Description
I am looking to test the waters for my Volkswagen Beetle ‘Herbie’, which I have had for the last 5 years. The car was first registered in 1971 as an original home market right hand drive, before being fully restored between 2017-2018 by the previous owner, to become an exact replica of the iconic ‘Herbie’, with countless invoices and receipts of parts, which credit the build which was carried out to the highest of standards.
The car subsequently presents in immaculate condition, with a full set of decals around the car, a full-length sliding sunroof and a stunning custom interior to match.
Mechanically, the car runs and drives without fault and although it doesn’t currently have an MOT, I would be more than happy to provide a fresh MOT to confirm this. The car has carried 79, 599 miles throughout its lifetime which is believed to be genuine. Below is a list of the works carried out to the spotless engine and running gear:
1300 Engine:
Electronic Ignition
New Fuel Lines in Copper
New Shock Absorbers
NewDrilled front Discs/ Pads & Calipers
New Speedo Cable
New Gearbox Mounts
Electronic Ignition, New Plugs & Leads
Heat Exchangers recommissioned and new cables and pipes installed throughout and heating works lovely now both front and rear – find another beetle which says this !
New Fuel Pump & Filter
New Belt
New Cartune Taper Tip Exaust pipes – Lovely Noise!
Interior:
New Upholstery in matching “Herbie” Stripes including door cards and with White parcel shelf
Seatbelts front and rear (all 3 point)
All panels fitted with Silentcoat sound deadening and foam/ insulation
New Rugs4Bugs Carpet Set and Footmat Set
New Headliner & Sunvisors
EMPI Short Shift Gear Lever
Steering wheel in matching white
Under Bonnet Carpet set and electrics tidy
Electrics:
RetroSound Vintage Bluetooth Headunit to single channel front grill speaker, rear 6x9 speakers and small rear mount under seat subwoofer
Remote Control Setup for Herbie to flash his lights/ beep his horn etc. (works approx. 20m away)
Security “Isolator” Keyswitch (Hidden)
Exterior:
Very Solid in Original Herbie White, Decals supplied from the USA in correct Herbie Specification by the Gent who did these for Disney.
Rear pop out windows
Opening Quarter windows
Earlier sloped wings/”W” Decklid and popes nose, longer bonnet
Towel Rail Bumpers
All Red rear lenses
Lockable Paris Beetles Sunroof in Herbie Grey
Herbie Showplates (Imported from USA) on quick release nuts for easy swapping
Replica Thorndyke Motor Importer Sticker (From the Original Film)
Smoothie wheel trims
Every cavity behind the engine, underneath etc. have been waxoyled and protected, underneath has been undersealed.
All in all probably the most solid VW Beetle you will find currently let alone Herbie Replica, so please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to come and view the car.
