CLASSIC 1973 VW BEETLE 1303 PINK - EXCELLENT CONDITION

Here is the very reluctant sale of my first car and much loved bug. RHUBARB. which I am selling due to needing the cash! 
As you can see from the pictures. she is gorgeous! Please note. the picture of louvred stainless steel running boards have been very recently fitted to Rhubarb. so she no longer has the horrid rubber ones in all the other pictures!

To the bottom of this page. I have listed a complete history of all the work I have carried out on this car (along with valued added and exact dates). which you could supply to any insurance company which offers an agreed value policy on your car should anything happen to it. but it brief:

She is a 1973 classic VW Beetle saloon finished in a lovely pink (inside and out). with both MOT and Tax; she runs extremely well and fires up first time every time without fail - so you can drive her away!! Rhubarb is used daily and is in a very well maintained condition; I have kept her to factory standard and very much the classic car we all know and love (apart from a sports steering wheel and modified exhaust pipe).  
This car has awesome pull and is a pleasure to drive; all the electrics work as they should and the heating channels are also fully functional (just needing new control wires) - both areas people often neglect in the old bugs.  

This car will be very missed and has always been admired wherever I go! Insurance is also very cheap on the classic cars (even for a first car) and I would definitely recommend Adrian Flux. who have been extremely helpful to me and offer great policies. If you require any further information or wish to arrange a viewing. please do not hesitate in contacting me.  

PAYMENT: Cash on collection and no tyres kickers (once you buy. you commit to buy). Collection within 5 days of purchase and bug lovers only :)
I reserve the right to remove this listing at any point. as Rhubarb is advertised elsewhere.  

Restoration/Repair Work

Date

Costs

New window winder mechanism (right side) bought and fitted.

April 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £30.

New window lifter channel (both sides) bought and fitted.

April & May 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £50.

Mig welding to wheel arches and heat exchange channels.

April & May 2011

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £200.

Head gasket and rocker gasket stripped and re-built.

May 2011

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £80.

New chrome and black pedals bought and fitted.

May 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £20.

New rear. front. left side and right side window seals bought and fitted.

June 2011

The fitting completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £150.

New gear stick and handbrake rubber boot bought and fitted.

June 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £20.

New seat runner guide bushes (both sides) bought and fitted.

June 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £40.

New rear shock absorbers (both sides) bought and fitted.

July 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £50.

Heater channels refurbished to working order and heater channel vent covers (both sides) bought and fitted.

July 2011

The refurbishment and fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. kill and compared with the market for this work = £70.

New seat covers and door cards bought and fitted.

September & October 2011

Seat Covers = £250 and Professional Upholstering/Fitting = £150.

Front valance sanded. re-built and re-painted.

November 2011

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £100.

Interior sanded down and re-painted.

November 2011

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £60.

New antenna bought and fitted.

November 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £30.

New full interior carpets bought and fitted.

December 2011

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £150.

Doors (both sides) re-positioned and re-hung.

January 2012

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £60.

New rear light bulbs and carriers (both sides) bought and fitted.

January 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £30.

New interior handles (both sides) bought and fitted.

January 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £20.

New distributor cap. HT leads. coil. vacuum pipes. spark plugs and points bought and fitted for the transmission and engine.

January 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £50.

Throttle linkage and lever re-made and welded in.

February 2012

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £70.

New anti-roll bar bush kit (right side) bought and fitted.

February 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £30.

Professional mig-welding to engine mounts and sills.

February - June 2012

Professionally done = £700.

Wheels and sills cleaned. sanded and painted.

June 2012

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £25.

New springs and dampeners (both sides) bought and fitted for front suspension.

June 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £60.

Hub caps restored and diamond-cut.

July 2012

This work was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £15.

New wing mirrors bought and fitted.

July 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £25.

New steering wheel bought and fitted.

July 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £30.

New distributor and vacuum bought and fitted.

August 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £80.

New wiper motor and actuating arms bought and fitted.

August 2012

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £70.

New battery bought and fitted with 4 years warranty.

November 2012

Professionally done = £70.

New generator and rectifier/regulator bought and fitted.

March 2013

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £100.

New clutch cable bought and fitted.

April 2013

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £50.

New louvred stainless steel running boards bought and fitted.

April 2013

The fitting was completed by a skilful family member to a professional standard and with much time and effort spent; therefore. the added value to the vehicle is the same as if it were contracted out. The estimated cost in man hours. parts. skill and compared with the market for this work = £60.

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