I am considering selling my 56 split pick up, i will consider part ex plus cash with a type 3 square back has to be an early model or oval beetle or trekker.
Excellent pick up for age of vehicle. The load bed is in amazing condition for its age.
California import, hence in exceptional condition the chassis has never been welded.
Specification:
1600 single port type 2 engine with 009 dizzy 12v electrics
Bay window fuel tank with beetle fuel level sender fitted.
I have fitted a VDO fuel gauge under dash. All electrics are 12v with sealed beam head lights (rossi) very bright and reliable the indicators are white up front and red rear this is legal for a vehicle this age.
Synchromesh gear box (not crash box) with quick shift fitted. And new bushes.
Breaks all replaced relined new master and slave cylinders all round and break lines.
New link pin bearings fitted on steering and king pin shimmed and checked.
Wheels are Porsche replicas with dome hub caps, suspension lowered by 2 inches at rear and 6 at front on adjusters.
Ribbed bumper up front
Heater ducts (original) and in full working order VERY rare!!! Working original heater in a van this age is very unusual.
I made a frame and latts for a canvas back which is included in the sale.
Re-sprayed 2 years ago (a bit of spare paint available)
Looking for serious offers over £7k
Viewing anytime located in Barnsley South Yorkshire
Will put some more pics up soon.
