What do you think about this bug for sale ?

[KingAir42]

It’s been on here for awhile now. I really like standards. He’s asking 20K. Seems like a bit much to me, but what do you guys think ?

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2332971

[bad91teg]

looks super clean. real nice . I think 20 is on the top end of the spectrum. being so original makes you think about that 20k lol

[ZENVWDRIVER]

I like standard's the most - that '60 is very nice, but it's a 1960 - if I had $20K to spend, i'd look at type ones, older than 3/55, with semaphores, large fuel tank, oval or split dash, smaller lights and so on...

… '60's are nice and the lasta' the old schoolers, but no cigar - is just me - AS my cutoff for type ones is 3/55.

I don't thionk you could go wrong with that CANADIAN STANDARD
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[67 Florida Deluxe]

"Tastefully lowered" is an oxymoron, but I'll try to stay otherwise objective in my analysis . It looks like an exceptional car. Putting the stance and all associated parts back to original should be included in the price (as it may be.) That, IMHO, recovers some value. The seller touts ORIGINAL PAINT in the description, but I wonder why there's a wee sliver of blue overspray present on a window gasket . Look a the google photo gallery at IMG_4612 in the upper left corner and there's the paint on the gasket. Does it kill the value. No. Maybe it's just a very OLD respray and the seller just assumes it to be original. Or maybe it was an area that needed some attention at some point. Who knows? I'd really want to see undercarriage pics and quite a few. It is certainly a contender for a premium price if it as honest as the photos seem to represent (notwithstanding the re-spray question.) See if you can find a Sambian in Miami to go take an objective gander. In the meantime, talk to the seller and get a "gut-check." Ask for any detailed photos that will help satisfy your questions about condition. A seller's willingness (or lack thereof) to accommodate tells me a lot.
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[Joe 20]

I'd offer him less. It's been on here for a while and enclosed shipping from Miami to Bakersfield Ca. is going to be expensive. Nice car though.

[APPLEGREENVW]

Why would anybody pay anything near 20K for a vintage vw? I don't get it.
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[txoval]

Just for comparison, I paid $12k for my 54 Oval in similar condition in 2011.

No way would I pay $20k for that car. The originality is nice, but it needs some attention. I’d say it’s worth $10k, but you have to decide what you’re willing to spend.

[bluebus86]

Rust issues around window seal, evidence of respray on rubber window seal, roof paint worn thru, door window sill paint worn thru, rust on left front wheel rim, plus lowered, all add up to less than 20k as a good price.
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[KingAir42]

Yeah, 10K is what I am willing to pay

[KingAir42]

Since were here, I might take a look at this tomorrow. Not a fan of the color, or the wheels, but it seems clean for the price.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2349611

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[txoval]

Very few Beetles priced at $20k+ sell quickly.

There are a dozen plus Ovals in the classifieds right now between $12k and $18k, that appear in equal condition. It’s difficult to prove original condition on a 50+ year old vehicle and how much value that means to a buyer varies.

I’d go for this one over the original you posted any day of the week

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2316421

Or

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2259901

[heimlich]

Buy one for $3k and spend your other $17k painting and fixing it. Then you know it's right.
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[gt1953]

I have to agree with some of the above. you are doing the right thing and shop shop shop. We have and walked away from several over priced needs tons of stuff cars. The last car we found parked for ten years under pine trees for $850.00. A complete unmolested car. Now it is running and driving to our safety specs. Took forever to get the sap off which did save the original paint. Nothing wrong with finding one done, just keep in mind that you may have to undo some stuff.
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[KTPhil]

I guess the old adage that a car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it holds.

I wouldn't pay that much for a Bug that only a VW nut would pay the premium -- for a rare (in the US) model. Many wouldn't notice. Driving it will age it and diminish its value further.

Have we sunk to the point where a leap-day car is somehow worth more?

Did I miss it, or was no mileage given?

But if that model is what you are jonesing for, then its worth it, right?

[KingAir42]