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[JimH]

It's just nice to see a genuine survivor. There can't be too many Beetles that still have their original piece of card protecting the voltage regulator let alone have their original spare wheel well.

It's just a shame it isn't a '67 1500. I'd pay fifteen grand for one of those in that condition.

[mercrocker]

Agreed, having been around these things when new (albeit as a sprog) I have clear memory of some of those details. The 1200s were always boggo, though, the larger engined Beetles having more in the way of creature comforts.

[Sheefag]

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Micro lite 500cc
£700
Listed 4 days ago in Midhurst
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Used – fair
Here is my Microlite 500cc with hand glider and road trailer.
Listing as spares and repairs as it’s been in storage and needs a carburettor clean, then should run.
The wings will need repairing as been in storage don’t have the time to repair and need the space.
I have a recoil to put on it, not had a chance to put it on and not had it running due to recoil needs repairing.
£700 Ono
Cash on collection only

[Hooli]

i think that's got less dials than my first car had.

[Asimo]

Another blue survivor. £9k with less than 9000miles.

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Not quite a base model but never mind. Tax and mot free next year...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 9230041494

[Hooli]

2.8 manual, lovely! I'd rather pay £9k for that than whatever shitty modern you can get for the same money.

[mercrocker]

I was thinking that too. In all seriousness, I probably have got one major car purchase left in my meagre "retirement" fund and yes I do count ten grand as "major" - three times the amount I have ever spent in one go on any vehicle.

I would seriously consider something like that instead of a pile of modern deteriorating shite, if only because I would enjoy driving it far more. With careful maintenance that should outlast me......

[treehugger]

It won't if it gets nicked. Very highly prized for banger racing. If you have one you MUST keep it locked up at night, they can get lifted with straps underneath.

[Hooli]

Aye the only problem with such a good car, is you can't use it as a car.

[SiC]

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Micro lite 500cc
£700
Listed 4 days ago in Midhurst
Message Seller

Details
• Condition
Used – fair
Here is my Microlite 500cc with hand glider and road trailer.
Listing as spares and repairs as it’s been in storage and needs a carburettor clean, then should run.
The wings will need repairing as been in storage don’t have the time to repair and need the space.
I have a recoil to put on it, not had a chance to put it on and not had it running due to recoil needs repairing.
£700 Ono
Cash on collection only

I can't imagine that'll pass it's Betts Test anytime soon (annual flex-wing fabric test) . That said it's probably light enough to pass under Single Seat Deregulated (SSDR) where, a bit like classic MOT exemption, testing and approvals isn't required.

(I've heavily looked into learning to fly microlights and maybe something I approach to do again soon - probably my next big hobby after cars)