Description:
Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our very cool 1962 INVADER GT! Get your Retro on with this throwback to the 1970’s. Styled, produced and sold in the early 70’s, the INVADER GT turned your Volkswagen from mild to WILD !!
In the 60’s and 70’s customizing your ride was all the rage and the VW chassis provided a great platform from which to create your ideal rod. Easy to repair, inexpensive parts and loads of fun were top of the want list for drivers.
The history on this car is related as having been built and driven for just 6 miles before being stored away in the garage for over 35 years. We revived her with fresh fluids, rebuilt brakes and a new 6 volt battery. She sprang to life on the first crank.
Always a Southern California car, this VW has the old style clear California “Pink Slip”, correct mesh wheels and period correct bias ply tires
Rarity
Thousands were sold yet very few remain outside of private collections. This Invader GT sits atop a solid 1962 pan, itself hard to find today.
Exterior
Red gelcoat exterior shines up nicely but does have nicks and scratches. See photos and video.
Floors
Floors are California solid.
Wheels, Tires
Mesh alloy wheels with period correct bias ply tires. The tires mounted are not drive quality. They are correct for this time period and are for display only. A second set of mesh wheels will accompany the car. The buyer may wish to use these to mount street tires for driving/touring.
Engine
The 1200cc engine runs awesome. This super lightweight scoots right out.
Transmission
4 speed Manual transmission.
Braking
Brakes serviced. New master cylinder, all hoses and all wheel cylinders replaced. Receipts with warranties.
Service
Fresh service
Battery
Fresh Interstate 6 volt battery with warranty.
Trim
The chrome trim is in good to excellent shape. See pics and video.
Glass
The glass is in good to excellent condition. Plexi gullwing doors are unmarred.
Interior
Retro cool shag carpeting. Custom dash. Period radio. Gullwing doors
Odometer
The odometer shows 8 miles. This mileage is commensurate with the oral history on this car but no written records exist.
DMV / Documentation
The California “pink slip” title is clear and all documentation is included. No smog is required. Very low cost Antique registration and insurance for most US States.
Comparables
There are very few comparable VW Invader GTs offered, well, anywhere, period. Much less running and complete. Maybe you can find a car that needs work or was abandoned. Find one in original condition that has not been abused and you have a very few cars indeed. Given the extreme scarcity of available cars, this INVADER GT represents an outstanding value that can be enjoyed immediately as well as being an appreciating investment in automotive art.
Owned a hand built car back in the day? Yep, they were everywhere and now you hardly see one. The feel and sound of this ride will melt the years away at the first turn of her key.
Inspection
Please come inspect this great Invader GT before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please keep in mind that this is a 55 year old used car. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car.
Please enjoy this walk around video test drive: here
Financing
We offer excellent simple interest collector car financing through JJ Best Bank. Shop here for a great deal here
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