Hi All,
Im new to the bug game and Im looking for my first Beetle. I just sold a cortina to free up some cash but I still dont have hell of a lot - around 1K. Whats my chances of getting a half decent Beetle for that price? Not bothered about the paint work or interior but I’d like a good runner and one with a solid shell.
Can anyone help?
Im in the Wishaw, Lanarkshire area
I am selling my 1982 Beetle ( Mexican ) (not strut model) 1600cc. MOT March and just taxed for 6 months. It is silver and reasonable condition. Lots of history over the last 7 years and money spent. NOt perfect and will require some welding come MOT time. Very reliable and quite powerful for a BUG. Item no 4573597854 . I am in Coatbridge if your interested in viewing. PS I am not desperate to sell this , but your welcome to view and it is in your price bracket!
there a picture from your ebay for any peeps
Cheers mate, I can’t decide whether to sell or not??!! I have a 72 tax exempt one, but I just know this one is better. Decisuions decisions :think :think :think :think :think
bizman - 2005-09-07 9:41 AM
I am selling my 1982 Beetle ( Mexican ) (not strut model) 1600cc. MOT March and just taxed for 6 months. It is silver and reasonable condition. Lots of history over the last 7 years and money spent. NOt perfect and will require some welding come MOT time. Very reliable and quite powerful for a BUG. Item no 4573597854 . I am in Coatbridge if your interested in viewing. PS I am not desperate to sell this , but your welcome to view and it is in your price bracket!
Hi,
Sounds interesting, seen it on eBay, what welding do you think it would need for the next MOT and do you know any good/cheap welders?!!!
Rear quarter at very bottom requires repair and possibly bumper hangers, can’t quite remember. Welders, well I would save a packet and buy one. It’s quite easy once you practice a bit. I’ve seen some right dodgy welding by so called professionals! Greg at Stonehouse (Bus Stop Ecosse ?) is apparently a trustworthy guy. I am only considering selling it as I have bought a tax exempt one and have to concentrate on one a t a time. Basically I am skint and tax exempt is the way to go for me. It’s 1600cc so full tax!! Your welcome to come and have a look. It has a bid on it already at £850. I will negotiate and end early for a local. The first bidder is from Cambridge!. I sold my mates 1962 project recently on e-bay and the guy collected and took it to Portsmouth!
Hi,
The welding doesnt sound too bad (I think!!) Im going to ask a few questions on the forum about the welding bits you mentioned to see how much of a job it is, but I would like to see the car if possible. I’ll contact you thru ebay to come see it.
That fact that its a mexican import and you say its not a strut does that mean its kind of standard? I know nowt about beetles, except the engine is in the boot!!!
Yes, it has a flat windscreen, and no struts (good or bad?) It basically is the same as say a 1972 model (I think). It has moder stuff: alternator, disc brakes etc. Please note : as stated in e-bay, this car is not mint, it has been welded a fair bit. Obviuosly i f it was mint as with all Beetles, it would be worth substantially more. It is not a modern car, and will require constant maintenance and welding (at times) to keep it on the road. If I keep it I am going to do a body off resto on it ( mainly to re-chassis it onto a tax exempt one).
Your welcome to view though and I will show you all the faults. Siome of the past welding is pretty poor - as in plates here, plates there etc. Typical keep it running stuff. :huh: :huh: :huh:
