Modified 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Volkswagen marked 18 consecutive years of increased sales in 1967, selling 1,921,013 vehicles worldwide. U.S. Beetle sales climbed to 320,692 units, but the company’s share of the imported compact car market dropped to 57 percent as General Motors used Buick to sell German Opels and Chrysler used its newfound ownership of the Rootes group to release some Hillman and Sunbeam models in America. The '67 Beetle hit the market with an upgraded 12-volt electrical system and revised body panels, which contributed to the car being regarded as a one-year-only example in the model's history.

This modified example has been fitted with earlier-model fenders and turn signals, Porsche 911-style headlight lenses, H4 headlamps, a convertible-model vented decklid, and European-specification bumpers and taillight lenses. The four-speed manual transaxle has reportedly been modified with a “Freeway Flyer” gearset, while other notable modifications include four-wheel disc brakes, dropped spindles, chrome-finished Rader-style wheels, a rear camber compensator, and a reinforced intermediate transaxle mount.

The replacement dual-port air-cooled flat-four engine is said to displace 1.6 liters and was installed under prior ownership. Engine details include dual carburetors, a vacuum-advance distributor, an aftermarket camshaft, electronic ignition, an upright crankcase breather/oil filler, an extended-capacity oil sump, and a merged header exhaust system.

This modified 1967 Volkswagen Beetle sedan is now offered at no reserve with spare parts and transferrable New York State registration in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Replacement dual-port 1.6L air‑cooled flat-four engine

• Four‑speed manual transmission with “Freeway Flyer” gearset

• Refinished in metallic red exterior over black vinyl upholstery

• Hidden Bluetooth head unit paired with aftermarket speakers

• Lowered suspension with adjustable components and dropped spindles

• Four‑wheel disc brake conversion

Factory Equipment

• 12-volt electrical system

• Vent windows

• Two-spoke steering wheel with chrome horn ring

• Rear Z-bar stabilizer

Modifications

• Powertrain & Drivetrain:

  • Larger displacement engine

  • Dual carburetors

  • Merged header exhaust with Jones Turbine muffler

  • Aftermarket camshaft

  • PerTronix electronic ignition

  • Alternator charging system

  • Aluminum degree pulley

  • Upright oil filler/breather

  • Extended capacity oil sump

  • Reinforced intermediate transaxle mount

• Suspension & Brakes:

  • Four‑wheel disc brakes

  • Adjustable front axle beam with drop spindles

  • Adjustable rear spring plates

  • Adjustable rear coil-over shocks

  • Rear camber compensator

• Exterior:

  • Rader-style 15" wheels

  • Metallic red paint

  • Convertible model vented decklid

  • Earlier model front fenders and turn signals

  • Tri-bar H4 headlights with amber lower

  • Porsche 911-style fluted headlight lenses

  • European-specification taillight lenses

  • European-specification blade bumpers with overriders

  • Filled factory overrider holes

  • Body-color running boards

  • Pop-out rear quarter windows

  • EMPI side skirts

• Interior:

  • EMPI reclining front bucket seats

  • Color-matched instrumentation

  • Replacement speedometer

  • VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges

  • Bamboo parcel shelf

  • Radio-delete panel

  • Amplifier located in the front trunk

  • Hidden Bluetooth audio module

  • Aftermarket speakers and subwoofer

  • Black vinyl upholstery and headliner

  • Aftermarket front bucket seats with adjustable headrests

  • Three‑point front seatbelts

  • Rear lap belts

  • EMPI trigger-style shifter

Servicing

According to the seller, the following recent service work has been performed:

• Oil change completed using 20w50 Valvoline VR‑1

• Engine tune-up

Known Imperfections

• Body and chassis have different VINs

• Oversized front tires can rub during certain driving conditions

• Door lock keys do not operate the locks

• Oil leak reported at the oil strainer

Included Items

• Gasket kit for oil strainer service

• Various spare parts

Additional Information

This 1967 Beetle has two VINs attached. The body wears a riveted plate with VIN 117141660, which matches the New York registration, while the chassis stamp reads 117522918. A redacted photo of the registration has been added to the gallery along with photos of each VIN.

This vehicle is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is offered with transferable New York State registration.