1973 VW Super Beetle

Exterior

• Paint: 1997 Porsche Zenith Blue Metallic (Fall 1998)
• Fenders: Innovations in Fiberglass – widened 2” front, 3” rear (Fall 1998)
• Bumpers: Nerf T Bars
• Modifications:
  • Shaved chrome trim and turn signals
  • Custom front/rear signals

Suspension

• Front: Adjustable MacPherson struts, lowered ~2.5” (Spring 1998)
• Bushings: New urethane bushings (Spring 1998)
• Rear: Stock
• Wheels: American Racing 15x7
• Tires: 205/50 R15

Engine

• Displacement: 1776cc, rebuilt by Al Shelton (Fall 1999)
• Carburetors: Dual 34 ICT Weber
• Distributor: Bosch 009
• Transmission: Rebuilt

Interior

• Front Seats: Reupholstered in Grey/Black Velour, new padding (January 1999)
• Headliner: New Velour (Fall 1998)
• Audio: Custom rear speaker enclosure replaces rear seat
• Carpet: Installed Summer 1999

Ownership & Restoration History

• Purchase Location: California, July 1994
• Transported to Missouri: Spring 1996 (by covered trailer)
• Restoration Timeline:
  • Summer 1998: Front end suspension, body, and paint
  • 1998–1999: Interior and engine/transmission work

Final Notes

This Super Beetle drives wonderfully—free of the dreaded “Super Beetle shimmies.” It’s a head-turner that attracts attention everywhere it goes. Strangers often stop to compliment the car.

• Mileage on new engine/transmission: ~3,000 miles
• Usage: Daily driver during school and briefly in winter
• Reason for sale: Lack of time, insurance cost for two cars, and limited garage/driveway space