1969 VW Frazer Nash Replica

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

For a land often shrouded in fog and rain, the British understand open air motoring. Archibald Frazer-Nash certainly did. He manufactured traditional British sports cars starting in 1922, and after 1927 another company, AFN Limited, continued the tradition until 1957. Small, light, and fast, they were fierce competitors on the racetrack. Still, Frazer Nash cars were rare, just 85 were built after World War II, and fewer still survive. But thanks to the miracle of fiberglass and the popularity of the Volkswagen Beetle, Frazer Nash replicas have been around since the early 1970s. That’s because the VW body can easily be separated from the chassis, leaving all the mechanical components attached.

This 1934 Frazer Nash replica is based on the simple, reliable platform of a 1969 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. With a lightweight fiberglass body it performs in the Frazer Nash tradition with the 53 horsepower rear-mounted Beetle engine. Wire wheels, including two side-mount spares like the original Frazer Nash, complete the authentic look. With the convenience of easy maintenance and VW reliability this Frazer Nash replica is all about the joy of open-air motoring.

Highlights

• Replica of a 1934 Frazer Nash based on a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle chassis

• Powered by a 1500cc VW flat-four engine producing approximately 53 horsepower

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Metric gauges by Classic Instruments

• Firestone Deluxe Champion 5.25-5.5017 inch tires on wire wheels 

• Two side-mount spares

• The chassis number (119593236) decodes as:

  • 1 – Type 1 (Beetle)

  • 1 – Germany

  • 9 – 1969

  • 593236 – Sequential build number (January 1969)

• Please note that while this 1969 Volkswagen Frazer Nash Replica displays just over 405 kilometers (251 miles) at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features

• Large storage compartment under front “hood” 

• VW engine hidden in rear “trunk”

• Reproduction chrome Frazer Nash grille

• Dual chrome Dietz headlights

• Dual chrome running lights

• Wood instrument panel

• Wood-rim steering wheel

• Black vinyl bucket seats and interior

• Black folding top

• AM/FM/Cassette radio

• Rear upholstered cargo tray

• Electric fuel pump

• Remote oil filter

Known Imperfections

• Convertible top and hood straps need updating

• Needs a rear-view mirror

• Fuel gauge works intermittently

• Brakes need to be serviced

• Minor paint imperfections

Included

• California license plates "34F NASH"

Ownership History

The seller states this 1934 Frazer Nash replica was built as a parade car for Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. California license plates "34F NASH" are included.