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1972 One-of-a-Kind Verified

Volkswagen Beetle 2332cc · Concours Restoration

$
⭐ 4.9 · 142 reviews · Fair Price
Mileage1,247 mi
Horsepower60 HP
TransmissionAUTOMATIC
Why This Beetle

Why this Volkswagen is special

The customer now understands why it costs six figures.

Rust Free · California Car
7 Year Restoration
2332cc Jake Raby Engine
Featured in VW Trends
Best Custom Beetle Winner
1,200 Hour Build
Complete Documentation
Compression Tested
Dyno Tested
Matching VIN · Original Chassis
The Story

The story behind this Beetle

Every car has a soul. Here's the journey of this one.

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Originally sold in Armenia in 1972, this Beetle spent its early years as a sunny-day cruiser. In 2015, it was purchased by a master builder who envisioned a concours-quality restomod.

Over seven years, the car was stripped to bare metal, the chassis reinforced, and every component either restored or upgraded. The engine was built by renowned mechanic Jake Raby, the paint applied by Vintage Autohaus, and the interior stitched by Classic Leather Works.

Featured in VW Trends Magazine (2023) and winner of Best Custom Beetle at the 2024 SoCal VW Classic.

Build Timeline

The journey of a masterpiece

Seven years of craftsmanship, documented every step of the way.

1968Built
2015Purchased
2016Body Removed
2017Metal Work
2018Paint
2020Engine Built
2021Dyno
2022Interior
2023Completed
TodayFor Sale
Cost Breakdown

What it cost to build

Full transparency on every dollar that went into this machine.

$18,500
Engine
2332cc stroker · FK89 cam · 48 IDA Webers
$12,000
Paint
Guards Red · Ceramic coating · 5-stage
$5,000
Wheels
Custom mags · Performance tires
$8,900
Interior
Porsche Recaro seats · VDO gauges
$58,000
Labor
1,200 hours · Expert craftsmanship
$6,500
Suspension
Adjustable beam · Bilstein · Sway-A-Way
$0
Estimated Build Cost
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Selling Price
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How much horsepower does it make?
This 2332cc stroker with FK89 cam and 48 IDA Webers produces 60 HP at the crank and 82 lb-ft of torque. It's dyno-tuned for pump gas and redlines at 7,200 RPM.
🚗 Daily Driver? 💰 Maintenance Costs? ⚡ Horsepower? 🛡️ Insurance? ⛽ Pump Gas? 🔧 Reliable? ⚠️ Common Problems? 📊 Compare To Stock?
Runs on 91+ octane · 25.00 MPG combined
Oil change: 5W-30 · 3.5 qt · $85
Insurance estimate: $1,200/yr · Hagerty
Valve adjustment: every 3,000 mi · $280
Dyno sheet available · 60 HP / 82 lb-ft
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🔧 2332cc · Jake Raby
⛽ 48 IDA Webers
🛞 4-Wheel Disc
⚙️ Custom Mags
🔩 Bilstein · Adjustable
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Engine
The 2332cc stroker engine was built by Jake Raby with an FK89 cam, 48 IDA Webers, and MSD ignition. It produces 60 HP and 82 lb-ft of torque on pump gas.
AI Inspection

Condition score: 96 / 100

AI-powered inspection with detailed reasoning behind every score.

Body
99
Paint
98
Engine
95
Transmission
98
Suspension
95
Interior
97
Electrical
94
Undercarriage
96
96/100
Overall Condition · Excellent
No major issues · Well maintained
Body: No rust, perfect gaps✅
Engine: 180 PSI compression all cylinders✅
Trans: Smooth shifts, no grinding✅
Paint: Ceramic coated · No swirls✅
Documentation

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Dyno Sheet
Compression Test
Leak Down Test
Paint Invoice
Restoration Receipts
Engine Build Sheet
Wiring Diagram
Original Window Sticker
VIN Report
Ownership

Annual costs & maintenance

What it really costs to own this Beetle.

Annual Costs

Fuel$2,917
Insurance$1,200
Registration$340
Storage$1,200
Five Year Cost$24,583

Maintenance

Valve Adjustment$280
Oil Changes$85
Brake Service$450
Tire Rotation$60
AI Maintenance Planner
🔧 Valve adj · 3k mi 🛢️ Oil change · 3k mi 🛞 Brake flush · 2yr ⚙️ Tune-up · 5k mi
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Latest questions

Real questions from owners, mechanics, and enthusiasts.

Can I run E85?
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Should You Buy This Car?

Should you buy this Beetle?

Honest, transparent advice. No hype.

Buy this car if…

  • ✓ You want a show-quality Volkswagen you can actually drive.
  • ✓ You appreciate documented craftsmanship.
  • ✓ You value reliability over chasing maximum horsepower.
  • ✓ You want a car that turns heads and starts conversations.

This may not be the right car if…

  • ✗ You're looking for a stock, numbers-matching restoration.
  • ✗ You want modern safety features (airbags, ABS, etc.).
  • ✗ You prefer an automatic transmission.
  • ✗ You want a low-maintenance daily driver with no quirks.