1965 | Volkswagen Coccinelle 1200

This car was German built original right hand drive car for the Ceylon market in 1965 where the car was until 2018 when it was imported to the UK, so a totally rust-free car.

The car was purchased while in still in Sri Lanka and a large amount of the restoration was carried out there and imported into the UK in 2018, where it is now UK registered and all UK taxes paid.

Details of the work carried out

1. Right hand drive

2. Electric Power Steering

3. Upgraded Four discs brakes (front and rear) with performance pump

4. New Michelin tires and white walls

5. Tubeless tires

6. Front Axle beam adjustors

7. PG paint system -Period correct colour (VW Bahama 1965 Blue)

8. Fuel tank restored with POR-15 inner coating

9. Upgraded Electric window washer (Original spec)

10. Sound proofing - Roof/Floor/Engine Bay

11. Fireproofing engine bay

12. Full re-trim interior Seats/Door cards/ Roof liner

13. Fully custom-made carpeting, including front bonnet

14. Original VW 6V radio (for display only)

15. High Powered Pioneer Sound system/DAB in Glovebox with under seat subwoofer

16. Bluetooth handsfree

17. Three Point Inertia front seat belts

18. Three Point Inertia rear seat belts with middle lap belt

19. ISO fix on rear seats

20. Reversing camera (Screen in glovebox)

21. Upgraded to 5A Alternator 12V conversion with 12V flywheel, clutch and pressure plate 22. 12 electrical wiring

23. 12V Bosch start motor

24. Electronic Distributor with vacuums advance

25. Heat Resistant Epoxy Bosch coil

26. Engine rebuilt with new Pistons, valves,etc.

27. Upgraded Oil pump with oil filter

28. E17 complaint fuel hoses, currently running BP ultimate 97

29. Reverse light with reverse gearbox switch

30. New Stainless steel bumpers front/rear

31. New Stainless-steel hubcaps/wheel covers

32. Bills/invoice for parts from WV Heritage, KJ, Custom and commercial. etc.

33. Comprehensive restoration - Fully bare metal nut and bolt restoration.

34. Original metal on the car.

35. No corrosion or rusting.

36. Full Rust protection on Chassis and floor with POR15 system

37. Birth Certificate from WV Germany (Matching Engine, chassis number confirmation)

38. Mileage 15093