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1970 Restored Volkswagen Classic Beetle Converted All-electric Vehicle Show Car on 2040-cars

US $17,999.99
Year:1970 Mileage:150424
Location:

Livermore, California, United States

Livermore, California, United States
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Up for bid is my 1970 Classic VW beetle sedan restore and converted to electric. Car has been in many car shows and first place winner of the 2012 and 2013 Plug-in-America show in Cupertino, CA. Family owned and always garaged by non smoker owner, Currently everyday driver with a range of approximately 75 miles or more. Converted by life long EV converter and conversion school teacher and instructor, with no expenses barred. Over $35k invested in car using the top notch equipment available. No short cuts or make shift equipment used or considered. This car is a one of a kind and cannot be matched anywhere for quality. Dependability is top notch due to the quality of the components and the workmanship taken in the conversion. Look at the pictures and I believe you will agree. I have included many pictures of the areas you may want to see, contact seller for pictures of specifics if needed. I have included a list of the components below for your information. Contact seller at 925.292.8565 for additional information.

Completely restored to bare metal with the best show primers & paint available

All chrome trim replaced with new parts

Tinted windshield replaced original non tinted 

3 Phase AC-45 motor capable of 130lbs of torque and 75hp at 105vdc

Curtis 1238-6501 Fully User Programmable Controller rated at 105vdc maximum.

Largest available Elcon 6kw charger putting out over 41amp charging with 6-cooling fans

31 - Brand New 180ah CALB Li-ion batteries total 19kwh

BMS circuitry protecting batteries with alarm for over/under charge & shutoff

State of Charge meter showing all specifics of the power system

Emergency disconnect switch and circuit breaker for isolation of battery circuit

Forward/reverse electric switch

Original front and rear seats modified for comfort

New headliner (original ivory) over new thick roof insulation

Original water drip over motor (rare)

Original water drip in front air intake

Analog ammeter

Analog Voltmeter

Full time high quality DC-DC converter

Li-ion 48ah 12vdc battery for accessories (tesla type cells)

Water cooled heat sink for Controller with fans

Thermostat controlled blower for additional  motor cooling

All light bulbs changed to LED

Headlights replaced with bright low power halogen

J1772 charging port in gas filler area for 110/220vac charging

Can be charged with public charging station or 110/220vac at home.

Racing disk brakes on all 4 wheels

Re-generation braking provides about 90% of breaking needs

Stainless steel running boards

NEW Super quiet Bridgestone tires

Chrome reverse wide rims

Transaxle rebuilt with German parts

Capable of freeway speeds in 3rd or 4th gear

Faster than regular ICE VW

Noiseless driving as in super silent

Removable dash mounted GPS

Original VW radio

Storage area in front

Shipping service available to anywhere in the US (low cost shipping available)

Optional tow bar NEW unused



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