Modified 1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1970
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Beetle
- VIN: 1102891442
- Mileage Shown: 26,000mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Nogaro Blue
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0057315
This 1970 Volkswagen Beetle was refurbished and modified in Europe before being imported to the U.S. under previous ownership. Finished in the Audi color of Nogaro Blue over a black interior, this Beetle features Classic Touring bucket seats, a MOMO Prototipo steering wheel, a roll bar, Koni shocks, front and rear sway bars, Porsche Boxster front brakes, and Porsche Cup 1-style 17” wheels. It derives power from an over-bored 1.9-liter flat-four engine with twin Weber 40 IDF carburetors, CB Performance intake manifolds and cylinder heads, 94mm Mahle pistons and cylinders, Gene Berg chromoly pushrods, an Engle FK-8 camshaft, a 123ignition distributor, and a CSP Products Python exhaust. This tastefully modified Beetle is now being offered for auction out of California.
This Beetle has been refinished in the Audi color of Nogaro Blue, including a fully powder-coated chassis. It comes equipped with body-colored bumpers, black running boards, dual side mirrors, Hella vintage-style yellow fog lights, a front-mounted oil cooler, a 23-slot engine cover, and Porsche Cup 1-style 17”x7.5” five-spoke wheels. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The black interior has been redone and fitted with a roll bar, Classic Touring bucket seats, Sparco safety harnesses, and a three-spoke MOMO Prototipo steering wheel. Other accessories include a Bug-Tech shifter, black rubber floor mats, VDO instrumentation, dashboard-mounted auxiliary gauges, and an under-dash stereo.
Power comes from a replacement air-cooled flat-four engine sourced from a Volkswagen Type 3. It has been rebuilt to a 1.9-liter displacement and features twin Weber 40 IDF carburetors, CB Performance Big Beef IDF intake manifolds, CB Performance Panchito 044 cylinder heads, 94mm Mahle pistons and cylinders, an Engle FK-8 camshaft, Gene Berg chromoly pushrods, 1.4 ratio hi-lift rocker arms, and a 69mm eight-pin counterweight crankshaft. The engine also includes a HARDI electric fuel pump, a 30mm oil pump, a front-mounted oil cooler, a 123ignition distributor, and a CSP Products Python exhaust system. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transaxle with urethane mounts. The suspension features front and rear stabilizer bars, adjustable front axle supports, a steering damper, and Koni shock absorbers. The front brakes have been converted to discs with Porsche Boxster 4-piston calipers.
This sale will include a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: "This 1970 Bug is powerful and has amazing handling. It will keep up with many Porsches in the canyon. Super fun to drive and gets plenty of attention at your local Cars and Coffee."
Comments (13)
Bid in the amount of $6,000
Thanks for the quick reply. Yep time for tires. Especially on this hot rod.
@Lottacars, correct no Fuel injection. It has twin Webers and no A/C.
Brakes mileage 16k
Most tires need replacement after 7 years but Michelins recommend 10 year replacement .
Thanks for the bid!
Not fuel injected and no a/c, correct? Beautiful looking car.
9 year old tires need replacing. You may not see cracks.
How many miles on the brakes?
Tires are from 2/16 I added a photo. No cracking and still soft.
Brakes are like new, stops on a dime!
Additional content has been added to the gallery for this listing.
Age of tires and brakes?
@Lottacars, the car was built in Germany around
2013. Some of the modifications were done by kershner a Germany tuner. Then car was imported to Holland. I acquired the car 2 years ago. The paint is done to a very high quality. There is no ppf and no flaws. The seats are adjustable with fixed backs. I have had the car corner balanced. Had the valves adjusted and had the oil and filter changed. I did not import it.
Do the seats adjust ?
And when did you buy it? Did you import it?
Bid in the amount of $5,000
When was the build completed and by whom? Any service records ? When was it painted and where are notable flaws? Any PPF?