1965 VW Bug Beetle Classic California Drag Bug 2180cc Dual Port Engine! MUST SEE
1965 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Description
You are looking at my 1965 Volkswagen California Drag Bug project. This is an original RUST FREE 1965 VW Beetle originally from the AZ desert. The car was completely stripped down and painted in and out. The intent was to build a really fast bug like I remembered driving as a teenager but life sometimes gets in the way. I have another project that I have been trying to finish for years and want to focus my time on that so this one has to go! This is NOT a fire sale and I know what I have so please do not make any low ball offers. I will consider all reasonable offers so please consider what you are looking at. The drive trainalone is worth over $5,000. There are over 150 pictures in the link below:CLICK HERE FOR OVER 150 PHOTOS
I have invested over $12,000 in parts for this project, NOT including the price of the car itself or any of the labor for the build. There is WAY too much to list so I will do my best to give all the details, but call me for more information.
PLEASE DO NOT ASK THE RESERVE AS I AM NOT DISCLOSING THAT INFORMATION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A BUY IT NOW CALL ME TO DISCUSS.
DETAILS:BODY:Body was stripped, dents removed and painted inside and out including engine bay and trunk. Smooth fiberglass 3" wider fenders installed front and rear, fiberglass running boards and "W" fiberglass rear deck lid. 1 piece cal bug door glass installed and keeps water out VERY well. All new cal bug window seals installed. New front windshield, original quarter windows and original rear glass installed and in excellent condition. Body is in GREAT condition with very minor surface rust on the inside floor pan - VERY SOLID car. New door seales and striker plates installed - doors open and close beautifully. New side and hood trim installed with new clips and boots.
Silver powder coated roof rack installed.Wiring works complete wire harness kit included with main harness installed from trunk to engine bay.Original wing windows and door glass come with the car.DRIVETRAIN:
BRAND NEWcomplete ready to run 2180cc dual port engine that has never been started! Features all new parts: Dual carburetors, MSD distributor,MSD 6AL ignition and blaster coil,Bosch alternator, billet valve covers, chrome tins etc. The only things you need to fire it up are fuel lines, wiring (new harness is included) and exhaust. Also included is a BRAND NEW limited slip trans-axle built to handle this engine's power, including the axle tubes and CV joints. SCAT Drag Fast shifter, new starter and Empi trans axle strap kit included.
SUSPENSION AND BRAKES:Car is sitting on stock suspension currently. Included with the car are the following BRAND NEW parts: 2" narrowed adjustable axle beam, CB Performance2-1/2" dropped spindle front disc brake kit with Porsche 5-lug bolt pattern, CB Perfromance rear disc brake kit with parking brake and Porsche 5-lug bolt pattern, rear axle bearings and a set of Centerline Galaxy 16x7 billet wheels with Toyo Proxes T1-S tires, size 195/50-R16.
INTERIOR:Original un-restored front seats are included, there is no back seat. New TMI headliner pad and ivory perforated headliner installed along with coat hooks and assist straps. New TMI carpet under padding and charcoal carpet kit installed
front and rear. I did not glue the carpet kit down fully so I could remove it if necessary while finishing up the build. New TMI ivory door panels installed with new clips and boots, along with new window regulators and a set of EMPI billet door handles and window cranks. Original speedometer and new fuel gauge installed, new ivory grab handle and stainless dash trim and billet ash tray knobinstalled. Original turn signal switch and steering column installed.
NEW LOOSE PARTS LIST:- B.A.P. Performance 2180cc Dual port engine ready to run
- MSD 6AL
- MSD Blaster coil,
- Starter
- Competition Engineering limited slip trans axle with axle tubes and CVs
- Shift rod coupler
- Throw out bearing
- Steel trans axle strap kit
- SCAT Drag Fast shifter
- CB Performance6278 narrowed adjustable axle beam
- CB Performance 4178 Front disc brake kit with 2-1/2" dropped spindles, inner and outer wheel bearings, Porsche 5-lug rotors, seals, dust covers and hardware
- CB Performance 4357 Rear disc brake kit with parking brake, Rotodisc Porsche 5-lug brake hubs, aluminum caliper brackets, caliper shims, hardware, parking brake cables, axle seals
- FAG Rear axle bearings
- Set of 4: 16x7 Centerline Galaxy billet wheels
- Set of 4: Toyo Proxes T1-S tires, 195/50-R16
- OMEGA fluted headlight lenses, pair
- EMPI Headlight stone guards, pair
- Chirco tail light lens
- EMPI 00-4578-0 Stainless door pillar trim
- EMPI 00-4577-0 Stainless door corner trim
- Wiring Works 113-6264 complete wiring harness (main cabin harness is already in place)
There is also a box of old parts, original parts, nuts, bolts etc. including the original radio that go with the project that go with the car that may or may not be useful, see the pictures.Mostly what is needed is assembly as I have accumulated almost all of the parts to complete the project. Everything you see in the photos is included if you follow the link above.
SOLD AS IS WHERE IS WITH NO WARRANTY. SHIPPING IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER.
CASH OR WIRE TRANSFER ONLY - NO CHECKS OR OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED
I will assist in packing and loading for transport.
Please call with any questions!
Thanks,Chris310-930-1178
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