1966 VW Sunroof Sedan 1300

Description for Volkswagen Beetle - Classic 1966

1966 Type 1 VW Beetle 1300. VIN116597326/Engine number F0576913. After 50 years, I am the second owner of this car. Car is unrestored, all original. Paint overall looks good for its age, but close up shows numerous scratche, chips, and worn spots. Front portion of right rear fender damaged, and repaired by DIY previous owner. Ball peen hammer effort lacks finesse (patina ?). Interior generally good to excellent. Dash and painted trim is excellent. Carpet is generally good except driver side is tattered. Replaced rubber mat with reproduction. Front seats are in excellent shape, no tears or seam rips. Rear seat is badly stained (irreversible, but no tears or rips. All seats are covered with vintage covers. Headliner is okay with small tear in sunroof panel. Chrome and aluminum trim pieces (bumpers, badges, and all trim items) are good to excellent. All window glass is original as well.

Many replacement and repair items:

Engine valve repair – all valves and valve guides

Clutch and t/o bearing

Spark plugs and ignition wires

Condenser and points

Muffler

New battery

Shift rod bushing and guide, urethane shift coupler kit

Engine oil and filter change (Brad Penn SAE40)

Engine compartment –engine/body rubber seal

Transmission fluid

Brake system – master cylinder. all wheel cylinders, springs,

shoes, and flex hoses. Fluid reservoir.

Rear axel seals

All wheel bearings

Tires (4) Pirelli P4s

Shock absorbers (4) KYBs

Steering damper

Rubber floor mats

Car cover

All receipts available.

The floors, longitudinals, rockers, and doorjambs all appear to be original and free of rust and past rust repair. Oil change sticker on driver side door shows 119,987 miles on 6/2/1999. Current mileage is 120,759 after 17 years in barn storage. This is a really nice 1966 Beetle. Engine is original “F” 1300cc.