1965 Beetle Deluxe slammed with great patina.

1965 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Deluxe Description

1965 Beetle on 1970 pan with 1970 drivetrain.This auction is for my killer slammed 1965 VW Beetleaffectionatelynamed Herpe the Love Bug (checkout #herpethelovebug on Instagram. This car has incredible stance and 51 years of real patina! I've owned a ton of classic cars ranging from muscle cars to lowriders and nothing gets as much attention as this. Here's some of the details:
Body:
1965 VW beetle featuring 51 years of real patinaNew windshield and sealNew wiper bladesNew rear window sealNew side window scrapersNew side window supports (inside doors, regulators cleaned and lubed at same time)New Hella halogen conversion headlightsNew LED signal and brake lightbulbs with electronic signal flasher. All bulbs new and converted to 12VRood rackEarly original Wolfsburg badge added to hoodNew EMPI trunk dash wire cover
Interior:
New TMI seat foam front and rear with Oatmeal colorbasket weavepattern seat upholsteryNew TMI Oatmeal color door panels front and rear with new passenger side armrestTartan plaid burlap covering seat springs, rear seat back, and rear cargo area with TMI grey carpet on rear wheel wellsSeat frames cleaned and painted before recoveringNew Tan color 2 pointseat beltsfront and rear with chrome aircraft style latchNew shifter with SoCal brand Ivory color shift knob and Empi short shift kitNew German emergency brake bootNew black ribbed (matches running boards) rubber floor matsRadio delete with functioning gas gaugeNew LED dome light bulb. Works perfectly and both door switches workOriginal headliner, grab handles, and visors with great patina
Chassis:
Clean 1970 pan, engine and transmissionSlammed with narrowed KCW (Kustom Coach Werks) adjustable beam, KCW rear spring plates and CB Performance 2.5" dropped spindlesCB Performance wide 5 disc brakes front and rear with 20.8mm big bore brake master cylinder and 2lb residual pressure valvesWheel bolt to wheel stud conversion with proper ball seat lug butsNew SoCal brand rear shocksNew brake linesNew gas tank (with spacers to provide steering linkage clearance)New fuel line
Engine:
Stock dual port 1600cc engine.New NGK V power spark plugsNew Taylor Spiro-Pro spark plug wiresNew Pertronix points to electronic conversionNew Pertronix Flame thrower ignition coilNew fuel pumpNew 12 volt generatorNew voltage regulatorNew fuel filterNew K&N high flow air filter installed in modified original air cleaner housingNew valve cover gasketsNew exhaust gasketsRuns great!
Wheels and tires:
Stock wide 5 steel wheels painted black and redNew tires front and rear145/65/15 front185/65/15 rear
More details:
Car runs, drives and shifts greatHeater channels are rusty and match the patina on the rest of the car. Heater channels are not hooked up as this is a fair weather ride. All heater channel tin on exhaust removed to eliminate rattles. Heater channel tubes from engine shroud are not functional and are blocked to increase engine cooling.All windows open properly. Front vents and pop outs work properly. Windows wind up and down properly.Everything on this car works properly. Speedometer, gas gauge, lights, signals, e-brake all work properly.Car has been converted to 12 volt and every bulb in the car has been changed and works properlyNew ignition cylinder and key with SoCal brand keychain
Car comes with set of original 1965 Ontario license plates
Buyer will also receive original hi-res copy of the amazing cartoon rendering done by capsule racing (see picture)
Shipping:
Buyer is responsible for all shipping and/or transportation costsUS and international buyers-arrangement to get car to transportation company or accross US border at Buffalo, NY can be made with seller at buyers expense.