1971 VW Super Beetle - Cal look restoration - Red

1971 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Description

Original owner, purchased in April, 1971. Mileage 66887 accurate from day one.

Customizing:

Decromed.

Front fenders shaved. Parking & turn signals in from bumper.

Halogen head lights.

Recessed electric antenna in RF fender.

One piece tinted door glass and tinted windshield.

Tinted "bubble" quarter windows.

Louvers on rear window.

Stainless steel louvered running boards painted car color.

Eight spoke wheels (5) painted car color.

Rear license plate hood removed, license plate recessed.

Tailpipe loops filled.

High level stop lights inside vents under rear window.

Carpeted luggage compartment.

Wood trim on dash.

Sony radio installed in dash. Speaker panel behind rear seat.

Center console.

Black sheepskin seat covers, front & rear.

Engine rebuilt in 1986. 87mm pistons, Norris "dual lift" cam, Bosch distributor, stainless trim panels in engine compartment, dual mufflers.

Gas shocks (front & rear).

Looks good, gets a lot of complements wherever I drive. I still call it a "work in progress" Clutch is slipping, needs replacement, and there is still room for an enterprising owner to continue upgrades & custom touches.