1956 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic RAG TOP OVAL WINDOW

                       FAMOUS CLASSIC 1955 VW
                         RAG TOP OVAL WINDOW
                SoCal Magazine VOLKSROD HOT ROD
         OFFERED AT NO RESERVE!             
I'm  selling from my vintage car collection. nbsp; the famous
                                     "SoCal Volksrod"
   Professionally built by College of Art and Design professor and hot rodder. nbsp; Chris Smith of California.    This car was one of the pioneer examples of the "Vrod" movement from southern California.   A low mileage. pampered Hot Rod classic. always in private collections. Featured in numerous car magazines! ( see photo)
   I am reluctantly offering this favorite VW as I must clear space in my garage. something must go!

      THIS CAR LOOKS JUST AS IT WAS NEWLY BUILT! 
                           SHOW ROOM CONDITION!
               No damage. filler scratches. rust or fiberglass!
             Perfect Powder coated wire wheels and frame pan!

   This car has always been in enclosed private collection since it was constructed and has limited mileage and low engine hours. 1740 CC engine with aluminum heads and powder coated stinger exhaust.   I have only put less than 250 miles on the car since I have owned it!

       SPECS:

                  Strong 1744 cc Engine pro built.
1955 all steel. oval window. rag top body with NEW fabric sunroof.
PERFECT smooth Bodywork with CHOPPED ROOF
 (2" frt/3"rear)  Shaved door handles and filled trim holes.          
Pro Flat black exterior and GLOSSY Dodge Viper red interior.
Socal extended 1934 Ford style front end with 1934 dropped front axle. nbsp; 1934 16" wire wheels.   New 1934 Ford Drum brakes with all braided lines and high quality racing fittings throughout.
New Coker Tires (November 2016)
Aluminum Moon style gas tank.
Stainless Roll bar.   1932 Blue Dot Tail lights
Custom 1932 Ford dash with machine turned oval panel and new VDO gauges. Working horn button and Polished steering wheel.
Lockout Shifter.
             ELECTRIC "POPPER" DOOR OPENERS!
              with hidden fender switch.
All new glass with operating side windows

CONDITION:  This wonderful. historic car has always been pampered and has very low mileage ( less than 12K total from new?)  Always properly serviced and maintained ( owner prior to me was a large VW dealer / collector. )  Engine is very powerful for this light oval window bug and is beautifully detailed. Dual Chrome Delortos.
Car has never had an odometer gauge. I suspect the front wheels could be rebalanced again after I mounted NEW TIRES last November. ( I only drive the car to local cruise ins and shows. )

Car is located near Daytona Florida.   I am happy to store the car for later pickup after payment in full has been paid by buyer. Payment in full is required within 2 days after close of auction.
Car is sold as is without any warrantees or guarantee.   I accept PayPal.   Seller is responsible for any PP transfer fees if any.

This is not some backyard chopRod.   A fun. great running. reliable. professionally built hot rod that turns heads every time its driven!
Clear Florida title!

I am very happy to  answer any question you may have prior to bidding.   You may call Si at 802 380-2580.   or email me.

           Good Bidding and God Bless!




 

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