Magazine-featured full-custom on shortened chassis. A hoot!1971 Volkswagen “Custom Roadster” BeetleChassis Number – 1112025351Engine Number – AE537883Exterior Color – Mignonette Green Interior Color – Grey and Dark GreenEngine Type – 1641 cc Air-cooled 4-cylinderGearbox –4-Speed manual transaxleCurrent Mileage –28,410 (TMU) Current Owner – purchased in 2015Marque and Model HistoryThe Volkswagen Beetle was a marvel of engineering and efficiency. Developed during the second world war, volume production began in earnest after allied forces had captured Germany and began rebuilding the German economy. Within the first five years of production hundreds of thousands of Beetles were delivered to Europeans eager to leave the war behind. With hundreds of thousands of Beetles sold in the US, custom car builders performed clever transformations particularly on the west coast where sunny climate and beach lifestyles favored roadster and dune buggy treatment. History of this CarPurchased from the original builder in 2015, this Beetle has been part of a northern California car collection with limited use over the past decade. Dubbed “Future Shock” in the February 1993 VW Trends magazine article that featured it, the multipage spread reveals the history of the build and equipment. The car is the work of Dennis Daft, Dallas, TX who originally purchased the 1971 Beetle as daily transportation in the 1980s. After driving the Beetle for a few years, Dennis contacted Jim Harden, Oklahoma Vee-Dub, Lawton, OK to perform the extensive reimagining into the roadster body. Badges, bumpers, and all remaining exterior trim was removed in keeping with the spirit of the lightweight roadster theme.-14” shortened wheelbase (cut at center of pan)-Removing the entire roof-Windshield chopped 4”-Welded doors with newly cut entries-Reinforced 1” steel tubing under door cuts-1” roll steel roll bar with welded ¼” steel blend plates-2” added width early model fenders-KYB adjustable shocks-Rossi headlights-Enkei 15” wheels painted matching body color-Aqua Metallic Green paint with pink and yellow graphicsInterior features:-Iroc Z-28 front seats with matching color graphics-Matching dark grey carpet and side panels-Custom smoothed dashboard-Formuling steering wheel with GT Grant center-VDO speedometer-Sony CD stereo-Dual Kenwood KAC-300 amplifiers-10 Kicker drivers, Kenwood tweeters, and Linear crossoversEngine and drivetrain:-AE number 1971 engine rebuilt to 1641cc-Dual-port heads with stainless-steel intake and exhaust valves-8.0:1 compression-69mm crankshaft-Cima 87mm pistons and barrels-Stock rods and Engle 110 cam-Stock springs and rockers-Bosch 009 distributor-Single 44mm Weber carburetor-CB Performance intake manifold-1.5” header with single quiet pack-Polished aluminum alternator pulleys-Type 1 IRS transaxle with Super differential-200mm lightened 10.5 lb. flywheel-1,700 lb. Kennedy clutch assemblyGeneral OverviewToday this VW Beetle presents with finishes and features consistent with the 1993 build. Though the car has been preserved and stored indoors, the driver level condition is ideal to enjoy as is for local shows and various VW events. The wheels are finished in matching body color wearing a set of Kumho Ecsta AST 205/50 R15 radial tires, and the overall stance is very well resolved with the shortened wheelbase, rollbar rake, door cuts, and widened fenders. The interior features original materials from the completed build, a four-speed manual transmission, color matched foot pedals, painted steering wheel center, and color matched gear shift selector. The front storage area features a custom cover panel which can be easily removed to reveal the stock front storage and largely stock configuration including the stock fuel tank and 12V battery. The engine compartment is finished in matching body color with matching color engine components, polished features, and generally good cosmetic presentation. Included with this CarThis VW Beetle comes with a copy of the 1993 VW trends magazine article. Though still displaying Texas license plates, this car is sold on a clean California title.