Thread: Classic VW Van Rebuild Shop Near Bangkok

BDL, I am due for a border bounce on the 23rd. Any chance of getting coordinates or directions? Since I live in Thailand, wonder what the duty would be?

^Problem with Lao cars is they're LHD. I wouldn't want one for Thailand.

There was a shop just north of Nakhon Pathom on hwy 321 that had a nice collection of VW Beetles. I stopped in there once years ago. No idea if it is still there.

A RHD Beetle would be pretty cool.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

OK, let's do this another way. Does anyone know shops that sell classic VW's?

I have a used car place down the street that has a classic Beetle in almost mint condition, with original air....320K was all he was asking.

I know another used car dealer that has an old beetle that's been there for years, it would be a great rebuild project.

Excellent information everyone and I thank you. I will continue my hunt and it probably would be much easier if I lived closer to Bangkok.

Here's a nice one in Lima, Peru

Classic Cars for sale in Thailand

www.carkolorclassics.com
Site in English with a small selection of classics, both fully restored and restoration projects, available throughout Thailand. Some of the cars also appear on other sites listed here.

www.one2car.com
Site in Thai only. Mainly newer cars, but you can search for "Pre 1990's Cars", or by marque.

www.thaicar.com
Site in Thai only. Mainly newer cars, but you can search by marque in English.

www.taladrod.com
Site in Thai only. Mainly newer cars, but you can search by marque

www.siammotorworld.com
Site in English. Mainly newer cars, but the occasional Classic marque.

www.thaiautovintage.com
Site in English and Thai. Specialised Classic Car Sales and Restoration in Bangkok

www.classiccarclub.phuket.com
Site in English. A good selection of Classic Cars in Phuket, and Bangkok.

www.vrclassiccar.com
Site in Thai with no search facility. Look through the recent postings for some interesting Classic Cars throughout Thailand.

www.ucrcar.com
Made in Chiang Mai! These wonderful Cobra Replica cars have a 4.0L Turbo-charged engine and fibreglass body. Available custom built to order in 90 days for THB1.8m

CLASSIC CAR CLUBS

Below you will find links to other Classic Car Clubs in Thailand, throughout Asia and around the world.

Also, there are links to marque-specific clubs and other resoruce sites.

Clubs in Thailand

Classic Car Club of Thailand

Vintage Car Club of Thailand

Bangkok Classic Car

Classic Car Club Phuket

Pattaya Extreme Classic Car Club

American Car Club of Thailand

Mercedes Benz Club of Thailand

?????????? ????????????????????? ?????? ??????????? VOLKSWAGEN ???? CLASSIC VAN CLASSIC-VAN ???? 1 ??? ????????????????????????? Thailand - One2Car.com

?????????? ????????????????????? ?????? ??????????? VOLKSWAGEN ???? ?????? BEETLE ???? 3 ??? ????????????????????????? Thailand - One2Car.com

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

BDL, I am due for a border bounce on the 23rd. Any chance of getting coordinates or directions? Since I live in Thailand, wonder what the duty would be?

I haven't got a gps to give you coordinates but it's Behind a petrol station on Thaddeua road , has a new holland tractor dealer in front and is opposite a small lake , not far from downtown area, I will try to grab a picture of it , you can also pm me when your at the bridge and if I'm not working I could show you the location

That's amazing, yes that's the place. The splittys out the back

No probs. Gotta help you old boys out.

Click this link. I panned left a bit and zoomed in. You can see a few VW's in varous states of repair...

https://www.google.com/maps/@17.9500...7i13312!8i6656

Good job Bogon. Thanks.

Originally Posted by biff

?????????? ????????????????????? ?????? ??????????? VOLKSWAGEN ???? CLASSIC VAN CLASSIC-VAN ???? 1 ??? ????????????????????????? Thailand - One2Car.com

?????????? ????????????????????? ?????? ??????????? VOLKSWAGEN ???? ?????? BEETLE ???? 3 ??? ????????????????????????? Thailand - One2Car.com

Biff, I had that one in my sights and wondered if it was just a hook to visit the dealer.

Originally Posted by biff

Classic Cars for sale in Thailand

www.carkolorclassics.com
Site in English with a small selection of classics, both fully restored and restoration projects, available throughout Thailand. Some of the cars also appear on other sites listed here.

www.one2car.com
Site in Thai only. Mainly newer cars, but you can search for "Pre 1990's Cars", or by marque.

www.thaicar.com
Site in Thai only. Mainly newer cars, but you can search by marque in English.

www.taladrod.com
Site in Thai only. Mainly newer cars, but you can search by marque

www.siammotorworld.com
Site in English. Mainly newer cars, but the occasional Classic marque.

www.thaiautovintage.com
Site in English and Thai. Specialised Classic Car Sales and Restoration in Bangkok

www.classiccarclub.phuket.com
Site in English. A good selection of Classic Cars in Phuket, and Bangkok.

www.vrclassiccar.com
Site in Thai with no search facility. Look through the recent postings for some interesting Classic Cars throughout Thailand.

www.ucrcar.com
Made in Chiang Mai! These wonderful Cobra Replica cars have a 4.0L Turbo-charged engine and fibreglass body. Available custom built to order in 90 days for THB1.8m

Thanks Biff. A couple here that I had not seen yet. All are now saved to my favorites.

There's always several Beetles for sale on Thaiscooter
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Yep, Thaiscooter is saved to my favorites as well, thanks.

Hi Rickschoppers,
The split window models(vans) are very expensive now days, usually rusted out in the lower sils, door pillars, rear quarter panels etc..you can buy the panels for most of them, including the front panel..In Aussie, a good one restored around $50000 to $60000..for the ute models start around minimum $30000.
If you can pick one up and have contacts in the US parts can be secured there, cheaper I would imagine.

I had a 62 model, used 2 different gear boxes the change the ratios, one from a 65 , one from a 63..made a big difference to driving, different ratios .we have big distances between places here.
Most of the panels can be made by a good "Sheety" ( sheetmetal worked) then just Mig them in.

Have a look at some VW forums, they list all sorts of renos ..

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Just to give you an idea , how much of a collectors item theses are..

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I've always wanted a karmann ghia....

T2 vans seem to be a better deal here in Thailand.

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The split windows are now too much money as are thr Karmen Ghias.

I may have to settle for a 60s beetle that seems to stll be reasonably priced.

Originally Posted by CSFFan

I've always wanted a karmann ghia....

So have I, maxwell smart had had one so I figure good enough for him then good enough for us to? I also wouldn't mind a shoe phone