1961 Volkswagen RHD Cal-Look Custom Beetle
1961 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic
1961 Volkswagen Type-1 Cal Look Bug. Very rare RIGHT-HAND DRIVE with factory sliding ragtop and chrome handle, highly modified body--removed front and rear cowl vents, drip rails and welded front and rear fenders to the body, to appear to be part of the original body. Front European style sealed beam headlights, rear tear drop tail lights, aluminum side running boards, rear deck lid painted to match body. Workmanship is of very professional quality, built by So-Cal legend Jack Warlow.
Front king and link front suspension with center installed beam adjusters, lowered front king spindles, BILSTEIN front H.D. gas filled shocks, custom front disc brake assembly. Custom aluminum brake and clutch master cylinder. Custom fabricated polished aluminum pedal assembly, with cable operated fuel pedal.
Modified VW high performance engine, 84mm x 94mm, 2332cc, high lift camshaft, lightened flywheel, heavy-duty KEP clutch and pressure plate assembly, dual port, ported and polished cylinder heads, with machined case. Dual WEBER IDF Carburetors with K&N Performance air filters.
Aluminum intake manifolds, aluminum crossbar carburetor linkage, finned aluminum vented valve covers with aluminum breather box.
Electronic distributor with high performance coil pack, BOSCH 12-volt alternator, polished stainless steel firewall
Merged stainless steel TIG welded exhaust with high flow muffler
Chrome SCAT short throw shifter with HURST tee handle
Replaced factory dash with aftermarket fiberglass insert, AUTOMETER PHANTOM Gauges-- Oil pressure gauge, Voltmeter gauge, fuel gauge, speedometer.
Aluminum 3-spoke steering wheel with black vinyl wrapping, factory bucket seats upholstered in 2-tone beige vinyl with matching rear bench seat.
Custom 2-tone beige door panels with VW emblem inset. Short weave brown custom carpet
Complete professional wiring harness with fuse box
Chrome rear view mirror, chrome factory emergency brake assembly, factory rear side pop-out windows
Polished PORSCHE style custom alloy wheels
Front 195/50 x 15 Falken radial tires
Rear 215/60 x 15 Sincere radial tires
Exterior paint is if professional quality
Full Appraisal report was performed by Classic Auto Appraiser in Vista, CA on 9/06/2023 and is available upon request. Fair market value of this
vehicle during the inspection was $32,198.00
Includes deck lid and mounting hardware(not shown) and service records
Vehicle can be picked up in person in San Marcos, CA or I am willing to deliver within a 250+/- mile radius. If vehicle needs to be shipped, buyer would be responsible for costs and arrangement of shipping.
Also have a rare 1963 Type-3 Notchback with appraisal report valued at $32,585. Willing to deal on both as a package and/or trade for Rolex(s)
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Beetle - Classic
- Type: Coupe
- Doors: 2
- Year: 1961
- Mileage: 59
- VIN: RA14673797
- Color: Black
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 2WD
- Interior color: Tan
- Drive side: Right-Hand Drive
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!