DUNE BUGGY ON 1966 BEETLE CHASSIS MOSTLY COMPLETE EVERYTHING THERE

1966 Volkswagen Other Description

Selling my Manx style buggy due to having too many other interests. I bought it here on ebay 4 or 5 years ago, thinking it would be an easy fix up, but whoever put it together really didn’t know what he was doing. So, the body came off the chassis and I started over. Chassis is a 1966. Engine is a 1600 from 75-79, originally fuel injected, but converted to a Scat intake and 2 bbl carb, I think a Holley. I never drove this buggy, I want to be very clear about this. It was driven on to a trailer, then I drove it into my garage. At the time it seemed to be running lean, and idling quite high. I will be including a complete dual carburetor setup. Once I had the body off, it was painted. The pictures of it in green show it how it is now, in light blue when I got it, so you can have a reference. There’s no way it could have been driven safely, and dependably, and as a mechanic by trade I had to make it right. Here’s what’s new: complete wiring harness, fuse box, weatherpack connectors (I’ll include the extras and the crimp tool), headlights with built in LED park&signals, brake shoes, hardware, wheel cylinders, front and rear drums, front wheel bearings & seals, e-brake cables, e-brake handle, master cylinder with reservoir (externally mounted and accessible), brake and clutch pedal assemblies, roller gas pedal, clutch cable, accelerator cable, light and wiper switches (dimmer switch built into the light switch), rear light sockets, steering damper, fan belt cover, cooling air intake screen, electric fuel pump, washer fluid reservoir with built in pump

The steering setup isn’t installed yet, I have the upper column from a ’70 Beetle, with key, turn signal switch, and locking ignition, and I made up a steering shaft with U-joint that should work well. I’ll include a Grant GT steering wheel with adapter. Body is bolted to the chassis with bolts and nylon locknuts, with steel reinforcement strips along the body’s mounting flange.

Seats are leather from a Chevy Malibu, in case you get caught in the rain and they shouldn’t become sponges. Shoulder belts are there, Beetle speedo with gas gauge, lighter. There’s a rear seat bottom and backrest, should match the bucket color not bad, but I’d planned on using a spun aluminum gas tank with built in gauge, since I didn’t know how well the original tank was. New sending unit included if you want to use the original Beetle tank. Tail lights are 65 Chevy. Has adapters for 5 bolt Chevy rims. 14 inch in front, 15 in the back. Has an under engine skid plate. Short throw shifter.

It’s located in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, minutes from the border crossing near Massena, NY. It has a legal Ontario ownership in my name, registered as a 1966 VW. If the winning bidder is bringing it back into the US, I will accompany you to US Customs to make sure there aren’t any unanswered questions. There is no VIN or serial number anywhere on it. The front bumper shown in the blue before picture is long gone.

I encourage anyone seriously interested to contact me and ask any questions you may have. I’ll expect a NON REFUNDABLE deposit via paypal within 24 hours of the auction end. This is to discourage anyone who isn’t serious. The balance can be paid in US currency upon pickup. It rolls freely. Look at what these are going for when fully functional, and I think my asking price is fair. The winning bidder is expected to pick it up within a month, after that the deposit will be considered forfeited unless arrangements for storage are made.

If I think of more details, I’ll post them. Keeping in mind this chassis is 50 years old, and the body unknown, it’s sold as is with no guarantees whatsoever. Thanks!

Note: yes I know the rear camber is "generous", keep in mind the original body is gone, I hope with the weight of a battery, gas tank, and stuff it'll be a bit better, but there's a way to adjust the torsion bars.