Unbelievable how lucky you got to find that Beetle.How hard was it to get running?Anyhow, you are a shitter, and I am a jealous bastard.Great find, good luck.
I just love the 68 - 69 model the most. Its the go between the older school classic and superbug. I own an Aqurius Blue 68 Bug which I found much the same way as you did in CountrySide Australia. The best thing I,ve done for My Bug is to install electronic ignition which didn't cost much and was easy to convert. Today it still runs well. I keep oil change regular at 3000 miles and this keeps em going well forever.
I've developed a real affection for those years too since this one. I put NOS Bosch points on this one, trying to keep it as original as possible, but I did the ignition conversion on all my other bugs. It's amazing how much you can drive and abuse them without any trouble. Yes, those barn finds are the sweetest!
Nice bug man!! I am currently restoring a 68 for a couple I know. Its been sitting in the barn for a couple of years because their son tore it apart and went to college. Didn't have time to restore it. I'm glad to be giving it a new lease on life. VW forever!!
Congrats buddy ! I had a '65 standard, a '73 (1200)standard and a '74 (1300) standard back in Europe. I've got withrowal symptoms without them. I need to buy a rat style so I am gonna look around here in Sydney. Envy you, and keep up the good work.
I paid $800 for the car. After a total refurbish (not a restoration) a total of $3300 has been invested. These days, $2000 is still a very good price for a clean one. Have fun with yours!
Thanks! Yes I've driven them everywhere and have had great luck with them. This car just completed a 600 mile trip to Eureka Springs for the big VW show and drove like new the whole time. I'd say it was a worthwhile rescue.
Yes that definately works. We just had a small crappy hammer with us that the head kept falling off of. So it took awhile. If you don't see the "start" video at the right, click on my name to bring up my account. The video is listed as "Barn Find 1968 Euro Beetle, First Start"
Oh I will, at least for now. I poured some Marvel Mystery Oil in the cumbustion chambers and put a wrench on the crank. It freed up and should be ready to start soon. After tracing the engine #, I found that it's the original Euro 1300cc unit. Gotta love these old bugs! You flat can't kill them. ;)
Thank you. I always preferred the "standard" bugs myself. I used a rubbing compound and then a cleaner wax, and the gloss and color came right back to the paint. The car is basically rust-free. Just a tiny bit of surface rust in spots underneath. I guess you'd call it a survivor.
Looking good I always like the flat windshield on the bugs. Never was very fond of the rounded windscreen on later super beetles though.I wonder if you might be able to buf the paint back to a shine doesn't look like much or any rust on the car is there any?
Thanks, man. The engine is locked up from sitting so long (it was just rebuilt when it was parked supposedly), so I'll have to free it up first. If I can get it free, I plan on filming the first startup. ;)
obrigado por fazer o fusquinha viver denovo!!!!
danieleugolgti 1 year ago
Unbelievable how lucky you got to find that Beetle.How hard was it to get running?Anyhow, you are a shitter, and I am a jealous bastard.Great find, good luck.
heliarche 1 year ago
as good as new
retetikker 1 year ago
that is so beautiful
Tapicero111 1 year ago
I just love the 68 - 69 model the most. Its the go between the older school classic and superbug. I own an Aqurius Blue 68 Bug which I found much the same way as you did in CountrySide Australia. The best thing I,ve done for My Bug is to install electronic ignition which didn't cost much and was easy to convert. Today it still runs well. I keep oil change regular at 3000 miles and this keeps em going well forever.
jorologo 1 year ago
@jorologo
I've developed a real affection for those years too since this one. I put NOS Bosch points on this one, trying to keep it as original as possible, but I did the ignition conversion on all my other bugs. It's amazing how much you can drive and abuse them without any trouble. Yes, those barn finds are the sweetest!
VolkswagenNut1969 1 year ago
Nice bug man!! I am currently restoring a 68 for a couple I know. Its been sitting in the barn for a couple of years because their son tore it apart and went to college. Didn't have time to restore it. I'm glad to be giving it a new lease on life. VW forever!!
masterjedi89 2 years ago
Congrats buddy ! I had a '65 standard, a '73 (1200)standard and a '74 (1300) standard back in Europe. I've got withrowal symptoms without them. I need to buy a rat style so I am gonna look around here in Sydney. Envy you, and keep up the good work.
MrKiraly77 2 years ago
@MrKiraly77
Thank you! I wish we had the 1200 and 1300 standards here, but those were gone after 1965. Good luck on your search!
VolkswagenNut1969 1 year ago
How much did you pay for this beetle before restoring it?? I´m getting a 68 for 2000 bucks. It´s in a good shape like yours.
luisinhoens90 2 years ago
I paid $800 for the car. After a total refurbish (not a restoration) a total of $3300 has been invested. These days, $2000 is still a very good price for a clean one. Have fun with yours!
VolkswagenNut1969 2 years ago
well done!
rainerzufall88 2 years ago
Thank you! ;)
VolkswagenNut1969 2 years ago
Thanks! Yes I've driven them everywhere and have had great luck with them. This car just completed a 600 mile trip to Eureka Springs for the big VW show and drove like new the whole time. I'd say it was a worthwhile rescue.
VolkswagenNut1969 2 years ago
Thats a beautiful Vw. U keep gas and oil in em they will run forever. I hope someday to own a 1964.
redd5674 2 years ago
Thank you! I feel the same way. I love seeing them out there. If only I had more money and a warehouse I'd try to rescue them all. ;)
VolkswagenNut1969 2 years ago
I love to see old VW's living to drive another day, just gives you a nice warm feeling inside.
Good work
pshaw100 2 years ago
Yes that definately works. We just had a small crappy hammer with us that the head kept falling off of. So it took awhile. If you don't see the "start" video at the right, click on my name to bring up my account. The video is listed as "Barn Find 1968 Euro Beetle, First Start"
VolkswagenNut1969 2 years ago
Next time your wheels are stuck, just use a big hammer too hit the rims, and your good to Go. where is the video if the first start up?
exilim00 2 years ago
Oh I will, at least for now. I poured some Marvel Mystery Oil in the cumbustion chambers and put a wrench on the crank. It freed up and should be ready to start soon. After tracing the engine #, I found that it's the original Euro 1300cc unit. Gotta love these old bugs! You flat can't kill them. ;)
VolkswagenNut1969 3 years ago
DROOL, personally I'd leave the paint alone :)
herbienbrian 3 years ago
Thank you. I always preferred the "standard" bugs myself. I used a rubbing compound and then a cleaner wax, and the gloss and color came right back to the paint. The car is basically rust-free. Just a tiny bit of surface rust in spots underneath. I guess you'd call it a survivor.
VolkswagenNut1969 3 years ago
Looking good I always like the flat windshield on the bugs. Never was very fond of the rounded windscreen on later super beetles though.I wonder if you might be able to buf the paint back to a shine doesn't look like much or any rust on the car is there any?
budsipper69 3 years ago
Thanks, man. The engine is locked up from sitting so long (it was just rebuilt when it was parked supposedly), so I'll have to free it up first. If I can get it free, I plan on filming the first startup. ;)
VolkswagenNut1969 3 years ago
That is just awesome! Please post video of it's first firing!
Vbb71 3 years ago