Classic Original VW Dune Buggy Beetle Bug Manx Street Legal Fully Restored

  • Location: Montgomery, Texas, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Other
  • SubModel: Beetle
  • Type: Coupe
  • Trim: Dune Buggy Manx Style
  • Year: 1974
  • Mileage: 24494
  • VIN: 1142782697
  • Color: Red / Gold Metal Flake
  • Engine size: 1776cc
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Red / Black
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1974 Volkswagen Other Dune Buggy Manx Style Description

Fully Restored to original street legal condition. Everything works i.e... Lights, brakes, wipers, etc. Original owner was a musician and painted it to match his 1969 Fender Swinger/Arrow.Always garage kept inexcellent condition when I got it. Looks like it came out of a time capsule, this is an actual old school buggy. Less than 25,000 original miles.


Paint is a Chameleon Red Metallic Flake withmatching Marine Grade custom Interior. Added Fully Adjustable 5 point F-1 Racing Seats recessed8”with pull of steering system, so someone 6’ plus can drive it. I’m 6’ 268lbs and fit fine. Adjustable rear suspension so can be raised up to 6"easily. Stereo is Remote Control, with Removable Speakers so you can set on hood, Windshield,orRear Deckwhen at beach and blast your tunes! Is set up to add exterior speakers as well.


I work in Oilfield Salesanduseitonce a week,about160 mile round trip 8 monthsa year to Schmooze customersat beach or Golf inHouston and Galveston.

Previous owner provided car History and Specs, appears to be correct from what I found online before buying it. This buggy is perfect when you want to show off with plenty of “get up and go”, a realblast to drive. I pulled an 8’ trailer atChristmas dressed like Santa for Caroling, local parades and car shows. Has rear seat belts so my kids could ride.


This is an "Unmolested First Run “Road Runner with T-Bird Hood” AKA: t-bird, and Dune Runner. Dune Buggy Enterprises first run bodies were Originally named “Road Runner” & “T-Bird”. Legal actions by (Chrysler and Warner Brothers) later models were renamed “Dune Runner”. This is the same company that made the “Wonder Bug” for the 1970’s TV Series, and styled after "Speed Buggy"

RELISTED BECAUSE BUYERCOULD NOT PAY OFFER AFTER WINNING, PLEASE ASK WHATEVER YOU NEED BEFORE BIDDING. I WILL WORK WITH ANYONE ON PAYMENT AND PRICE, WHO IS HONEST UP FRONT!

I did my best to accurately describe the vehicle to the best of my abilities Thanks and good luck! I'm always open to offers, but no matter what we agree to, it has to be sold through eBay since it is listed hereso we are both have records of the sale, Description, and Record of communications.

ENGINE: 1600cc VW Dual Port Enginemodified to 1776 cc Rebuilt in 2013

69 mm Stroke x 90.5 mm Bore

39 mm Intake & 32 mm Exhaust Valves

Cam : 110

Valve Lift: .430"

Cam Lift: .392"

Duration @ .050": 247

Lobe Center: 108


( UPGRADES )

The electrical system was been converted to 12V

The Distributor / rotor was upgraded to 009

External oil cooler with filter added

½” Black Body trim molding replaced

MoMo F1 Racing Steering Wheel W/ Custom PPG Pearl Black Cherry Paint “not knock off”

Pro Racing Steering Wheel Quick Release Adapter & Custom Spun Spacer

Cipher AR-9 Revo Racing Seats - Red Leather w/ Black Carbon Fiber

SeaDek Marine grade carpeting

SeaQuest Marine Grade Red/Black Vinyl Interior

Cigarette Lighter / Phone Charger with red light ring

Custom Engine Pulley Cover

NEW Custom 1 ½” Tube frame W/ ¼ Steel flooring

Custom 1 ½” Tube Steel Reinforced Side impact protection

Custom Steel side panels/Pods – Insulated for road noise and ding support

Stainless Steel Rear Bases for Lighted Flag pole – 24” Running lights - & Top

Modified Dual “Innovative" Marine Lighting & Stainless Steel Bases

Digital Marine Remote Control Stereo System: MP3 USB SD AUX Radio Weather band

3-Way Marine Speaker Mixed Set - 400W & 280W in Heavy Duty ABS Removable 10ft

Super Beetle Center Console

IAP Performance Headlight Eyebrow

7” Inch Red Angel Eye Halo LED Hid Xenon Headlights

Vintage 1940’s L.E.P. Style Fender Bullet Lights SCT6

1938 Ford Mini Zephyr LED Tear Drop Tail Lights

Honda XR650L New Rage LED Carbon Fiber Rear Turn Signals

New Federal SS-657 215/70R15 98T

Custom Front & Rear 1 ½” Tower Shock Bumpers with rear turn sgnals

1973 Shelby Mustang Cal 500 Slot 15" 4-Lug “Original Rims”

Interior/Exterior Led Lighting & Customizable logo Holographic interior projection

New Brakes, Bleedersand front lines

All engine shroud pieces have been High Heat Coated

Modified Carb Venture to get 128cfm for max power on Single carb

D.O.T. Safety Glass Windshield


CONS: It has 2 barely noticeablescratches the size of apen capto clear coat under front bumper. The Windshield wipers work, but could use new wiper arms and blades. I think it looks better without them, but did not want to change from original. You could cap them and run without like I did using RainX.


Admittedly, I’m not a VW guy, I can’t tell you much about it outside of what I was told and what I have done. I had interior replaced in December. All work done by Professionals. It was apprisedlast year to insureat $21,347.13, and I’monly asking around half ofthat.

Again, to sum it up: This is a “Turn Key” and Go ride. The day you get it, you can go cruising! Not wait to repair… I spent $4,500 on interior in December! You get a lot of extras with this car unlike others listed on Here for same and even more!


LOW & REASONABLE RESERVE

On Jan-27-19 at 15:08:10 PST, seller added the following information: