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Costa66 Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2019 Posts: 58 Location: Fresno, CA
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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"Showroom condition" yet it has cal-look rubber and a rear apron that needs major attention. That's only some of the issues...
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5157 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Costa66 wrote: |
"Showroom condition" yet it has cal-look rubber and a rear apron that needs major attention. That's only some of the issues...
Josh |
Wonder who's showroom he's talking about. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69834 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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stale air wrote: |
Costa66 wrote: |
"Showroom condition" yet it has cal-look rubber and a rear apron that needs major attention. That's only some of the issues...
Josh |
Wonder who's showroom he's talking about. |
The showroom where Ruby is spell "Rubie"
I like his color-matched floor tiles and I wonder if the red crates are spare parts for this Bug
His name is cool: Dietrich Boost _________________ How to Post Photos
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9779 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Not a whine. This car has a very unique feature that I have never seen in an ACVW.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2660617
The text translated to English,
"VW Cox 1966 Driving School Price: 22000
Hello,
I am selling this 1966 beetle with the driving school option.
it has a double steering wheel, pedals, rear-view mirror. Everything is of course functional, the right steering wheel can be removed for "basic" driving. Ideal for long journeys you can replace yourself without stopping , driving is possible on both sides.
The engine is 1200 at 6v, it runs well, a little standard maintenance would possibly be expected.
The brakes are new, the tires are original so not 100% at the top.
The interior is clean but in its original state (no major damage such as tears or other)
Body level there is no perforating corrosion, an exterior refresh would be to be seen according to your wishes.
The vehicle has been stored since 2008, no MOT and foreign paper.
Price to be discussed in front of the vehicle only
contact by telephone preferably.
I remain available for any questions." _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
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Busstom Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2014 Posts: 3855 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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67rustavenger wrote: |
...This car has a very unique feature that I have never seen in an ACVW. |
Cool! All it needs now is wings
Adding pics for posterity...
_________________ My name's Steve and it's pronounced "Bust 'em" (cuz people think I'm Tom) 😏 |
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jays58s Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 2133 Location: Nor-Cal
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Where do people get their prices? I’ve noticed here and other places that people are putting ridiculous prices on their cars. I get it, they can ask whatever they want, but these are prices that I’m pretty sure nobody on the planet would pay. Here’s a perfect example….
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2661184 |
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5157 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2661630
Just swing on by and roll her up on the trailer....oh wait.. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
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ryans65 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2016 Posts: 1264 Location: Yulee FL
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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at first I thought well that's not too bad, then I saw the rear was smashed on both sides |
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sportin-wood Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 2009 Location: Texas
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latinporsche911 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Walla Walla
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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"Still in original Foxcraft primer with decal"
I recall seeing 1 or 2 NOS skirts years back, and their original decal wasnt microscopic. I know my eyesight is not what it use to be, but I cant see any decal. 🤔🤔 |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69834 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Does anyone know how to tell if they are originals?
Someone reported these are reproductions but they could be incorrect.
There are definitely some repros that look the same to me but I don't know what to check so I could be mistaken. _________________ How to Post Photos
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latinporsche911 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Walla Walla
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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EverettB wrote: |
Does anyone know how to tell if they are originals?
Someone reported these are reproductions but they could be incorrect.
There are definitely some repros that look the same to me but I don't know what to check so I could be mistaken. |
As best as I can tell (from what I've seen and read here on thesamba, and the pair I have), they seem legit. It seems to have the VW-1 on one of them. I think I remember reading that one skirt has the vw-1 engraving on bottom lip and on the top lip of the other skirt. I've forgotten to verify if this is so don't know if that's true. |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69834 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:36 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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latinporsche911 wrote: |
EverettB wrote: |
Does anyone know how to tell if they are originals?
Someone reported these are reproductions but they could be incorrect.
There are definitely some repros that look the same to me but I don't know what to check so I could be mistaken. |
As best as I can tell (from what I've seen and read here on thesamba, and the pair I have), they seem legit. It seems to have the VW-1 on one of them. I think I remember reading that one skirt has the vw-1 engraving on bottom lip and on the top lip of the other skirt. I've forgotten to verify if this is so don't know if that's true. |
Thank you.
I looked through the site and I think I found the ad he bought them from a few years ago. They were being sold as originals by another long-term member.
So I do think they are real. _________________ How to Post Photos
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sportin-wood Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 2009 Location: Texas
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:30 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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EverettB wrote: |
...So I do think they are real. |
Just out of curiosity, are there people that'll pay close to the $5500 asking price out there? _________________ .
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69834 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:42 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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sportin-wood wrote: |
EverettB wrote: |
...So I do think they are real. |
Just out of curiosity, are there people that'll pay close to the $5500 asking price out there? |
I don't know.
2 people said they were interested, no offer was made so maybe? _________________ How to Post Photos
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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jays58s Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 2133 Location: Nor-Cal
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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And those pictures make it look WAY better than it really is. That car is a disaster, and the seller is super unrealistic. |
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jays58s Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 2133 Location: Nor-Cal
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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Apparently there’s a trend for overly priced cars. Here’s another example of a horribly restored car for way more than you could even get for a properly restored one…
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2667702 |
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6T5 square Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2005 Posts: 1084 Location: Dover, DE
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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jays58s wrote: |
And those pictures make it look WAY better than it really is. That car is a disaster, and the seller is super unrealistic. |
I'm curious Jay, what do you find so disastrous about this one and the next one you posted?
I don't mind when people come here and say it's a horrible car but at least explain yourself. _________________ John
65 square 1500S (weezer) sold but always on my mind
60 beetle (Ned)
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EVfun Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2012 Posts: 5492 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic |
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I'm seeing a reproduction bumper in the back, better check for other damage. I see a front hood that appears to have a newer finish and some missing fender beading, better check for other damage. I see a cheap dull respray that got much of the rubber, check everywhere for rust and damage. I see basic aftermarket seat covers, not uncommon for a 60+ year old car but look it over carefully -- is it really only 30 years in service? There are no engine or trunk shots, no undercarriage shots, no detail photos of any kind. It might be worth something, but $22k for a small window that needs a restoration is more than I would pay. _________________
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