1956 Original Paint Patina Ragtop Oval, New 1915cc, Matching #'s, Freeway Flier on 2040-cars
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1915cc
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Ragtop deluxe
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: 4 speed freeway flier
Mileage: 90,400
Exterior Color: Black
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Up for sale is an original paint 1956 ragtop deluxe that spent 30 years in dry storage (1981-2011). Rebuilt freeway flier transmission with a 3.88 R&P (70mph cruising speed), and new 1915cc engine just broke in with only a few hundred miles on it. This car is peppy and fun to drive!
New tires on custom made to order (by BBS) sprint star wheels. Rebuilt drop spindles, new KYB shocks, new brakes all around, new Wolfsburg West canvas top, new window rubber, new wipers, various seals, etc. Included in the sale is a set of Wolfsburg West front door window scrapers, felt window guides, outer perimeter door seals, and front hood seal. Bug is converted to 12v with all lights working, new bulbs, new HD battery with 3 year warranty, and new auto starter.
Matching door, decklid, and ignition key. Original pans with matching numbers body and chassis. Original upholstery, panels, and paint. Correct, original two fold '56 only mid-year ragtop assembly. Reupholster, or throw a shirt over the front backrests as I have; they're comfortable as is.
Since this car sat in storage for a long time, it does not have the typical driving rust of a car this age. All of the metal is original. It has never been restored, so what you see is what it is. The heater channels are solid with a little bit of rust on the driver side top from the carpet, a little above the jack points, front firewall corners, front apron tray, and the sides of the rear pans... much, much less than a typical, unrestored '56, let alone a ragtop. H aprons are straight front and rear. This car needs no metal work to drive: it is currently my reliable daily, insured and registered in my name.
Gorgeous patina! I started rubbing out the paint by hand and it could use a little more work to blend out real nice. The right rear fender is the only body panel that has been repainted (long ago). The remaining three fenders are original, also the 4 tab hood, doors, front and rear aprons, and "W" decklid.
There is a crack in the front window right under where the left wiper blade sits, but its not very noticeable. I also wanted to mention that the front tires sometimes rub a little at full steering lock and suspension compression. If this were to bother you, a set of 145's would solve this problem, and a 155 move to spare. If the buyer were to want this swapped around prior to pick up, we can work that out.
1915cc engine is as follows: brand new aluminum HD block, new Scat crank and 4340 rods, CB lightened flywheel and etched pulley, Sachs clutch, CB cam and lifters, CB full flow Maxi pump, AA 94 pistons/cyls, DRD big valve dual spring racing heads, chromoly pushrods, genuine Weber 44 IDF with CB manifold, new exhaust, Carter electric fuel pump, and vintage 010 mechanical distributor.
If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks,
K
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