Need advice on selling my '67

[skabonner]

So I've had this beetle for a few years and now its time to move on, as much as it pains me. The thing is I am not getting very many bites, and its been up for a few months. So I thought I would ask you guys, am I ask too much, and should I do something to it to make it more desirable? I.e. Lower it, patina it, etc.

I bought it for $4250 a few years back, and it seems that beetle values have gone up, plus I've put about $4000 into it, plus all my time. Not that I'm expecting to get all that back, I'd just like to think I've increased the value.

P.s. I've also tried cl, ebay, and have taken it to one or two shows around here in so cal.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1684015
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[pb_foots]

Nice looking car, I'm surprised you haven't gotten any bites at 5K. If I was in the market it would make the short list.

Please don't 'patina' that car. There's enough rusty pieces of crap around already.

Maybe autotrader? or whatever they call the version for older cars.

[skabonner]

[hitest]

So whatever it takes, put 5 lug wheels on it and over-rider bumpers- those are two of the core essences of '67 beetles (rims are $10 each anywhere). White paint is a hard sell on that car without a sunroof- because of course, sunroof cars sell in any color- nothing to do there. Ditch the 80s-ish chrome thingies on the engine- especially the coiled wire and air cleaner- cause it looks like kids have been playing in there in today's terms ($20 max anywhere for an air-cleaner). Plan on $4000 once those items are addressed- because lest we forget- you are still in California- where that car is duplicated all over town for $3500. I'm being honest here.

I don't think playing the R.K. Smith card is helping that car. He's into the entire custom car scene, not just VWs- and everyone knows it.
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[gt1953]

I do not get the 4 bolt on the wide five car especially a 67. Agree with the over riders. Ad them back.
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[skabonner]

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[skabonner]

[shortride]

Being in California I would imagine the VW Beetle market would be fairly competitive.
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Retired US Army - 21 years 11B40, 173rd Airborne Brig. - Vietnam Combat Veteran

[cyclehobby]

Very nice car. Being from the east coast, I would think you'd have little problem getting $5K for it, but I guess it could be that in California, there are simply more good examples to choose from.

As others stated, if I was in the market (and not all the way over here in NJ!!) I'd consider it seriously for $5K.

Good luck. I hope you get your price.
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[grandpa pete]

As an old guy I interpret " fun to drive " and " racey " as some kid has been hotrodding this.....Take the Fin off . Another " race car driver " indicator

67 is a unique year for the restoration buff...If I want a hotrod There are many others out there

NOTE ; there are more " old guys " with $5000 for a toy than college kids

My 2 cents
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[johnnypan]

Simplify the text in your ad..it doesn't matter that its owned by a mechanic or was owned by an ex hot vw's writer..eliminate all the negative stuff too,you want to draw a buyer in,not chase him away...so stuff like "its a 10 ft car" needs to go...same with the overheat tag...now he thinks it might run hot..just go simple and positive with the text... once you have someone looking at it,roll out the hot vw's/mechanic angle,that kinda stuff can close a deal once the fish is on the line..but do it verbally when the fish is gazing at the car with that glazed donut look on his face

[Joey]

[6Kabrio7]

I'm sure the dash being cut doesn't help. If you're selling it though it's probably not worth fixing at this point.
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[skabonner]

[9pin]

Like the others, I would definitely bite if it had nice stock wheels and a more stock-looking engine. Lose the rear fin for sure, but I don't mind the euro bumpers and fog lamps. I think that adds just enough old-world, tasteful uniqueness.
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Yet another person with a '66 project: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=526418

[pb_foots]

isn't that a Herrod helper wing?

I might remove it, but keep it in the trunk. IIRC, they actually work to improve aerodynamics.

[wardvwracer]

Just my $.02...

Wheels make the car. I understand you have front disc brakes which changes the rims to 4-lug. Maybe put some Empi 4-lug sprints on the car (the aftermarket aluminum ones). If your rear drums are 4-lug too, you're all set. If not, converting the rear drums to 4 lug is simple.

You might have to drop about $400 in the new rims, but re-use your tires and it will make a big difference in the appearance.

FWIW, your price seems decent to me.
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1969 Beetle Convertible
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