Super Beetle Classic - Electric Car Conversion - 72V Battery Powered- Fuchs Rims

  • Location: Quitman, Georgia, United States
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Beetle - Classic
  • SubModel: Sedan
  • Type: Sedan
  • Trim: Standard
  • Doors: 2
  • Year: 1971
  • Mileage: 46,440
  • VIN: 1112753775
  • Color: Blue
  • Engine size: Electric
  • Power options: Power Locks, Power Windows
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Gray
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1971 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Standard Description

I began the conversion 8 years ago. I purchased the VW for $3500, the Porsche 914 Fuchs wheels with tires cost $1500, the motor controller, charger, and motor were $2500. An all new interior package was $1000. Thousands of dollars in additional parts many installed and many that are still to be installed. My cost to date is well over $12,000 and unknown amounts of my time. I first installed the controller, motor, transmission adapter and batteries and used the VW in testing for a few months and ran it for 30 or 40 miles. After testing for a month or so, I spent the next two years restoring most everything. The front brakes were converted to disk, new rear brakes, tie rods, bushings, heavy-duty shocks, springs, struts, floor pans, virtually everything. Currently the car needs batteries (9 8V lead acid) a new windshield, rear apron, paint job and a lot of your time. The doors,hood and windows are currently not mounted. A work in progress! This is not a project for the faint of heart. Expect another half year or more of work before the VW is back on the road. The speed is limited to 45-50mph and range is maximum of 40 miles, but all of that is dependent on the batteries you install. Message me with questions or email me at mferan@yahoo.com There are more photos at s1253.photobucket.com/user/mferan/slideshow/