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VonYinzer

VonYinzer

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Have prices gone crazy everywhere, or just here? I currently have an older S10 pickup, but am honestly debating finding a solid old Beetle for my daily. I really only drive to work in my own vehicle, as we use the wifea new SUV for pretty much anything else.

Point is, I loved my '66 pile of German rust and would really like another but prices are insane in PA. Hell, I'd trade my truck straight up (after I fixed a few things) for one, but everything I find is $7k amd up.

Anyhow... Sorry for the rant/rambling. Just remembering when VWs were the cheap fun.
 
Parts, for the most part, are still rather inexpensive on most VW Beetle stuff. I spent the better part of yesterday and today underneath a rusty '73 Super Beetle.
 
You can definitely find them cheaper, it also depends on if you're looking specifically for a Mk 1 or not. It would be much cheaper to find one slightly newer and put the older bumpers on it.
 
Get an old Mini. Or whatever this VW is called. My friend Jeffe down in VA built it. That's his daughter in front of it. It has an air suspension - he can lift it etc.

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Those prices are about right for anything that is running and has been cleaned up. I've looked for a Ghia for my woman few years ago and there was nothing lower than $8k. Buddy of mine is selling his semi-restored '69 type2 for $6,500.
 
$3 - $5K is where they are here for drivers in good shape. I see rusted out drivers in the $1500 range. You can get a parts car under $1000. I wouldn't pay more then $5K for anything that isn't a complete restoration with a rebuilt motor. There is just too much little stuff that goes wrong with them to justify paying more on a something that isn't rebuilt. I will say though, the pre-67's are definitely getting the higher prices.
 
deviant said:
$3 - $5K is where they are here for drivers in good shape. I see rusted out drivers in the $1500 range. You can get a parts car under $1000. I wouldn't pay more then $5K for anything that isn't a complete restoration with a rebuilt motor. There is just too much little stuff that goes wrong with them to justify paying more on a something that isn't rebuilt. I will say though, the pre-67's are definitely getting the higher prices.
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Yup 3 to 5 K here in California, Funny though, Im seeing lotsa kids driving them Seems all us dads had em "Back in the day" and they make a great project with junior! ..... I rocked a 72 Squareback ... Ooooo the funI had in that car! ;D
 

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Tim said:
Get an old Mini.
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Classic Mini's are so much fun, but I would be terrified to try and daily them. Maybe the later model years are better but my Mk2 had drum brakes all around and felt like a death trap in traffic.
 
A couple of years ago I had the bug for a bug, my in-law neighbor was putting one together, I wouldn't say he was restoring it because he bought as someone else project. I was interested in it, but when finish I didn't like the color so I passed up on it, he sold it and now it's for sale again around the Chicagoland area, PM if interested in seeing it.
 
I've had plenty of experience driving both classic VWs and Minis and I'd much rather have a VW. Those flat 4 motors are pretty bulletproof and they're a bit more survivable in a crash. Classic Minis are fun too (I got to drive an Innocenti Mini Cooper a lot over the summer) but they just have a weirdness to the way they feel and handle. Oh, and good luck finding 10" tires these days. :) At least you can get those 15" VW tires from a few suppliers.
 
Cafe_to_go said:
A couple of years ago I had the bug for a bug, my in-law neighbor was putting one together, I wouldn't say he was restoring it because he bought as someone else project. I was interested in it, but when finish I didn't like the color so I passed up on it, he sold it and now it's for sale again around the Chicagoland area, PM if interested in seeing it.
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Weird story.
 
krafty said:
I've had plenty of experience driving both classic VWs and Minis and I'd much rather have a VW. Those flat 4 motors are pretty bulletproof and they're a bit more survivable in a crash. Classic Minis are fun too (I got to drive an Innocenti Mini Cooper a lot over the summer) but they just have a weirdness to the way they feel and handle. Oh, and good luck finding 10" tires these days. :) At least you can get those 15" VW tires from a few suppliers.
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The tires aren't so hard to find
http://www.minimania.com/ss/TIRES
 
krafty said:
I've had plenty of experience driving both classic VWs and Minis and I'd much rather have a VW. Those flat 4 motors are pretty bulletproof and they're a bit more survivable in a crash. Classic Minis are fun too (I got to drive an Innocenti Mini Cooper a lot over the summer) but they just have a weirdness to the way they feel and handle. Oh, and good luck finding 10" tires these days. :) At least you can get those 15" VW tires from a few suppliers.
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And you can drop a VW engine in under 5 minutes. Plus, going from a 1600 to 1835cc is nothing. Building a drag Bug won't cost you more than $5 grand either. I miss my Vdubs.
 
It'll cost WAY more than $5K to build a serious engine.

But...in a way, you're right. You can bracket race with a single port, 36HP if you wanted.
 
There was a square back along Route 8 in Etna for about a year. Little old man wanted $1000 for it. I considered it seriously, but it was rusted out pretty heavily. It had lots of holes in the foot well. Would have require some serious cutting and welding and probably never would have been great. When I talked to the guy he said that the luggage rack alone was worth a thousand. I don't think it ever sold, but its not along the road either. VW's of that era are beautifully simple, I can see the attraction.
 
scott s said:
It'll cost WAY more than $5K to build a serious engine.

But...in a way, you're right. You can bracket race with a single port, 36HP if you wanted.
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Here you go……….2180cc turn key motor for under $5K
http://www.gex.com/2110Turnkey.htm
 
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