Novice trying to buy a 1967 1500 bug a lot of help please!· Page 2

mooney3019
Guest

13 years ago

#21

sorry photobucket link for more pics

https://s1031.photobucket.com/albums/y380/mooney3019/1965%20beetle%20ex%20museum/

jonat127
Guest

12 years ago

#22

This one looks interesting:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C188576
Wing mirrors are not original but they are contemporary for the vehicle age and the interior need to be replaced but the rest looks pretty original.

This one looks nice too:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C219718

Below is a pic of my 67, It's a basic model so no overriders or interior trim covering the metalwork.
Good luck with your search
Jon

elissat28
Regular Topic Starter

12 years ago

#23

[quote=jonat127]This one looks interesting:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C188576
Wing mirrors are not original but they are contemporary for the vehicle age and the interior need to be replaced but the rest looks pretty original.

This one looks nice too:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C219718

Below is a pic of my 67, It's a basic model so no overriders or interior trim covering the metalwork.
Good luck with your search
Jon

Thank you so much for this info Jon I have made enquiries about these two on your recommendation.
I have also considered a 58 ragtop it's in a bit of a sorry state. Structurally apparently it is solid except paintwork a little tired limited rust (seems to be wings and boot) but in need of new heater channels (a costly endeavour I know) a 6v battery, and potentially a brake check.
The engine turns over but without the 6v not running.
I would really value your opinion; guide price is 3,000

beefykeefy
Guest

12 years ago

#24

This one looks interesting:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C188576
Wing mirrors are not original but they are contemporary for the vehicle age and the interior need to be replaced but the rest looks pretty original.

jonat127 wrote:

£4950.00 :omg:

I'd value mine at about that! Maybe I'm under estimating my 67's value? :shock:

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elissat28
Regular Topic Starter

12 years ago

#25

£4950.00 :omg:

I'd value mine at about that! Maybe I'm under estimating my 67's value? :shock:

beefykeefy wrote:

I have also considered a 58 ragtop it's in a bit of a sorry state. Structurally apparently it is solid except paintwork a little tired limited rust (seems to be wings and boot) but in need of new heater channels (a costly endeavour I know) a 6v battery, and potentially a brake check.
The engine turns over but without the 6v not running.
I would really value your opinion; guide price is 3,000

64rotbox
pre67vw Junkie

12 years ago

#26

Buy something that doesn't need any serious work, unless you've a) got super-deep pockets or b) are a genius with a spanner/welder/panel hammers/spraygun/sewing machine/etc etc etc, and have oodles of spare time (and super-deep pockets).

You can call me Al.

mooney3019
Guest

12 years ago

#27

like mine:p

that 59 on ebay just went for £7557 am i missing something with mine ? i would say my 65 is better that one by quite a bit

harveypj
Stock "Wolfie" Smith

12 years ago

#28

I recon semaphores, although 58 was the beginning of the larger window development, semaphores stayed through 58&9 and so it seems are valued a little more than the 60 on cars. I know there are other changes but that seems the most significant to me.

Stock......the new custom

Rich Oakley
pre67vw Junkie

12 years ago

#29

like mine:p

that 59 on ebay just went for £7557 am i missing something with mine ? i would say my 65 is better that one by quite a bit

mooney3019 wrote:

Yours is indeed a stunning car. However, the fact that the ebay Mango car was pre-60 and UK RHD adds at least £2k onto the price in my opinion.

47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.

mooney3019
Guest

12 years ago

#30

I agree its a nice looking car, but there is such a variance on prices at the moment, might leave it in the garage, feel like im giving it away.

Robb
Guest

12 years ago

#31

This one looks interesting:
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C188576
Wing mirrors are not original but they are contemporary for the vehicle age and the interior need to be replaced but the rest looks pretty original.

jonat127 wrote:

thats a belgium only interior- impossible to replace!

wow, just about to get a valuation on mine, think i need to up it now! :lol:

69project
pre67vw Junkie

12 years ago

#32

that mango went for 7500,wow i should have kept mine!

come and have a look at mine its a 59 ragtop that can easily be swopped back to stock front beam

Car less.....

elissat28
Regular Topic Starter

12 years ago

#33

[quote=69project]that mango went for 7500,wow i should have kept mine!

come and have a look at mine its a 59 ragtop that can easily be swopped back to stock front beam

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You're selling your 1959 can you possibly send me more details and photos please I have the money just looking for the perfect bug!!! Email is; [email protected]
Really appreciate it if you can contact me!!!

beefykeefy
Guest

12 years ago

#34

[quote=69project]that mango went for 7500,wow i should have kept mine!

come and have a look at mine its a 59 ragtop that can easily be swopped back to stock front beam

[/quote

You're selling your 1959 can you possibly send me more details and photos please I have the money just looking for the perfect bug!!! Email is; [email protected]
Really appreciate it if you can contact me!!!

elissat28 wrote:

Look in for sale section, big window Beetles - 57-67, it's in here.

You can buy mine for £5799.99 :omg: 😛

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