1958 RHD Bug, 'Motel 6'

[EgoTrippin]

Gutted to be doing this, but needs must

1958 RHD bug for sale, known as 'Motel 6' due to the faded graphics on the doors. The bug was discovered after sitting for 23 years in a garage. I believe it had the restoration work, slamming and the paint done approx 2006/2007. I have the restoration photos showing the work done. One channel and rear quarter have been replaced as well as both rear bumper mount areas. The work was carried out with high quality hooky panels.
6" narrowed beam with no shocks
Dropped spindles, bumpstop kit, flipped tie rods, caster shims and adjusters
Has semaphores not hooked up
Original floor inc original rubber flooring
Dual circuit brakes
12 volt conversion
original interior including headliner
1300cc gearbox
1200cc engine
line loc
Stainless bolts and urethane bushes throughout
Roofrack
Lap belts
Bug deflector
Original interior including headlining
Stormforce cover included in sale.

Nice patina coming through the thin light blue paint. I have ankor waxed this to keep it in check.

MOT runs out mid-June, but sailed through the last one with no advisories. Obviously tax free.

Bad points.
The finish of the wheels is in poor condition. Running MWS Empi 5's at the moment, so cheap to replace with the equivelant.
Door and door window rubbers could do with replacing.
Running boards are different. Black on one side, blue with deluxe trim on the other.
Currently running an alternator that isnt charging, but will include the original dynamo and regulator.

£4500. Located in Shoreham by Sea, near Brighton.

Old photo, but I will post some more at the weekend.

 

[flynster]

mmmm real nice stevie boy wish i had some money

 

[Araon]

Second that, mmmmmmm niiiice.... the moment I have some spare cash its a bug for me and the lad and Helen fancies a soft top ghia......

 

[Graham L]

Steve

DONT DO IT :mrgreen: , lovely car though,

 

[EgoTrippin]

I'm sure Jenni would prefer this to a Ghia Graham

 

[clyde]

Very nice, whats the score with the MOT without shocks?

 

[Pete B]

Aaron has commented many times on how much he loves Liv's bug, obviously I love it too.
When he sees this ad, jeez how unbearable will he be???? Just wish I had the dollar to buy it for him (or me...)
Fantastic car, must go to the right person.

 

[EgoTrippin]

Thanks Pete

Clyde - there are no shock mounts, so it passes

More photos taken today

Patina

OG headliner

 

[EgoTrippin]

Passenger footwell

Drivers footwell

Passenger heater channel

Drivers heater channel

Passenger floorpan

Drivers floorpan

Under the bonnet. Spare wheel well has been cut out as this car used to be a lot lower

Line loc 8)

 

[radish]

This car is awsome, i went to buy this with the previous owner and it is smoooooth. I drove another car that day just as low not as cool and it drove like shit, when i hit a pot hole i put my back out for 3 weeks.
No shocks have never been questioned on this car as far as i know from 3 different owner in 3 different counties.

Good luck mate

 

[EgoTrippin]

Cheers Darius! It does drive well, especially for a low bug.

 

[john the horse]

dont teempt me its not fair,

 

[Beigebay1968]

Imagine this on your drive John............

 

[EgoTrippin]

I'm sure it would look pretty bangin' on your drive John 8)

 

[EgoTrippin]

Price now £4250

 

[Sinclair]

BRRRRRR That's one cool bug 8)

 

[EgoTrippin]

Cheers Sinclair

Nobody seems to want it though...

 

[Graham L]

Cheers Sinclair

Nobody seems to want it though...

I want it but Jenni Doesn't which is a real shame

 

[EgoTrippin]

You could have father and son blue bugs Graham

 

[EgoTrippin]

This awesome bug is still for sale. I'll be putting a years ticket on this later this month....