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1962 Vw Ragtop Bug- Original Paint- Awesome Patina- Like Vw Bus on 2040-cars

US $10,500.00
Year:1962 Mileage:7
Location:

Los Gatos, California, United States

Los Gatos, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:1600CC
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
Year
: 1962
Mileage: 7
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: .
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD

Please have ALL funds in place prior to bidding.

PATINA at ITS BEST is an UNDERSTATEMENT!


FIRST time offered to the public is my JAW DROPPING ORIGINAL PAINT Turkis 1962 Ragtop PATINA MONSTER Bug still wearing its original black plates from the day it was purchased new in 1962. This bug gets more attention than you can possibly imagine! If you don’t like attention this is not the car for you. In all my years of being involved in Volkswagens, many have said this bug has the COOLEST patina and “look” they have ever seen, and I FULLY agree.

Let’s get started: I'm offering my 1962 Original paint Ragtop bug at NO RESERVE, high bidder wins. As many would agree original paint survivor cars are more appealing and sought after than your everyday restored bugs. This car has it all, a look that only Mother Nature and over 40+ years can create. It has an awesome running 1600cc single port with a mild cam, new custom exhaust, and complete servicing 500 miles ago, the engine has excellent compression and always starts right up. The transmission was recently rebuilt and works great as well. All the electrical works as it should, blinkers, lights, wipers, etc. It has all new brakes, new battery, new clutch, etc. it has added early snowflake taillights. Anything that needed to be performed to keep it maintained mechanically was done.

It has a 6" narrowed adjustable beam with NEW 4.5 Porsche Empi Wheels in the front with adapters along with NEW 165-60-15's in the front and NEW 5.5 Porsche Empi wheels in the rear with NEW 195-55-15's and Porsche 5x130 new rear drums in the rear along with an alignment so the bug goes down the road straight. The wheels are custom painted with black centers. I have over $2k in just the wheels, tires, and adapters alone! It has custom drop plates in the rear so it doesn’t wear out the rear tires. Being as low as it is, it actually rides pretty nice. If needed, I can raise the car back up to accommodate the shippers for an additional $150. In my opinion the stance is awesome!

The seats were redone a few years back and still look really nice. The carpet, door panels, and headliner are still intact and original and would need replacing to take the interior to the next level. However it never bothered me as it goes with the theme of the bug.

All the chrome and glass are in real nice shape for its age. It has the rare popout windows which is a nice accessory as well. Its really solid and cancer free. It has a patch in the passenger side of the floor pan and that’s it. Everything else on the car is solid. Of course it has some minor scuffs, chips and KILLER PATINA, to be expected for an unrestored vehicle of its age. It has NEVER been hit front or rear, no BS stories etc. The bug goes down the road straight and drives awesome! It has the rare popout windows which is a nice accessory as well.

This 1962 Ragtop bug can’t be replaced or duplicated for any amount of money. Its the real deal. No fake patina or bs stories. In my opinion, it has the BEST Patina on planet earth. I have a clear California title in hand.

Please don’t ask me for a buy it now or my lowest price. If you’re serious, I will entertain serious offers; lowballers will be ignored. I reserve the right to end the listing early for any reason at any time. Lastly, no trades please.

Overseas buyers are welcome to bid. I will do my best to assist the buyers in a smooth transaction throughout the entire process. Thank you, good luck and happy bidding.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: I require a $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit immediately upon auction's end. The final purchase price of the 1962 VW Ragtop Bug will be due and paid in full within (3) business days via bank deposit or wire transfer. Once the funds clear, we will forward you the title and the 1962 VW Ragtop Bug will be released to the new owner. The final payment MUST be verified and cleared by our bank prior to releasing the truck. Please, do not bid if you are not a serious buyer and do not have funds readily available. As a bidder, you are urged to inspect and/or ask any questions prior to making a bid. By bidding on this vehicle, you understand and accept that you are bidding to own this vehicle; there will be NO warranties, buybacks, or refunds. All sales are final; no exceptions. The winning bidder must contact us immediately via email upon winning the auction. The email must include all your contact details. We will be happy to work with your shipper throughout the entire process. The buyer will be responsible for any/all transportation charges, taxes, and title fees if required by there state or country.


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