Summary

Restored factory sunroof coupe with upgraded suspension and a rebuilt 1600cc 4-cylinder engine with a Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transmission. Blue exterior with chrome and gold accents and a white interior with black carpet.

Details

This custom 1964 Volkswagen Beetle is newly restored and is powered by a rebuilt 1600cc air-cooled flat 4-cylinder engine backed by a new Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transmission. The entire Bug was disassembled down to the body, the underside of the body was sprayed with soundproof material and sound-deadening material was installed throughout the interior. The complete drivetrain, suspension, brake system and steering have been replaced, and there are all-new CV axles and bearings. The original VW steering box was restored, and new king and link pins were installed on the 2-inch drop spindles, all attached to a fully restored VW front beam with height adjusters. All wiring has been replaced, and all necessary grommets were used on all provisions. The headliner and front and rear seats were freshened up, and all-new carpeting was installed. Additional updates include Wolfsburg West rubber floor and trunk liners. The sunroof is fully functional, along with the dash and interior lighting. Most of the old VW hardware was replaced using new Nylok fasteners. The transmission shift linkage was restored with all new bushings and parts. The VW pedal assembly was completely refurbished. Gold accents were applied during restoration to celebrate the one-year 1964 VW Beetle model, which came with a hard sunroof for the first time and was the last year for short windows. The exterior was painted blue with chrome around 15 years ago, and gold accents were added during the 2021 restoration. 153 miles since the build completion.