Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Other |
SubModel: | Manx Style |
Type: | Dune buggy |
Trim: | Buggy |
Year: | 1973 |
Mileage: | 23,140 |
Color: | Holographic Metalic Flake Red |
Engine: | 1776cc |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Red & Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Montgomery, Texas, United States |
History
This is a "Rare" Original, First Edition Dune Buggy Enterprises 1968 "Road Runner" body style, They were sued by Chrysler and Warner Brothers and changed the next production models to "Dune Runner T-Bird"
Purchased in March (Stripped it bare) Sand Blasted original parts, and restored it to completely street legal. Everything works i.e... (lights, brakes, wipers, engine, trans and so on).
The AH-1600cc engine rebuilt to a 1776cc and mechanicals were gone through 2yrs ago, along with the synchronizers in the 4 speed manual transmission, and the floor pans repaired..
The Dune Runner was first car named the Road Runner by Dune Buggy Enterprises. WB and Chrysler thought that was a bad idea and forced them to change it to Dune Runner as the story goes. Dune Runners came in 9 different styles and 42 colors. There were three different wheelbases available. 80" standard, 90" full length and the pickup 80" wheelbase. Each one had its own recommendations for the chassis modification.
Condition Report
üEngine: | Good | 1971 - Dual Port AH 1600 CC Rebuilt to (1776cc) |
üPaint: | Excellent | PPG Holographic Intense Red color shift metal flake |
üInterior: | Excellent | Fully Restored Original Interior |
üRadio: | Excellent | Marine - 250 Watt MP3. Bluetooth. Remote Control |
üMolding: | Excellent | Body Trim Fully Restored with original body trim |
üTires: | Excellent | P-235 / 75 R15 & P-195 / 60 R15 |
üBody: | Excellent | Original body Reinforced & Filled to perfection |
üGlass: | Excellent | DOT Bronze tinted Glass, completely New |
üUnder Carriage: | Good | Appears to be very solid |
üRunning condition: | Good | Compression 124 - 129 No smoke or Noise |
üEngine Bay: | Good | Recoated with 1000 degree Enamel No Rust |
üElectrical: | Good | headlights, tail lights, horn, wipers, dash lights, all on. |
üWheels / Size: | Excellent | 15-inch steel wheels with factory hub caps. |
üTransmission: | Good | 4 Speed Standard |
üExterior: | Excellent | Restored to Driver quality condition with original parts |
üBrakes: | Good | manual brakes, all in good working order |
üFrame: | Good | solid, original. No signs of any rust repair. |
Description
Interior:
Restored to original condition with New Red/Black Marine grade faux Leather Racing Seats, Marine thick pile carpet, Red Piping Floor trim, Custom rear seating package, Battery tray, with holographic Intense Red Metal flake painted Sides, Trim, and Dash.
Exterior:
Solid, Refinished Original Fiberglass body, Returned to the Original ( Intense Red Metal & Black Flake ) color scheme—two tone paint and Interior, Original Shock Tower bumpers. Completely original EZ Eye Bronze Windshield glass, original tail lights in a box. Appears to have (NEVER HAD) any body work, only a few minor bubbles in the finish. Hood ornament has minor pitting, but solid.
Upgrades:
New set of 15" Black KONIG ( Control ) Wheels 4x100mm 6.5
New P-235 / 75 R15 & P190 / 60R 15 - Tires with only 8 miles on them !!!
Removable F1 - STYLE BLACK / RED PVC Leather Steering wheel
BOSS Red Quick Release Steering Wheel HUB
Lower Fiberglass Edge black Trim Moulding
KTI Performance 4x130mm to 4x100mm converter
New Dot Bronze tinted Safety Glass Windshield
BaJa Front & Rear Shock Tower Dune Buggy Tube Bumpers
Recaro Race Seats Red/Black Leather Reclinable Racing Seat Custom Universal
Converted the Electrical System to 12V, including the Alternator
8 Color Remote control Under glow Under Body Neon Accent Glow LED Lights Kit
Removable Shoreline Marine Grade LED Lit Flag poles
1938 Ford Car LED Teardrop Taillight Kit with Rapid Fire
KMI Performance - Plugs, Wires, Distributor, Rotor, and Ignition condenser
Pyle 200Watt Marine AM/FM, Bluetooth, MP3, SD, USB, Aux, Remote Control, Stereo Receiver
The Distributor was upgraded to an 009
Added an 8" External oil cooler
Removable Custom Made Off-road / Black Tub Mud Fenders.
wired car for Tow bubby wire connector
Center Console with Phone and cup holder, Marine Grade Vinyl
New Sure Grip Pedal Covers
Documentation:
Previous owners receipts, service manual, various Original parts from restoration.
Modifications and other options:
Wheel Assembly converted to 4x100mm to allow 13' thru 20" Wheels.
Overall Appearance:
Excellent example of an original car restored to previous Style, Paint, and Interior Design, with a Single repaint, original parts refinished.
Appraisal Summary
We at DeepSouth Customs have been building antique and classic cars for the past 20 years. We have bought, sold and restored more than 1000 cars and have a working knowledge of the current market values. We also use N.A.D.A., C.P.I., The Old Car Price Guide and 14 other reference sources to determine a fair market value. At this time we feel that the current value for this car is $11,413.00.
Appraisal number 64013 signed on July 29, 2016, by Randy Winston of Spring Creek Auto Brokers LLC..,
Summary:
If you have any questions please feel free to ask. We are willing to transport within 200 miles, or hold the vehicle on property in a climate controlled unit until you can schedule a transporter.
Answers:
The tires and wheels were placed on the car by Discount Tire for $964.00 last week, they have trailer miles on them and that is it.
The Paint job is 3 weeks old and the interior is 2 weeks old. This is a completely fresh build!