Vehicle Description
The "Wunderbug" conversion was a kit for Standard Beetles sold by Lieffring Industries in Missouri and it consisted of a new hood and side panels that gave the Beetle the look of a 1937 Ford. Some dealers were known to sell new cars with this kit. For consignment a "Hipster" car but this one minded to make it look a bit more "rich". A "Wunderbug" conversion has it looking much like a '37 Ford from the front with a vintage wrap around vertical grille , V shaped hood, fancy bumper guards, wire wheel covers and some extra chrome trimmings to add just a touch of class to this commonly known as "The people's car". Country club here I come! I am tempted to hire a Chauffeur.
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Exterior
I'm blue blue blue says this touch of class with this Beetle and that paint that adorns the curved steel paneled Beetle shaped V-dub. Only minor inclusions are apparent in the finish, but one really has to look to find them. The chrome is nicely preserved in the bumpers, trim, and any badging which shines wonderfully in the strong Pennsylvania summer sun. The gaps are very nice, and the cute little running board is all solid. Highlights would be for this writer the swooping beltline molding on either side of the car which has a great line, the addition of chrome bumper overriders or bed rails if you will, and the twin chromed mini exhaust tips that peek out from under the curved bumper... but the highlighter is of course the vintage vertical grille and modded hood. Gone is the rounded look now replaced by a ling 1930's-esque hood college with an "aero" Art Deco hood ornament. Fancy schmancy to say the least. Looking good for this buggy come Art Deco inspired roadster.
Interior
A swing of the door and we see blue metal painted surrounding a gray and red horizontally ribbed alternating color vinyl panel complete with the door handle, window crank, and a vinyl armrest. Black vinyl VW high back bucket seats are in front and the drivers seat has lots of tears and shows the padding beneath the vinyl. A simple rear seat is a long bench and stretches from C pillar to C pillar. This also has some damage in its top ledge. Black stippled rubber is on the floors, and some rubber protective mats are above. A simple blue full metal jacket painted dash with circular speedometer and square gas gauge sit within the vertical ribbed speaker area which is fronted by an original steering wheel in good condition with the Castle Wolfsburg logo in the center of the half round chrome horn ring. An AM radio is also mounted in the dash and fits nicely although may not be original to this car. The headliner is white, is nice and tight and shows some smudging and dirt areas as well as a tear.
Drivetrain
A 1200cc horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine sits in the rear of this car. It has a 1-barrel Solex carb on top, and a 4-speed manual transmission. Power is transferred to the tires via a 4.375 final drive geared axle. The engine appears with some patina and surface rust is noted within the bay on the bottom edge.
Undercarriage
Moderate to heavy surface rust is attaching itself to all the various parts on the undercarriage. Steel stamped floor pans have just a few holes of invasive rust. For the suspension, it shows as independent transverse torsion bars upfront, and independent swing axle trailing arm with torsion bars on the rear. Drum brakes are on all 4 corners to bring this bug to a safe and stable halt. All are surface rusted.
Drive-Ability
While our consignor notes that this car did run and was used on a regular basis, this was before the car was delegated to museum show duty. As with any car that hasn't run in a decade, some TLC will be in order
An interesting take on the pedestrian V Dub, with its 1930's style hood and grille all thank to a Wunderbug conversion. I'm in a VW Rolls Royce kinda mood. That means I'll roll a dutchie and wear my tuxedo? Let's show up to the club and see what happens!
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Blue
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at eBay are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, wire transfer, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees of $299, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
