1958 Volkswagen VW Safari Beetle Sliding Sunroof Body-off-pan restored Type 1
1958 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic rag top Description
1958 "SAFARI WINDSHIELD" VW Ragtop Beetle
- Rare 1958 sliding factory sunroof beetle on 1967 pan, RUST FREE, TONS OF NEW PARTS! BODY-OFF restored "stock look" custom Type 1 VW! Tons of new parts!
- NEW TMISunroof Vinyl, ALLNEW interior-seat covers and door panels, BRAND NEW steering wheel, bamboo package tray, antique crystal shift knob, Swan neck side mirrors, vw accessorywire basket w/drink holders, Newall rubber factory style flooring-new loop carpet on sides etc., Bluetooth stereo built into plastic glove box liner, speedometer works, (no headliner-always wrinkled installations around here-looks finished with painted ceiling, a headliner kit is only $150 at Jbugs online)
- 1958 titled body on a 1967 pan(Clear 1958 VW Fla. title in my name) with 4" narrowed ball joint front end swing axle rear transaxle.
- Very unique(non original) Wolfgang customs "Safari" OPENING windshield- LIKE AC!
- Pop-out side windows, one piece front side window conversion, new rubber seals all around(most are German)
- Very nice Gloss black Powder Coated "Wide Five" wheels.
- Rebuilt Late 1600CC engine-all stock! (for reliability), fires right up and runs great- like a sewing machine!! 12 volt, No gas gauge in 58 Vdubs-reserve fuel switch on fire wall, new turbo exhaust header and muffler.
- ALL NEW wiring harness!, all lights work plus LED 3rd brake light, horn works,brand new battery, new starter
- Good swing axle trans. shifts smooth, doesn't pop out, new clutch, starter,alternator
- NEW Full length premium floor pan(s) replacement-body was lifted off to install them, new body gaskets, new front apron, no rust in spare tire area! new rear apron(removable for quick engine removal), 100% rust free doors, only a few small welded metal repairs in front inner fenders, heater channels are solid, has heater boxes, I only connect one of them in winter- to keep heat out in summer.
- VERY LOW STANCE! lowered the right way, 4" Narrowed adjustable front end, tight steering- recent front end alignment (no tire scrubbing, Brand NEW 155-60 r15 front radial tires for great clearance, adjusters, drop spindles, lowered ball joints, new lowered shocks, swing axle rear end-torsion bars turned a few clicks)All NEW brake components(drum brakes front and rear)New dual master cylinder, hoses, hard lines.
- Newer slick and shiny jet black paint (painted 4 years ago)waxes and shows well! I drive this car often to shows and to the store, sopaint has only a few very minor imperfections, so expect a few scuffs, small chips, scratches and a few small dings. New trim, newer chrome euro blade bumpers and brackets with guards.
- Remote interior hood pull latch works well.
- Roof rack is reproduction, nice but has a little surface rust starting(COCA-COLA COOLER NOT INCLUDED)Fog light not installed in some pics but it is currently on car and included, not hooked up.
- PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION OR $$ TO BUY, WINNING BIDDER PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP OR I WILL CANCEL BID, CAR DOES NOT LEAVE ME UNTIL ALL FUNDS TOTALLY CLEAR, WILL STORE FOR A SHORT TIME AND HELP SHIPPER IF ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE, I have sold cars on numerous times 0 complaints!- I have 100% positive feedback on sold cars and items on Ebay,( Low transaction bidders 0-10 will be cancelled! ) Reserve is $10,900, Auction ends 6:30 pm ET, THANKS FOR LOOKING!
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