1958 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

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Highlights

Comprehensively rebuilt with new body and components
Unique Blue Metalflake finish in the gelcoat
Interior in like-new condition
All running gear and braking system replaced
Chassis stripped and reinforced with Raptor coating and Sicoflex sealer

The Appeal

If the Volkswagen Beetle is a symbol of bringing the world to the road en masse, it's fair to say that the Beetle-based beach buggy is a symbol of bringing the world to the dunes. Lightweight, capable and effortlessly fun, these buggies continue to be highly desirable for anybody who fancies a bit of sunny sand-bound action.

This Beach Buggy has been meticulously rebuilt, with a new body and components ensuring it not only looks fantastic but also performs reliably. The chassis has been stripped and reinforced, and all running gear and the braking system have been replaced, and as a result it's running beautifully - complete with a brand new interior.

History and Paperwork

Based upon a 1958 Volkswagen Beetle
However, the vendor expects that only the chassis is original to this car
The DVLA records 8 previous keepers
In current ownership since 2017
Rebuilt with a new body while in current ownership
Odometer reading of 47,260 miles (not believed to be accurate)
Service history rated as fair, with attached paperwork detailing the restoration work

The Condition

New Predator body in blue holographic gel coat, produced by East Coast Buggies
Removable short roof in metal flake blue with gas ram lifters
New front lights with built in indicators
New Porsche 356 rear lights
Original Wolfrace slot mags refurbished and polished
New BF Goodrich tyres
New steel roll bar by Flatlands
New Windscreen by Flatlands
Steel Meyers engine cage by Old Skool
New Cobra Classic front seats
New rear seats upholstered to match
Everything is in excellent order
Little signs of use throughout the buggy

The Mechanics

Engine capacity of 1,641cc
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Chassis stripped and reinforced with Raptor coating and Sicoflex sealer
All running gear and braking system replaced
Front torsion tube assembly and rear torsion suspension replaced
Engine replaced
New parts include:
- 40 IDF carburettors
- Engine/gearbox mounts
- Starter motor and solenoid
- Gear change coupling
- Throttle pedal assembly
- throttle cable
- Washable fuel filter
- Fuel non-return valve
- Seal Master Spring loaded pushrod tubes
- Stainless steel rocker covers
- Ramflow Air Filters
- Bosch 034 SVDA distributor with electronic ignition
- Clutch and clutch cable (inner and outer)
- Gear change coupling
We understand everything to be in fine running order, however the vendor advises that the tracking will require correction

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