Description
The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1964 VW Beach Buggy SWB
*** NO RESERVE***
Registration - ARY 290B
Chassis No. - 6251668
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - 28, 941
This charismatic 1964 Volkswagen Beach Buggy is a brilliant example of an iconic concept. The idea of fun beach buggy-type cars has passed through the ages, and this model is an expertly-honed example that features many desirable upgrades. First registered in May 1964 as a silver Volkswagen Beetle, ‘ARY290B’ now features a fully open body design, with a short ‘bikini’ windscreen and four seats trimmed in rich leather. The interior, complete with large white-rimmed original Beetle steering wheel, is described as being in ‘excellent’ condition and passengers don’t have to worry about doors – they simply jump in. If the bikini screen isn’t for you, a spare windscreen is included too. As for the ‘excellent’ bodywork, this is finished in a distinctive black gel coat with silver flakes, which have a multi-colour sparkle when caught by the sunlight.
‘ARY290B’ has a 1, 298cc twin port engine, and is fitted with a brand new MP carburettor. It also has an EMPI quick-shift gearlever for the four-speed ‘box. The engine, transmission and electrics are all described as being in ‘excellent’ condition, and a disc brake conversion on the front brakes boosts safety when driving. The vendor says it comes with two ignition keys, too. Reassuringly, they say it had new floorpans around three years ago, which have been fully undersealed. This coincided with them buying the car, and it’s always been kept in a dry garage ever since. The simple speedometer in the centre of the dashboard has an odometer reading 28, 941 miles.
In summary:
• Characterful beach buggy
• Based on a 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
• Distinctive paintwork and ‘excellent’ interior
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission, please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
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