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1954 · Posted 05 Feb 2018

€15000

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1954-1955 VW Beetle Karmann Convertible RHD 

I have the birthcertificate with details and original colour etc. Bought the car in Northern Ireland (will give the details of the seller). Car was not on original chassis but sits now on LHD 1953 chassis with German paperwork. Car was missing gearbox and engine now has a 36hp engine and oval gearbox in it. Both came from a driving car (10 years back). Was missing loads of parts I have sourced in the mean time. Doors and engine lid are original (not pictured). Original engine lid is super solid, doors require some attention on the bottoms. All seats and benches are there but obviously would need a full interior. 

Sheet metal:
- front apron from Wolfsparts
- rear apron from Wolfsparts
- NOS 1950s spare wheel well VW panel
- side repair panels spare wheel well
- cabrio sills profiles left and right
- WolfsburgWest door bottoms left and right inner and outer for pre-56 beetles
- original 1955 (sedan) rear section to be used for rear inner wheel arches and rear luggage area (rust free / damage free)
- reproduction heater channels 
- reproduction rear fenders
- original VW early oval fenders
- NOS VW horn bracket
- original VW early oval bonnet in excellent condition 
- FunkyGreenPanels early oval headlight buckets

Exterior parts:
- NOS left and right outer door handles
- NOS early convertible semaphores
- NOS rear window (and repro metal frame)
- NOS heart tail light housings
- NOS heart tail light lenses
- new condition T handle and grommet
- NOS horn grills
- headlights with correct NOS lenses (but internals are newer)
- NOS front hood handle

Interior parts:
- ebuild 1954 speedometer
- excellent condition horn button

Other parts:
- original VW bumper brackets and used bumpers (handy during welding etc)
- 5x early oval wheels 
- NOS tyres (old look)
- extra oval vert hood mechanism
- extra oval vert rear side window frames
- correct early petrol tank

So should have all metalwork for the restoration. Interior would need carpets, covers, panels etc. Externally would need bumpers and trim but the expensive and difficult to find parts are all included. Drivetrain and electrics are all standard beetle. Will include any other oval parts I have in stock. 

Sure it’s a BIG project but oval vert are highly priced and a “ribbed-door” pre-1956 is extra rare in RHD (apparently only about 15 know). 

Price €15000. Car located in The Netherlands close to Belgium border. Serious inquiries only please!
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Advert Posted: 05 Feb 2018

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