1971 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a Chesil Speedster project that is substantially complete and running, with just 55 miles recorded.

This is an ideal project for somebody looking to complete the final stages of the build and IVA process. Once completed, IVA approved and registered, we would expect a good Chesil Speedster of this specification to be worth mid-to-late £30,000s.

A particularly attractive feature of this car is its engine. It was supplied as a 1776cc crate-built engine by The VW Engine Company, with:

New crankcase

Engle 100 camshaft upgrade

2 x twin-barrel EMPI 40 carburettors

New clutch fitted during the build

Just 55 miles

Supporting invoice from The VW Engine Company

Video available showing the engine running

The car itself is finished in white coachwork and has a superb classic specification including:

Dark red leather bucket seats

Brand-new dark red carpet set ready to fit

Dark red hood

Wind-up windows

White-faced instruments

Wood-rim steering wheel

Classic-style badging

Classic wheels and hubcaps

Engine and gearbox fitted

Brand-new interior trim ready to install

V5/logbook supplied

Extensive build paperwork

Stacks of original invoices and receipts

The car has previously been presented for IVA so includes the IVA kit. A new VIN has subsequently been issued by the DVLA and will need to be stamped onto the chassis as part of completing the process.

The previous inspection identified a relatively short list of items requiring attention, including the appropriate fog light, fuel-tank earth strap, seat/seat-belt positioning and steering-wheel compliance. Seat runners will also need to be addressed, and two additional seats previously used for the IVA are included.

The car has previously passed an MOT but does not currently have an IVA certificate and is being sold as an unfinished project requiring completion and approval before road use.

This is not a collection of boxes or a build that needs starting from scratch. The car is complete, the engine runs, it has covered just 55 miles and the vast majority of the work has already been done. It simply needs somebody to finish the remaining details and take it through IVA.

A great opportunity to buy a very low-mileage, high-specification Chesil Speedster project at substantially below the value of a completed example.

Viewings available in Melbourne, Derbyshire.

Call or message us now on 07921 356356.

We have extensive photographs, walk-around videos and a video of the 1776cc engine running, together with stacks of invoices and build documentation, all of which can be shared with interested buyers.