1962 VW Beetle / California Style / Custom / Over $35k invested / Hot Rod You are viewing a very striking “California Custom” 62 Beetle. I am offering this for sale on behalf of another gentleman who bought this car a while back but has recently done many upgrades. A number of years ago it was repainted with a very pretty White Diamond Pearl. The paint looks good with some patina as noted in the pictures. The intricate pin striping was professionally...hand-painted recently. Mechanically, this car is over-the-top, with a freshly rebuilt 1971 dual port VW engine. The floor pan is very solid and original. All of the following mechanical & electrical items were replaced with new parts within the past year: -Freeway flyer transmission -German-made clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing -Swing axles, bearings, and seals -Carburetor and air cleaner -Breather system -1 5/8 sidewinder exhaust & ceramic coated header -4-wheel disc brakes and upgraded master cylinder and lines -Alternator -Large cooling fan -Pertronix electronic distributor -Spark plug wires & coil -Starter -All new front end components from Kustom Warehouse, 2” narrowed complete front cradle with 2 ½” drop spindles, including steering box, dampener, tie rod ends, etc. -Shocks -Front & Rear sway bars -New tires, rims and baby moon hub caps (Derol in rear / Firestone in front) -Carbon fiber coated engine tin -Complete rattle trap insulation The interior has been redone to include the following new items: -Mohair headliner -Floor mats & carpet -Door panels and seats reupholstered -Rearview mirror -Visors -Ididit steering column, wheel & horn -Speedometer & tachometer -GM wiring harness -Under dash bamboo tray -Cables -Grab Bar -Inside door handles & window cranks -Kick moldings -Rear package tray cover -Seat belts -Gas/brake/clutch pedals -Empi shifter (with German War Eagle knob) -Radio & speaker -Tinted California style side glass windows The following new items relate to the exterior: -Vintage Speed roof rack -German running boards -Stainless nose guard -Window rubber & side glass -Side mirrors -Door hinge pins -Rocker moldings -Wipers & arms -LED turn signals & tail lights -Hood & engine compartment handles -Outside door handles The chrome is beautiful, the paint shines brightly, and interior is new. You could drive this car anywhere. It gets lots of attention wherever it is driven. This is a very solid, impressive, hot little ride. Also interested in trades for a 1935-1948 Ford 5 window coupe. Please feel free to call me to discuss over the phone 814.934.4094, or set up an appointment to view in person. Paypal deposit of $150 required up front with remaining balance due in 7 days. Personal or certified checks are accepted but funds must clear beforehand and can take up to 10 days to fully clear. If paying with cash, transaction must be done during banking hours. Wires are also accepted.