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Everett's 1963 Notchback
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I purchased this 1963 Sunroof Notchback "S" from the original owner in Southern California on July 10, 1999.
It is now my Daily Driver.

SOLD

History
Purchased new in 1964 at a dealership in Germany
Used by the original owner in Germany while in the Armed Forces until 1967
Brought into the United States in 1967.
Used as daily driver until 1999, when I bought it.
I have been using it as a daily driver for the past ~9000 miles, 50 miles/day


Front

Rear

Engine

Front seats

Rear Seats

Dash and
EMPI wheel

Photos I used to sell it
aaa.jpg (55139 bytes) airshield.jpg (50470 bytes) back.jpg (66960 bytes) cluster.jpg (69058 bytes) decklid.jpg (63450 bytes)
ding1.jpg (46661 bytes) ding2.jpg (62524 bytes) doorpull.jpg (44660 bytes) doorseal.jpg (58611 bytes) ds.jpg (77170 bytes)
ds_int.jpg (75228 bytes) dsdoorpanel.jpg (76863 bytes) dsnose.jpg (76126 bytes) empiwhl.jpg (70499 bytes) eng.jpg (79013 bytes)
engcvr.jpg (67400 bytes) flqp.jpg (78719 bytes) flqp2.jpg (73256 bytes) frnt.jpg (66773 bytes) fuelpmp.jpg (86733 bytes)
psgrsd.jpg (87554 bytes) psnose.jpg (78848 bytes) psrqp.jpg (64892 bytes) rear_up.jpg (76279 bytes) reardwn.jpg (80317 bytes)
rfqp.jpg (67493 bytes) rlqp.jpg (75498 bytes) sunroof.jpg (53627 bytes) tach2.jpg (49016 bytes) wndshld.jpg (69325 bytes)

Features
Sunroof
Repainted once, correct color.
Rebuilt 1500 engine - 15K
Rebuilt transmission - 25K
Recent brakes
12-volt
Redone interior - Fully carpeted, Sheepskin seat covers
Carpeted dash cover
AM/FM/Cassette radio, speakers installed in rear deck
White needle speedo - installed when vehicle was brought into the States in 1967.
Push button dash replaced - it burned up and was replaced with '65 style knobs by the local VW dealer
(I have a replacement push-button dash)
Complete - toolkit, jack, owner's manual, etc..
Dealer installed 1500 "S" engine

Factory options
Factory reverse light
Factory door handle finger guards
Factory sunroof wind guard
Dealer-installed German seatbelts
Dealer-provided German car cover

Options I added
Type 3 tach
Camber Compensator
EMPI wheel

Recent work
All rubber brake hoses
Fuel lines
Tranny fluid
Engine oil
Axle boots
Front wheel cylinder
Full tune-up
New Michelin tires (over $300!)
E-brake cables
Fuel pump


Data

VIN # 1030xx
Engine # Original Unknown
Original Color Pearl Weiss (Pearl White)
Constructed Around October, 1962

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