1965 Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug

Description

Volkswagen’s Type 1 “Beetle” is a true “World Car.” Thanks to their robust practicality and air-cooled durability it’s as likely to be found in far-flung places like the Sahara Desert or the streets of Mexico City, as it is in Los Angeles. Even the desert wilderness of Baja California.

The Volkswagen Baja Bug is a modified version of the classic Volkswagen Beetle, designed for off-road racing and desert driving. Its origins trace back to the 1960s in Southern California, where enthusiasts sought to create a vehicle capable of handling the rugged terrain of the Baja Peninsula, with more protection than a dune buggy could provide. The Baja Bug's transformation involved trimming the Beetle’s fenders, adding larger tires, reinforcing and raising the suspension to withstand the harsh conditions, and adding more horsepower. The modifications allowed the Beetle to navigate sand dunes, rocky trails, and other challenging landscapes. The popularity of the Baja Bug grew rapidly, leading to organized races such as the Baja 1000, where these vehicles continue to showcase their capabilities. 

Over the years, the Baja Bug has become a well-known symbol of off-road and V-Dub culture, and this ’65 is ready to hit both road and trail. 

Highlights 

• Iconic Baja Bug recently completed by a previous owner 

• Upgraded with 1.6-liter air-cooled VW flat-four with: 

  • Chrome fan shroud 

  • Degree pulley 

  • Header exhaust system  

  • Single downdraft carburetor with chrome air cleaner 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Replacement bucket seats trimmed in brown and orange vinyl  

• Color-coordinated door panels 

• Fiberglass body panels 

• 15-inch Vision wheels mounted with 32×10.50 M/T Rolling Big Power Repulsor tires 

• Full roll cage 

Features 

• Other upgrades include: 

  • LED light bar 

  • LED headlights 

  • Front door glass removed, and doors capped 

  • Side and rear glass replaced with mesh inserts 

  • Rear seat delete 

  • Dual side-view mirrors 

  • Running boards 

  • NRG steering wheel 

  • Touchscreen head unit with speaker array in rear seat area 

  • Convex sunroof cover  

Known Imperfections 

• This 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug is presented as a finely modified example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections. 

Included 

• Keys 

 Ownership History 

This 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug was recently completed by a previous owner. 

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.