This 1970 Volkswagen Beetle was converted to Baja Bug spec a few years ago, the seller noting that work was both time-intensive and expensive, further adding that build costs totaled a lot more than the asking price—we believe it. Used very little since completion and never off-roaded, the car looks essentially box-fresh and ready to use. As examples of the kind of high-level attention to detail this build seems to have in abundance, the big 2110cc VW motor runs functional A/C and suspension looks seriously over-engineered. Find it here at oldbug.com in Riverside, California for $17,900 OBO.

​​Both metal and fiberglass body panels look very clean, their bright white finish not ideal for hiding flaws. Note the unmarked skid plate, clean frame rails, and generally lightly-used apperance of suspension and engine components. The seller says it was used primarily as a dealership display vehicle, and we gather very few miles have been added since completion. The roof rack and spots are later additions but work well, and those big, doubled-up rear shocks look really cool poking through the fender wells.

​Inside, a custom, bare sheet metal dash with high-quality VDO gauges is flanked underneath by A/C vents and controls. One-piece, high-back seats are matched with what looks like a custom rear bench done in the same style, on either side of which rear shocks are mounted to the full cage. Standard door cards and full carpeting adds a bit of welcome civility, and we’d slap some padding on the cage but otherwise leave things alone.

​Power comes from a 2110cc air-cooled VW flat four, a displacement approaching the outer limits of what’s possible with these motors. Running double, twin choke Webers we’re sure it makes both a great noise and plenty of power. Specs are limited, but what’s described as a professionally-built gearbox turns Porsche 930 axles and all work looks to have been done to a high standard—check out the neat wiring harness work as seen on the diamond plate firewall. A big, twin-muffler exhaust should minimize unwanted attention on the freeway, though a spring-located quick change means swapping out for a straight-pipe bee stinger would be a few minutes work.

​One of the more impressive Beetle builds of any kind we’ve seen in a long time, this one looks incredible but needs a committed new owner to dirty it up nicely ASAP.