1970 Volkswagen Beetle
Owner: Ben Williams Location: Grove City, PA
Specs are as follows:
Fully restored in winter of 2002/2003. Lots of new chrome (running boards, headlamp rings, trim strips, hubcaps, bumpers). New "Corvette Yellow" paint job, all new interior (carpeting, and seats with cow style seat covers) Engine has 85,000 miles on it, and is well maintained. New brakes, brake lines, tires, engine cover and hood seals, and a Toshiba tape deck (woohoo!)
Engine: Air Cooled 1600 cc 2.5liter 4cyl.
Economy: 26 mpg
Max. Horsepower: 57 hp. @ 4400 rpm
Max. Speed: 81 mph (0-50mph in 12.5 seconds)
Max. Torque: 81.7lb. ft at 3,000 rpm
Transmission: 4 speed synchromesh
Things that are to be bought as upgrades in the near future:
Engine bore kit, new high performance coil, lightweight pulleys and flywheel, electronic fuel pump, and a new car audio system.
NOTE: Pictures, as you can see are taken during the wintertime. I have not been able to wax or polish anything on the car, because of the weather so it may be noted that it is a bit dirty. I hope to get a picture of it when polished up during the upcoming summer season.
