So, what's my 67 beetle worth as it stands

As many of you will be aware, I stumbled across an early 67 beetle just before Christmas and there's quite I lengthy post on here about it. After a lot of thought I have decided to sell it on to someone who wants to restore her back to her original beauty (i think pop top was interested). What I propose to do is use the money to do some work to my van so with that in mind I want as much as possible for her (don't we all!!). Does anyone on here have a clue to what she is worth. Being quite honest, the underside of the beetle is mint. The only work I can see that will need doing is the shell (full resto) and re-covering of the seats. I will get an mot on her as that will boost the potential of a sale. I know it's not a bay but like I always say, you guys are honest and will let me have it as it is. Thanks for any replays in advance. Sweet

 

I reckon about £30, I'll pop round and pick it up in the week if thats ok?

 

Really. I was looking for closer to £40. There's always one

 

Put up a link to the thread

 

http://thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/What-should-I-do-with-my-new-car?-67-beetle.18876/

Sorted

 

A US 67 resto cal is on my bucket list, but I've not the means to take it off your hands! As a starting point with an MOT you should get at least £2k? If all the 67 only bits are in place? Valence, decklid, handles etc?

Good luck tho!!

 

It's all there. Apart from the engine. It's been changed to a 1300 somewhere down the line (but it is a good strong 1300 with the 1500 air filter so not to hard to put back to original) Apart from that she's pukka.

 

Can't help but think thats a bit harsh Malc. I offered it to you first because I have a queue of people wanting to see it and as you were interested from the start I thought it only fair to let you have first dibs. I didn't want to put up a for sale thread and give you the arse. As for price, I know this model is very desirable and i'm well within my rights to see what I could get for it, I said you could have it for a reasonable price but I'm not giving it away as I want the money to spend on my bay and I know its worth a few bob. By offering you first dibs, I meant you could make me an offer and If i thought it was reasonable we could have a deal but how can I know if its reasonable without knowing what its worth? Hence the post

 

Tbh mate I can see both points of view, I know it's worth more than you paid and fair play for getting a good deal, but the problem you face here is people on tlb will always know what you paid. Looking at the links from bs, 2k is no where near realistic but again people will only pay what they think its worth.
Have a gander on fleabay and other VW sites to see what similar bugs are going for... Not much use I know.

 

Looks like you got a bargain for £150 and it looks more solid than my '70, though its still probably only worth a grand or so max. Ebay it with a reserve price if you want maximum cash.
Its always gonna be worth more as parts than as a complete car to he honest. The eberspacher alone will set someone back a good 2 or 3 hundred quid and you're looking at £100 for the engine lid.

 

This is my predicament. I would not like the idea of breaking a car that can be saved but on the other hand 'money talks' and all that. If i brake her I could make a small fortune but I would feel guilty at the same time. Decisions, decisions!!

 

I know how you feel. My bug should have been scrapped but i couldn't bear to do it so am soldiering on with the resto.
Its not as if its a particularly rare car though, and breaking it would keep others on the road.

 

I actually messaged you after I had posted this thread Malc because I remembered you were interested. Next time I won't bother, no pleasing some people. I also think a set of wheels is a bit different to a whole car and i'm not upset I just thought I was being nice. Like I said, I have a queue of people wanting to come and see it so it doesn't really bother me who I sell it to, I was actually trying to be decent in letting you see it first. As for the pricing, I was going to see what the general consensus was and let you have it with a bit of friendly discount which I think is more than fair as I don't really owe you anything, it only because your a part of the late bay community.

 

Cool Malc. Not a fan of bad blood anyway. Apology accepted.

 

Are there any pics of the car? I feel my £2k estimate should've had a more sound reasoning!!