| Author |
Message |
hylomatt
Samba Member
Joined: April 30, 2016
Posts: 378
Location: Florida
|
 Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
 |
|
i'm at work and not having the best of days but decided i was done working and i'd have a look at some craigslist ads for vws. i found this: https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/vw-bettle-bug/6718160648.html
it's been a frustrating day so when i saw this jazz:
| Quote: |
| Body is 100% solid. Car needs floor pan attention like all bugs. Has had aluminum pans put it in completely solid good for daily driving |
i'm thinking, wth does that all mean? get your story straight. some people... |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
hitest
Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008
Posts: 10296
Location: Prime Meridian, ID
|
| Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
I rarely add to these whines, but this ad from Spokane caught my attention for its originality:
https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/1979-vw-beetle-convertible/6721995953.html
Never have I seen a car that was actually in the Stiftung Museum! 
_________________
| EverettB wrote: |
I wonder what the nut looks like.
|
'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
FU#5 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ctknecht
Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2018
Posts: 46
Location: San Antonio, TX
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:23 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
Probably bought the car and that birth certificate paperwork was with it. I have the same paperwork, so I know how I will promote mine when I sell it  .
Anyone looking for "The only Diamond Blue 1969 Deluxe Beetle Autostick to be in the Stiftung Volkswagen Auto Museum and shipped that same year to the US and sold!"?
_________________
Chris & Chris
San Antonio, TX
1964 Beetle (still 1200cc) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hitest
Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008
Posts: 10296
Location: Prime Meridian, ID
|
| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
| ctknecht wrote: |
Probably bought the car and that birth certificate paperwork was with it. I have the same paperwork, so I know how I will promote mine when I sell it .
Anyone looking for "The only Diamond Blue 1969 Deluxe Beetle Autostick to be in the Stiftung Volkswagen Auto Museum and shipped that same year to the US and sold!"? |
Exactly !
I've had a few cars in that museum- and I'll be the first to say it knowing the quality of my cars, they're curator sucks.
_________________
| EverettB wrote: |
I wonder what the nut looks like.
|
'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
FU#5 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
wcfvw69 
Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004
Posts: 13389
Location: Arizona
|
| Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2219906
Seriously?
_________________
Contact me at [email protected]
Follow me on instagram @sparxwerksllc
Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours** |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Tim Donahoe
Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012
Posts: 11740
Location: Redding, CA
|
| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
I see this fairly often in the Samba Classifieds. “Bug for sale. Will trade for a bus.”
No shit? Look at the prices for buses, and tell me who in their right mind will trade a decent bus for a decent Bug?
Tim
_________________
Let's do the Time Warp again!
Richard O'Brien |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
APPLEGREENVW
Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2003
Posts: 2387
Location: Seekonk,Massachusetts USA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sb001
Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011
Posts: 10406
Location: NW Arkansas
|
| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
Iowa seems to be popping up with river blue metallic 79 Supers suddenly....
So there's this one:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2182078
Which is a bit ridiculous price. And then there's this one:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/784607081621212/pe...nger_share
Which seems to be a pretty good value.
_________________
I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor
Last edited by sb001 on Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:57 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vamram
Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012
Posts: 7299
Location: NOVA
|
| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
Given the vintage, low mileage and overall condition, except for that deflated passenger seat, seems reasonable to me.
that 2nd one looks like a steal.
_________________
Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
Click to view image
Save the Supers!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
APPLEGREENVW
Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2003
Posts: 2387
Location: Seekonk,Massachusetts USA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Deebs
Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2018
Posts: 248
Location: Chattanooga, TN
|
| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
I'm a rookie looking to get educated on car values.
From what knowledge I have gained, the 60s and earlier bugs have significant value (completely understandable).
That said, why is it I am always seeing the late 70s (76 and later specifically) beetles so highly advertised? It seems as though the early 70s models ask the least amount of money at sales. To add to this, late 70s convertibles are PROUD of their asking price. Is it because these were the last years of US beetles?
I own a 1971 Super Beetle. It isn't personal, but I have just noticed it more and more lately in for sale ads. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
EverettB
Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000
Posts: 69798
Location: Phoenix Metro
|
| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
| Deebs wrote: |
| That said, why is it I am always seeing the late 70s (76 and later specifically) beetles so highly advertised? It seems as though the early 70s models ask the least amount of money at sales. To add to this, late 70s convertibles are PROUD of their asking price. Is it because these were the last years of US beetles? |
I'm not sure if this is true of regular Beetle vs. Convertibles but I know A LOT of people bought the last Beetle Convertibles as investments. There seem to be a lot of those out there, often in super nice condition and even with really low mileage. Unfortunately for them because a lot of people did this, they were not some super awesome investment, especially if they were not kept up in pristine condition.
_________________
How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
wcfvw69
Samba Purist
Joined: June 10, 2004
Posts: 13389
Location: Arizona
|
| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:15 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
| EverettB wrote: |
| Deebs wrote: |
| That said, why is it I am always seeing the late 70s (76 and later specifically) beetles so highly advertised? It seems as though the early 70s models ask the least amount of money at sales. To add to this, late 70s convertibles are PROUD of their asking price. Is it because these were the last years of US beetles? |
I'm not sure if this is true of regular Beetle vs. Convertibles but I know A LOT of people bought the last Beetle Convertibles as investments. There seem to be a lot of those out there, often in super nice condition and even with really low mileage. Unfortunately for them because a lot of people did this, they were not some super awesome investment, especially if they were not kept up in pristine condition. |
This^^
In the last couple of years, several of these "investment", last year produced bug convertibles were put in auto auctions. They were 79's and 80'. The mileage was like less than 30 miles on them. Like Everett stated, they were bought, stored and never used back then. These VW's looked like they just came off the factory floor.
If I remember right, these brand new, never used convertibles sold in the $45-55k range based on color combos. I don't think these basically brand new last year produced convertibles are that rare either which was reflected by those prices. The other factor is not many people would buy one of these now because driving it would lower it's value.
I think the buyers were rich folks who wanted one in their car collections. I bet a few are now sitting in successful VW dealerships lobbies too.
_________________
Contact me at [email protected]
Follow me on instagram @sparxwerksllc
Decades of VW and VW parts restoration experience.
The Samba member since 2004.
**Now rebuilding throttle bodies for VW's and Porsche's**
**Restored German Bosch distributors for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored German Pierburg fuel pumps for sale or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche fuel pumps or I can restore yours**
**Restored Porsche distributors or I can restore yours** |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vamram
Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012
Posts: 7299
Location: NOVA
|
| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
Just installed new inner and outer window scrapers from West Coast Metric. I have to say, i'm not very impressed w/the fit of the aluminum frame or the quality of the clips that attach to the door. They're not formed w/the indent up enough so that they clip into place properly, and have like three fewer clips than the factory scraper. I actually replaced three of the installed clips w/the factory clips off of my old VW-stamped scraper.
_________________
Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
Click to view image
Save the Supers!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
APPLEGREENVW
Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2003
Posts: 2387
Location: Seekonk,Massachusetts USA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
APPLEGREENVW
Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2003
Posts: 2387
Location: Seekonk,Massachusetts USA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DurocShark
Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2004
Posts: 6624
Location: Crappy town in a crappy state. But the beach is nearby, so I have that going for me.
|
| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
I'd rock it. But not for $10k.
_________________
No boom today. Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vamram
Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012
Posts: 7299
Location: NOVA
|
| Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:56 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
| DurocShark wrote: |
I'd rock it. But not for $10k. |
I'm sure you'll be able to get it for a "reasonable" price eventually....that is one ugly f'ing Bug!!! I'd strip it and repaint it.
_________________
Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
Click to view image
Save the Supers!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
APPLEGREENVW
Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2003
Posts: 2387
Location: Seekonk,Massachusetts USA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hitest
Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008
Posts: 10296
Location: Prime Meridian, ID
|
| Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Late Model/Super and parts for sale |
|
|
| DurocShark wrote: |
I'd rock it. But not for $10k. |
That thing's got $400 worth of Autozone crap on it. Too bad he had to cross-pollinate a VW Trends look with Aisle six bling.
_________________
| EverettB wrote: |
I wonder what the nut looks like.
|
'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
FU#5 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
