1969 diamond blue Volkswagen beetle - a restored VW in exceptional condition -

Runs great, looks great.
Turn-key car: put gasoline in it and drive anywhere.
Call: 505 828 2165 with any questions.

This is a restored 1969 VW Beetle. By restored, I mean restored. I do NOT mean a paint job and seat covers. This was a black-plate California car (I have the plate) that's undergone a body-off restoration. It is near perfect in every way. New quality paint inside and out in the correct, original Diamond Blue color, new pans and running boards, heavy, high-quality Wolfsburg West bumpers, TMI seats and door panels, carpet, headliner, new steering wheel and dash pad. The car has original VW glass (except windshield which was recently installed), pop-out rear windows, and powder-coated wheels as well as new tires, battery, trickle charge jack harness, and new wiring throughout. It is correct in nearly every detail down to the original owner's manual, warranty book and original jack.

Mechanically the car is in excellent condition. Although the engine looks stock, it is built up as a 1776cc. It is clean, correctly detailed, and runs strong and fast. An oil filter has been added. There is also an aftermarket AM/FM radio with a USB port. The dash was not cut or mangled for radio installation. All lights, the wipers, horn etc. are in working condition. The car has been recently serviced. I had to do a few things to it since I bought it and I have receipts for that work as well.

Since these photos were taken, the spare has been painted to match the wheels on the ground and a proper cardboard trunk liner installed.
You wouldn't be able to finish one this nicely for the same amount of time, money and labor.
I have a current, clear NM title in my name. You will also receive the "birth certificate" for this car from Volkswagen.
The odometer shows 38,900 but I do not warrant this as the original mileage. It most likely is not.
There are two very small (tiny) touch ups on the right, rear fender and that's about it.
If you've wanted a turn-key, ready to go Beetle, this is the car for you. This is not as flip. I have driven the car most of this year - about 2000 miles. As usual another, older VW has come along that I am interested in buying. Lack of money and storage! It's the same old story.

Sold where is as is. FOB Albuquerque NM, without the license plates pictured. I will hold the car without charge for up to 30 days while buyer arranges transport.

Additional information from the previous owner:
This Bug has been through a complete body off rebuild, too many new parts to list but I have all the receipts, here are the major items:
The engine and transmission were rebuilt by the previous owner and the engine runs really strong
List of things that were done to the engine:
Reground crank, rebuilt connecting rods, replaced main bearings, replaced rod bearings and cam bearings, camshaft w/gear, scat shifters, CB filter pump, pistons & cylinder set (905 forged), barrel shims, push rod rubes, gasket set & seal (German), Factory rebuilt heads (VW), Used pulley (Degree), External clamp kits, fan belt, plugs, plug wires, Used German F&S clutch plate, points & comp. 009, fuel line, and filter. Aligned bore & thrust cut. Opened heads to 90.5 bore.
A new oil cooler was installed as well.
Brand new tires (including the spare) and brakes
A new gas tank (and all of the filler neck hoses and vent hoses were replaced), a heavy duty rear sway bar with urethane bushings was installed as well as urethane bushings on the front anti-sway bar.
A new battery was installed at Costco.
When the entire front end was rebuilt, track rod arms, steering damper, ball joints & steering box, the steering couple were also replaced. The new steering box makes a big difference in how the car drives.
Cosmetically, the running boards have recently been replaced, as well as the sun visors and interior and exterior mirrors. The dash is not cut up or mangled. Glove box is new. The body was completely removed from the frame, and the floor pans were replaced, along with the luggage shelf, all from Wolfsburg West, and all were coated with POR-15. The body was sanded down and dents were hammered out to reduce the need for filler. The body was coated 4 times with primer and sanded down in-between coats, and then received 3 coats of Diamond Blue base coat and 2 coats of clear. All fenders, hoods, and miscellaneous pieces were painted off the car, for a complete job. The underside of the fenders received Wurth undercoating to reduce the chance of rocks hitting the underside of the fenders and producing a "star" chip that shows up on the top side of the fender. The interior received all new padding, new upholstery, new carpets and new headliner. The floors, doors, roof and rear shelving also received sound and heat insulation, to reduce noise and heat in the interior. Most of the switches are original, as is the speedometer, but with new center caps on the switches.

A new wiring harness was installed and a new "Retro Sounds" radio. The car received new stainless steel fasteners when putting it back together, to reduce rusting of the bolts. It also has all new rubber and felt throughout. The car retains its original jack and tool kit as well as the original owner's manual. This car was originally sold in January of 1969 in San Jose, CA, and had spent its entire life in California.
The car has been serviced by Fred's Garage in Redwood City, CA.