1966 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Stunning Early-Style Build

This Classic VW Bug has Sold

1964 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible for Sale

Stunning Early-Style Volkswagen Beetle Convertible for Sale

Immaculate, beautifully built custom Volkswagen Beetle Convertible for sale. This example was built in late 1965 for the 1966 model year. The builder was a collector who wanted his bug to appear as a pre-1965 early car and he did a magnificent job achieving that "early look". The early decklid, wheels, heater controls and many other small details make it virtually indistinguishable from other early cars out there. This car is titled as a 1965, indicating it was likely sold prior to the end of the year it was built. The bulkhead stamp and data tags match the clear California title.

This high-quality build was performed between 2011-2013. Once completed, it spent most of its time indoors on display until sold in 2019. This example is finished in desirable Sea Blue with two-tone Steel gray and Pearl white upholstery and classic basketweave carpeting. It includes two books of receipts from restoration.

The body is razor straight and 100% rust-free throughout, with no evidence that the car has ever been in a collision with perfect front and rear aprons and spare tire well. The Sea Blue paint is smooth and glossy. It was stripped to bare metal, repainted, then wet sanded and polished to a high sheen.

The fender, door, hood, and decklid fitment are excellent. The chrome, trim, glass still look virtually new, along with lenses and rubber. It has a beautiful, top-quality blue Stayfast canvas top that opens and closes with ease. It was restored using proper padding, a complete new headliner, and the top frame was fully restored and powder-coated, and a new glass rear window was installed.

The color-keyed painted rims wear proper stainless trim rings and Coker Classic wide whitewalls on modern radial tires for much-improved handling. In the video, I take you around the lower area of the car with a weak magnet that grabs every surface I put it to effortlessly. The underside is also impressive, nicely finished with no rust anywhere, beautiful floors, tabs in place, and solid jack-points. It is genuinely a great-looking bug from top to bottom, with great attention paid to the details.

Inside is lovely with classic factory-style reproduction materials used throughout; two-tone Steel Gray and Pearl White upholstery and traditional authentic German basketweave carpeting with ample insulation added throughout. There is no sign of previous paint visible anywhere; it even looks new under the dash. The gauges are clear and crisp, the bezels, trim, and switches all look either new or restored. The doors shut tight and properly, and all of the windows move up and down smoothly.

To ensure reliability, Every mechanical component has been rebuilt or replaced. It has a brand new 1641cc motor built using all-new, high-quality parts, including new engine tins and installed only 400 miles ago. Shifting is spot on with its rebuilt transmission, new brake system, new front end and shocks, new wheel bearings, fuel system soft lines, battery, starter, steering box, and suspension. In addition, the electrical system has been upgraded to 12 volts.

What an excellent opportunity to get a beautifully built classic Beetle at a fantastic price that is ready to enjoy right away. Ships from Sonoma, California, with a clear title ready to go. Be sure to check out all 350+ photos and the video below.