1968 Volkswagen Beetle Roadster Custom
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1968
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Beetle Convertible
- VIN: 11873128
- Mileage: 5,000mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Blue
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Osbornville, NJ 08723
- Lot #: V-0029173-DT
This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle custom roadster comes finished in blue over a blue interior. One of the most recognized cars in automotive history, the Beetle has left its mark on the automotive world and popular culture more broadly. This 1968 resto-mod roadster pickup features a 1,600cc Chirco engine, wire wheels and white wall tires, a custom, interior, Ranchero suspension, and more. It is now being offered for auction by its seller out of New Jersey.
This Beetle was stripped down to its frame during its restoration and was subsequently modified to accept a custom Ford pickup bed. It comes finished in a patinaed shade of blue with custom decals on both doors. The seller states has supplied detailed images including several of the restoration process which can be found in the gallery. Other details include dual outlet exhausts, projector headlights, font trunk straps, and a set of black finished wire wheels with chrome center caps and Coker Bias Ply whitewall tires.
The custom cabin features dual front bucket seating with the bottom portion upholstered in brown leather. The door panels are covered in brown carpet and the floors are lined with sound-deadening material. Amenities include custom cup holders, a sound system, a push-button starter, a three-spoke steering wheel, and a body-colored dashboard. The seller confirms that all gauges, electronics, and accessories remain functional.
Power comes from an air-cooled 1,600cc flat 4-cylinder engine by Chirco, a leading air-cooled Volkswagen engine supplier. The rear wheels are driven by way of a 4-speed manual transaxle. The suspension has been custom-built and uses Ranchero dampers.
This sale will include a clean title.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $8,000
- Auction End: May 14, 2023 11:46:39PM UTC
- Number of Offers: 4
Comments (24)
Sold for $8,000
Offer in the amount of $8,000
Offer in the amount of $4,500
Offer in the amount of $4,200
Offer in the amount of $3,800
Bid in the amount of $3,500
Bid in the amount of $3,250
@Donf hi there are no issues with the car. There are flashers but no parking brake but it can be installed easily. Also in the state of NJ we only have to rest the car, there is no requirement for inspection for a vehicle over 25 years old. You would have to check with your state on their rules.
Any issues/problems getting it inspected or registered?…Does it have a parking brake and emergency flashers?
@Donf yes the title is clean
Very cool! Do you have a clean title? Thanks
Bid in the amount of $3,000
Bid in the amount of $2,500
This is really cool! It has a very limited range of use, no side marker lights makes it hard to drive after dark. Maybe put a bimini top on!
Bid in the amount of $1,750
@Manpot it has both turning signals and speedometer
Does it have turn signals..but no speedo..correct?
@Manpot yes it’s registered as a VWBug
@bjurban yes it’s registered at a VW Bug 68
Sorely tempted by this really cool VW rod. Is it registered as a 68 VW?
What is it registered as?
Bid in the amount of $1,500
@RumbleAuto thanks! It was a lot of fun to build it.
I thought I'd seen it all, but I have never seen this before. How cool! GLWTA