What's it worth then?

Hi Guys,

Owned plenty of aircooled VW's in my teens and early 20's, went through the
GTi, BMW, Porsche phase, eventually went back to my roots and got a bike (TL
1000 Suzuki) which I've had for the past 5 years. Brilliant.

However, things have changed. Child No 2 means I need a car once more.
Missus runs an efficient but dull Seat Leon, main family car. Got a couple
of grand kicking about to buy a second car this weekend. I guess the Missus
is expecting me to come back with sensible
Fiesta/Polo/Corsa..................Wrong.

Come across the following:

1969 VW Beetle 1500
One owner from new
Genuine 57,000 miles
Full maintentaince record (serviced at home)
12 months Tax/MOT

£1695 (UK)


Now I've seen this car, and the first thing to say is it's not immaculate.
Very tidy, but not a show car. Been owned by 92 year old bloke who is giving
up driving. Few dents on wing edges, few stone chips in usual places. But
it's completely 100% original, never been painted, welded or modified. Runs
like a dream, interior is dusty but unmarked. Looking through maintenance
record, the only thing it's ever had done other than usual consumables,
brakes, exhausts etc is a front wheel bearing about 15 years ago.

Now I reckon it's got to be worth that sort of money all day long. Missus
will be horrified. Do I care?

What do ya reckon guys?


Adrian

On 13 May, 16:11, "Adrian" > wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> Owned plenty of aircooled VW's in my teens and early 20's, went through the
> GTi, BMW, Porsche phase, eventually went back to my roots and got a bike (TL
> 1000 Suzuki) which I've had for the past 5 years. Brilliant.
>
> However, things have changed. Child No 2 means I need a car once more.
> Missus runs an efficient but dull Seat Leon, main family car. Got a couple
> of grand kicking about to buy a second car this weekend. I guess the Missus
> is expecting me to come back with sensible
> Fiesta/Polo/Corsa..................Wrong.
>
> Come across the following:
>
> 1969 VW Beetle 1500
> One owner from new
> Genuine 57,000 miles
> Full maintentaince record (serviced at home)
> 12 months Tax/MOT
>
> £1695 (UK)
>
> Now I've seen this car, and the first thing to say is it's not immaculate.
> Very tidy, but not a show car. Been owned by 92 year old bloke who is giving
> up driving. Few dents on wing edges, few stone chips in usual places. But
> it's completely 100% original, never been painted, welded or modified. Runs
> like a dream, interior is dusty but unmarked. Looking through maintenance
> record, the only thing it's ever had done other than usual consumables,
> brakes, exhausts etc is a front wheel bearing about 15 years ago.
>
> Now I reckon it's got to be worth that sort of money all day long. Missus
> will be horrified. Do I care?
>
> What do ya reckon guys?
>
> Adrian

For that price, I say go for it!

My '66 had a similar story, 36,000 miles, one owner, full history...
I had it painted and gave it a very good clean and it is still perfect
9 years later. They are the best cars you could choose.

On May 13, 9:11 am, "Adrian" > wrote:

> Now I've seen this car, and the first thing to say is it's not immaculate.
> Very tidy, but not a show car. Been owned by 92 year old bloke who is giving
> up driving. Few dents on wing edges, few stone chips in usual places. But
> it's completely 100% original, never been painted, welded or modified. Runs
> like a dream, interior is dusty but unmarked. Looking through maintenance
> record, the only thing it's ever had done other than usual consumables,
> brakes, exhausts etc is a front wheel bearing about 15 years ago.
>
> Now I reckon it's got to be worth that sort of money all day long. Missus
> will be horrified. Do I care?

The bloke is 92, does his own maintenance, and has full records going
back 15-30 years? Sounds like a steal to me. If he's been driving
that thing that long he must know what he's doing with it, and that is
invaluable in a "previous owner." I bet people here in the states
would fall over themselves to pay that.

Enjoy,
Harry

On May 13, 9:03 pm, Harry Smith > wrote:
> On May 13, 9:11 am, "Adrian" > wrote:
>
> > Now I've seen this car, and the first thing to say is it's not immaculate.
> > Very tidy, but not a show car. Been owned by 92 year old bloke who is giving
> > up driving. Few dents on wing edges, few stone chips in usual places. But
> > it's completely 100% original, never been painted, welded or modified. Runs
> > like a dream, interior is dusty but unmarked. Looking through maintenance
> > record, the only thing it's ever had done other than usual consumables,
> > brakes, exhausts etc is a front wheel bearing about 15 years ago.
>
> > Now I reckon it's got to be worth that sort of money all day long. Missus
> > will be horrified. Do I care?
>
> The bloke is 92, does his own maintenance, and has full records going
> back 15-30 years? Sounds like a steal to me. If he's been driving
> that thing that long he must know what he's doing with it, and that is
> invaluable in a "previous owner." I bet people here in the states
> would fall over themselves to pay that.
>
> Enjoy,
> Harry

THis does indeed sound like a steal - I'd be tearing his hand off.
BTW - That must be you, Orb? :-)

Cheers,
Nige

"Dipsy" wrote

> THis does indeed sound like a steal - I'd be tearing his hand off.
> BTW - That must be you, Orb? :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Nige

Hmmm...Dipsy....Nige...

Campervan Crisis?

Nice to meet you. How is she doing?

I have the video tape worn out *LOL*

Agreed, the beetle is a steal! And if you haven't bought it already fella I
want second dibs on it *ROFL*

Caroline
'70 Beetle
'71 Bay single cab pickup
'84 t25 camper