1957 volkswagon beetle semaphore/multiple show winner

this 1957 volkswagen vw oval semaphore is being sold with no reserve! high bidder at the end of the auction wins!first off this is one of the nicest 57 vws in the country, ultiple show winner!Hot vws magazine car, page spread, 1 pick at the las vegas bugorama out of 1500 cars.387 photographs of the belly off build, o expense spared over 50k spent.Stiftung Automuseum volkswagen certificate.full documentation.Up for sale is my custom 1957 VW Oval Deluxe Beetle. The history and restoration on this car is very extensive. It was professionally built by John Jones of Kustom Coach Werks in Grand Junction, olorado.John built the car to take to the Bug-In in Las Vegas, here he won 1st place out of over 1500 VWs!The beetle was also featured in Hot VWs in May 2004! A copy of this issue is included with the car. The article discusses the restoration in great detail, long with all the different companies and parts that were used to create this rolling work of art.John started with a rust-free 57' Oval from Arizona with only 56,000 original miles. Here are the details on the restoration:~ the car was completely disassembled -- body separated from the pan~ the underside, ngine bay, ams, tc. were all media blasted~ stripped the outside~ sprayed with PPG Orange Glow and Vanilla Shake, PG clear, et sand and buff~ installed a 3 ½ inch narrowed beam with adjusters and KYB shocks~ raised the rear spring plates = lowering the rear~ Madson Upholstery installed TMI tan vinyl and oatmeal tweed seat covers and door panels, long with a tan mohair headliner and TMI oatmeal loop carpeting~ Flat-4 Banjo steering wheel with Golden Lady horn buttonThe car was then purchased by a gentleman in Colorado Springs and he continued to make improvements and upgrades to the car. I have receipts of over $9000 (see invoice below) which included:~ new 2007cc motor (100+ hp), uilt by Randy Bowen at Sport Car Volkswagen Service Center in Colorado Springs, o it really moves~ new 4 speed transmission - the transmission was built by Rancho Performance Transaxles in California and the specs are PRO STREET 4.12 ring and pinion, tock ratios 1st - 3rd with close ratio 4th~ new disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear~ a high temp finish (Chromex) to the header and muffler~ powder coating axle tubes, an shroud, acking plates, tc.Randy has been building and racing VWs for over 35 years.Overall, his 57' Euro Beetle is in immaculate condition! Only 1435 miles since its restoration in 2004-2005! The paint is perfect with no rock chips, cratches or dents. The underside is in showroom condition. The interior excellent. The tires and wheels have less than 200 miles on them. The glass looks to be all original, ith the exception of the windshield. The pop-up blinkers work properly and are really cool. Comes with a new high-end indoor California Car Cover. It runs and drives great and is a blast!Clear Coloradofull documentation.Here are the details on the drive train build.Brand Size CostBlock VW AS-41 $250.00Line bore YES $80.00Cam bore NO Surface YES $40.00Full flow YES $35.00Thrust Cut NO Clean YES $50.00Bore for larger cylinders YES 90.5mm $100.00Clearance YES 78mm $100.00Modify for Bus mount NO Oil Pump SCHADEK 30mm $45.00Oil Pump Cover BERG RELIEF $80.00Deep Sump SCAT 1 1/2 QT $80.00Main Bearings MAHLE STEEL CENTER $40.00Cam Bearings MAHLE DUAL THRUST $25.00Rod Bearings MAHLE $15.00Tap Oil Galleries NO Cut for Sand Seal NO Weld behind #3 cylinder NO Case inserts YES 8MM $125.00Flywheel VW 200mm LIGHTENED $120.008-dowell flywheel YES Surface YES Lighten YES 12 POUND Clutch Pressure Plate KEP STAGE 1 $125.00Disc 200mm $25.00T/O bearing Crankshaft DPR 78MM X VW $425.00Balance YES ASSEMBLY $150.00Turn Journals NO8-dowel YES Crank Pulley VW DEGREE $50.00Wedge Mate NO Polish YES INC.Crank gears VW $25.00Distributor drive VW $15.00Gland Nut SCAT CHROME MOLY $50.00Gland nut washer SCAT CHROME MOLY INC.Camshaft ENGLE W-120 $100.00Cam Gear VW MODIFIED $25.00Lifters VW RECONDITIONED $60.00Rods Re-size VW RECONDITIONED $100.00Balance INC. Pistons MAHLE 90.5 $300.00Balance NO Cut valve reliefs Rings MAHLE Cylinders MAHLE 90.5mm INC.Shorten Hone YES $40.00Shims YES $10.00Buttons CB TEFLON $20.00Heads VW 40mmX35.5mm $500.00Flycut/bore YES Machine for larger springs NO Valve seat machine/seal YES INC.Install new guides YES INC.Port/polish UNSHROUD CHAMBERS $80.00New valve springs YES INC.New valves YES INC.Rocker Arm Shafts SCAT SOLID - BOLT TOGETHER $50.00Rocker Arms VW 1.1 - VW $50.00Push Rods VW STOCK $20.00Valve Covers VW CUSTOM $50.00Retainers CHROME MOLY INC.Guides YES INC.Push Rod Tubes EMPI STAINLESS $45.00Clean Heads YES $50.00Head Studs 8mm Blast and Paint $20.00Adjusters BUGPACK SWIVEL $35.00Head Gaskets NO Assemble and cc FIX KEEPERS $40.00Carburetor WEBER 40IDF $800.00Rebuild carburetor(s) NO Rebuild Kit Manifolds/match port DUAL PORT Air cleaners / Linkage GASKETS INC.Exhaust GASKETS INC.Header A1 SIDEWINDER $800.00Muffler A1 STAINLESS INC.Heater boxes NO High Perf. Coating YES Flange Kit NO Levers Clamps Sheet Metal Fan shroud SCAT 36 HP NO HEAT $80.00Head Tin VW DUAL PORT $50.00Rear Tin VW $25.00Front Tin VW $25.00Fan/backing plate VW $25.00Misc Tins VW $50.00Powder Coat Sheet Metal YES $350.00Oil cooler & Adapter NEW $65.00Misc. Generator/Alternator ALT $120.00Stand VW $25.00Coil BOSCH BLUE $50.00Distributor BOSCH 0.009 $75.00Compu-Fire YES MODULE $77.00Distributor Clamp VW $5.00Plug wires BOSCH $30.00Spark Plugs NGK B5HS $16.00Cap / Rotor / Points INC.Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Rod & Spacer VW NAFuel Pump Block Off SCAT $10.00Fuel Pressure Regulator Fuel Lines Oil Filter Adapter BUGPACK $18.00Oil Lines/fittings AEROQUIP $65.00Fan Belt NEW 9.5X905 $9.00Generator Pulley VW $15.00Generator Strap BUGPACK STAINLESS $15.00Oil and Filter BRAD PENN 30 $40.00Oil Filler FRAM HP 1 $15.00Hardware/Fasteners NEW $45.00Breather Kit BUGPACK $40.00Gasket Set / Seal $30.00Gauges Senders Motor Mounts Spark Boxsurfboard not included!this is just some of the information you will get with the car and all documentation includedany questions 719-244-6110Disclaimer!I reserve the right to end this auction at anytime for any reason!you are responsible for the shipping! you want a quote the pick up address is 80831 in colorado. I will not research it for you.there is no warranty expressed or implied.if you have less than 10 feedback you had better contact me or you will be deleted.payment is due within 72 hours of auctions end.inspections will be performed prior to auctions end! you will not be disappointed!