The "Red Runner" 1980's Show Beetle is back!!






Here's the car as seen in the pages of Hot VWs Magazine in January 1987.

And here is the car as seen today (or more specifically, at Bug In 34 on May 3rd 2009)
Still a stunning show machine that has withstood the test of time amazingly well.


Still fully show worthy and complete with all awards and memorabilia from it's days in the spotlight.


Detailed to an extreme level inside, outside and upside down.


Numerous chrome parts, many nuts and bolts "timed" so that they face the same direction for the ultimat level of detail.


This car was a consistant top winner in the legendary 80's Johnny's Show For Gold Series
and was one of the best of the best show cars from the era of glam and glitter that was the period's
theme. The days were different then...cars were built to a level of extreme fashion and function was put secondary.
It was great fun indeed.


This is not a common level of restoration and customization...chromed and detailed brake parts
within the brake drum are simply way over the top.
Check out the other chrome bits under here as well.


Underside of the floor pan is covered with a fantastic fiberglass belly pan with detailed mural.


Look deep in the photo at the transaxle, check out the brake parts again and look in the mirror at the bottom of the engine


Even the mufflers are painted and hand painted with graphics!!!


Interior is all custom as well with an amazing fiberglass dash with steering wheel and instrumentation
from a 1980's Mazda.


An extra belly pan with directionally painted graphics makes it visable through the mirrors when you show it!!


No area went untouched...check out the pinstriping on the gas door!


Countless trophies are included!


Best Custom winner at the 87 World of Wheels event in Santa Maria...a winner at many events, not just VW.


Massive trophies!!


One of the most prolific award winners in the California VW scene in the mid 1980's
and a true bit of Cal Look history. The car is quite impressive, even more so in that it was done
over 20 years ago and still looks this good. I honestly think this car will still gather trophies at events today
and would also be great fun to go through to make it road-worthy and drive it a bit.

What a great find, and what a fun snap-shot of the most extreme show machines of it's day.
This would be an awesome museum addition... any takers?

An absolute insane deal for the asking price...but it's got to go.

Asking just
$8,750 obo
price reduced..again!
(open to reasonable offers)



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