#17

Front quarter panel, between the door and the front wing should be a flush flap shaped like this... (ignore the dots)

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edit..i was a bit late

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Pricivius
Regular

14 years ago

#18

Thanks, everyone!

So... this car appears to have the vents so it is a deluxe "crotchcooler" split with later parts, but also missing some other parts.

Now I'm with you, I think!

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Dawn

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

14 years ago

#19

Asking price is £11k:o

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

Standard split
pre67vw Junkie Topic Starter

14 years ago

#20

Is this too good to be true:shock:

Check it out and get your ticket to Denmark:wink:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=856764 2868593.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content. 2868592.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content.

Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378

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