1967 VW Beetle Factory Correct

Classic 1967 VW Beetle First Year of the 12-Volt Electrical System Enthusiasts of classic air-cooled Volkswagens. value the nimble ’67 Beetle as the first model year to see the change from a 6-volt electrical system to 12-volt system. For aficionados of Sixties' era cars. that single major upgrade was enough to make the cool ’67 extremely noteworthy. The year 1967 marked the largest displacement engine for VW. It sported a 1493 cc. 53 horsepower horizontally opposed engine that ran flawlessly for the time. and it sipped fuel. too. Other factory features included the use of upright headlights. rear deck lid. door lock buttons. and optional rear bumper mounted back up lights. Others will simply find the ‘67 as an adorable throwback to an era of tie-dyed shirts and peace signs. Either way. this factory correct car is fun to drive and retains much of its originality from chrome bumper-to-bumper. It is extremely nostalgic when parked side-buy-side those pedestrian-looking late model compact cars on the road today. making it the ideal car for a college student looking for something unique and fuel efficient. However. purists will see it for the potential of an all-intact restoration project in the waiting. This specific ’67 drives solid with a smooth shifting 4-speed manual that’s tight in the gearbox. Off-the-line acceleration is quick. and the transmission synchros ease the car into the lower gears and reverse without effort or noise. The clutch and brakes feel strong and full of life. The original owner. who was 80 years-old when she finally decided to sell it. and did little to take away from the car’s potential collector value. Even though NOS and reproduction parts and accessories are available everywhere for early Beetles like this one. In this instance. all glass is good with front and rear weather sealing in excellent condition. There is no real sign of body damage or serious repair. and everything appears straight. tight and how it should be for its age. According to VW sources. the factory stamped engine code (HO611794) corresponds with the body tag found in the trunk and VIN number (117585067) located under the rear seat. It tells of a factory correct engine. According to the thick stack of receipts that came with the Beetle. the engine was serviced regularly. and some mechanical repairs were carefully noted. Besides the stack of paperwork. the car comes with the original driver’s manual issued in 1967 that was carefully personalized by the original owner. As was common decades ago. this ‘67 saw a repaint. the seats were re-padded/re-covered. the headliner replaced. and the carpeting upgraded. The stainless trim and badging. though. is correct and in great shape with normal wear. It retains the factory stock Sapphire V AM radio. and the mechanical instrument gauges are operational. Last known mileage is 77. 63. The wheels appear original and it rides on good tires with little tread wear. Handling is confident with no unusual play in the steering. Here’s an opportunity to own a real German classic car that could prove to follow the trend of the popular air-cooled VW buses. which saw their prices skyrocket. many in restored condition selling between $50. 00 to beyond $100. 00 at auction across the country.