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Modified 1967 Volkswagen Beetle is up for auction

The VW Beetle is a legendary car from a German car manufacturer that was the inspiration for the now legendary car from another German manufacturer, the Porsche 911. It was produced since 1938, and in 1998 VW introduced the “New Beetle” which in 2011 was replaced by the last variant of the “Beetle “. It remained in production until 2019, when production ceased. Not many of them survived in their original condition, so they were often modified. One such example, a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle is up for auction.

This Volkswagen Beetle is powered by a modified air-cooled 2,332cc flat-four engine with dual Weber 48IDF carburetors. The engine is paired with a Rancho Pro Street four-speed manual transaxle that sends power to the rear wheels. It is mounted on 16″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 175/60 front and 215/60 rear Goodyear Assurance tires.

The car is finished in factory Savannah Beige, and is in good condition. It is equipped with 2D1 headlights, running boards, fender-mounted antenna, amber and red taillight lenses, chrome-finished bumpers with overriders, an aftermarket exhaust system, front discs and rear drums.

Inside, low-back front bucket seats are upholstered in beige cloth and vinyl that also covers the rear bench and door panels, with a matching headliner and dash. In front of the driver is a three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit mechanical odometer showing 5,682 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a Sapphire V push-button AM radio, front lap belts, and a passenger-side grab handle.

The auction ends on November 10 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $20,000. This Beetle is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment in California with a tool kit and a clean Indiana title.

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1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe Project is up for auction

There are many examples of Porsche’s first production car that have been superbly restored, but every owner wants their car to be personalized. This 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe is exactly what most enthusiasts want, a future project.

The car was off the road for more than three decades, and the current owner bought it 25 years ago. Since then, the car was forgotten, and now it’s time for the future owner to breathe new life into it.

The Reutter-built body was in very poor condition. It was stripped and all removable parts such as floor pans, front and rear seats, trim, lenses, door handles, and bumpers were removed, revealing damage and rust. The windshield and rear window were retained in place. The car features an ivory steering wheel while the removed five-digit odometer reads 38,448 miles (true mileage is unknown).

The car comes with replacement parts such as nose panel, fenders, floors, rockers, Bosch headlights, taillights, rear plate light, refurbished wedge signals, horn grilles, bumpers, bumperttes, overriders, remanufactured exterior badges, wiper blades, fender, closing panels, fender supports, headlight buckets, disassembled chrome window trim, brake drums and shoes, window regulators, front and rear seats, steering wheel, horn button, ash tray, speedometer and tachometer cables.

The Porsche 356A 1600 is powered by a disassembled 1.6L flat-four engine (code 81240), paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. It is mounted on 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 195/65 Hankook Optimo H724 tires.

Along with the car, the future owner receives a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name and copies of Kardex documents that list the factory color, identification numbers, and initial delivery to Hoffman Motor Company in New York.

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1965 Porsche 356C ‘Karmann’ for sale

In 1964, the last version of Porsche‘s first production model, the 356, arrived on the market. It was only produced for one year, but the demand for this model was very strong in North America, so the company decided to sell it the following year as well. One example, a 1965 Porsche 356C ‘Karmann’ is up for auction.

This Porsche 356C is powered by a rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It is mounted on black 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 175/60 Yokohama Avid Envigor tires.

The car is finished in Slate Grey, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It should also be noted that it was owned by the first owner for 46 years. It is equipped with a Karmann body, Koni shocks, four-wheel disc brakes, amber headlight lenses, a twin-grille deck lid, and replacement exhaust components. The bumpers and rocker panel trim have been removed.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Bordeaux leather (Autobahn Interiors of San Diego) that also covers the door panels and dash. In front of the driver is a rebuilt three-spoke steering wheel (Mo-Ma Manufacturing of Albuquerque) behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 90,310 miles. Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt push-button radio, a ceiling covered with a perforated white headliner, and gray square-weave carpets covered with black coco mats.

The car comes with an owner’s manual, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on November 3 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $55,555.

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