1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen called it “The most revolutionary Beetle since the invention of the Beetle.”, and indeed the 1967 is a special year for the Beetle because it saw some one year only features, final year features, and first year features all in the same car.  It is considered in many VW circles to be among the most special and important model years for the Beetle.  Let's find out why. 

For consignment, a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle with a title verified 85,266 actual miles.  It doesn't look much different from a 1962 Beetle, but dealer brochures of the time boast about new features while still preaching about the benefits of a rear mounted air cooled engine. 

Exterior
Bathed in Java Green, the classically cute shape of the Beetle makes people smile nearly 60 years later.  Round fenders flanking the arching hood, domed roof, and sloping rear coupled with straight, wide doors create a look that invites you in.  The roof rack not only provides more storage room, but looks cool and adds a sense of adventure to the bug.  The external door handles were new for '67 but may have appeared on some late '66 models as well.  The “towel bars” on the bumpers were unique to 1967 and are a desirable feature.  We note the reverse lights, which would have been new for '67 and attached to the rear bumper, are missing on this car as is one bumperette.  In front, the distance of the horn vents to the black seam bodes well for the originality of the fenders and the deck lid was a one year feature with subtle differences from other years.  15-inch painted wheels with VW hubcaps are in restorable condition.  The body carries paint imperfections including chipped paint, bubbling, areas of rust especially around hinges, former body repairs, and various other scratches and scrapes.  

Interior
Black vinyl door panels adhere to the interior of the doors.  This is where we find the new for 1967 door actuators with the recessed cove.  The panels are in good condition with a tear on the passenger side.  The high back bucket seats, (from a later year Beetle), show some wear and black tape mends some of the tears in the black vinyl, with other areas needing repair or restoration.  Fortunately, the V-dub enthusiast world and aftermarket source base is huge, really huge.  The low back rear bench is in good condition.  Our steering wheel is wrapped in an aftermarket cover, while the Wolfsburg emblem shines bright in the center of the horn ring.  The Lotus white dash is in great shape and houses original gauges and Sapphire AM radio.  The floor mounted shifter is surrounded by loop style carpeted mats in brown over black carpet.  The headliner, including sunroof cover, is a bit rough and would benefit from restoration.  

Drivetrain
A 1600cc engine is in place rated at 60 horsepower.  It's fed by a 1-barrel carburetor and tied to a 4-speed manual transmission.  The rear engine compartment is clean and presentable in driver condition and of course, most components are accessible.  Drum brakes occupy each corner of the Beetle.  

Undercarriage
Surface rust covers the single muffler of the dual exhaust, which is pretty typical.  The remainder of the underside is unremarkable with surface rust appearing only occasionally.  The belly pan and inner wheel components all look good.  Transverse torsion bar suspension resides on the independent front suspension while torsion bar, trailing arms, and swing axles live on the rear independent suspension. 

Drive-Ability
The upright position, tall windows, and small size make these nimble cars a joy to drive and why millions of them were sold in the U.S. and beyond.  This car zoomed onto our test loop buzzing along with a sound only VW's can make.  It's nimble, fun, and all functions work as intended. 

Not many introverts drive classic Beetles, or even modern ones for that matter.  But that doesn't mean if you're not the talkative type you won't enjoy this car.  This one could be driven as is or really pop with some loving restoration.  It's got solid bones and many of the features that make 1967 Beetle so special and desired.

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