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PostPosted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:31 pm    Post subject: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

Hello everyone
I need a little help identifying this convertible bug. I am a type 3 guy and a little rusty identifying bugs by sight. The car is in a locked yard but I was able to take these photos. The questions I have are.

What year ?
Are the fenders, hood , deck lid , bumpers , mirrors , windows, convertible top correct?
What would be a good price with no motor ? ( sitting high )

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

… Built to look like a European car - doubt that it is though - I like the '50s GM car with the windshield visor, 3 cars, up the row - that bug looks like a mid-'60s ( 64 or '65) - i'd never buy from that lot - keep looking! Whatever they are asking > is too much - nice, new top - bet that shop is selling it. - z
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 2:41 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

I'd say beware - car has been 'restored' but is missing the body/bonnet trim strips and bonnet handle. has had a new cabrio outer top fitted but it looks a bit skinny, as if there's not enough wadding underneath, and non-standard rear edge fitting. non original running boards.
possibly a 65-66 car, judging by the decklid and door handles, but only the numbers will say for sure... you would need a thorough check over the bodywork for bodge repairs and bondo.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:47 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

Thank you for the information. If the numbers say it’s a 64-66 and the body and pan are in good shape is it worth anything? Only looking for a daily driver not to start a full resto. Im no stranger to a project. Just don’t want old school fenders and stuff on the wrong body.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:01 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

gamer810 wrote:
Hello everyone
I need a little help identifying this convertible bug.

That Aatco shop is less than 10 miles from me !!!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:43 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

gamer810 wrote:
Thank you for the information. If the numbers say it’s a 64-66 and the body and pan are in good shape is it worth anything? Only looking for a daily driver not to start a full resto. Im no stranger to a project. Just don’t want old school fenders and stuff on the wrong body.


… I'd buy a much more reliable (and comfortable) Civic, with a/c - my '05 was only $3300 - z
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8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:46 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

Cusser wrote:
gamer810 wrote:
Hello everyone
I need a little help identifying this convertible bug.

That Aatco shop is less than 10 miles from me !!!


… you know anything, 'bout that shop ? I would not buy from them - z
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:49 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

Looks like the body is 1965, tall glass and no center defroster vent on the dash
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:19 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

I know it’s an upholstery shop not a car dealer.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:18 am    Post subject: Re: Help identifying this convertible Reply with quote

ZENVWDRIVER wrote:
Cusser wrote:
That Aatco shop is less than 10 miles from me !!!


… you know anything, 'bout that shop ? I would not buy from them - z


Me - I never heard of that Aatco shop before. Apparently I pass it whenever I o to my daughter's place, and never saw it.
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