Hard Top Kellison Dune Buggy

Rare Kellison Sandpiper TruckKellison entered the Dune Buggy craze with the Sandpiper SP-1. A traditional beach buggy body was available, as was a pickup truck body with a small cargo bed in the rear. Like most buggies, the Sandpipers rode on a shortened Volkswagen chassis. Kellison left the car industry altogether to open a book store in 1970.1966 VOLKSWAGEN DUNE BUGGYENGINE SIZE 1641CC (100 cu in.)4 Speed Manual RWD TransaxleCustom Starfield Blue Candy Metal FlakeInterior BLUE & BLACKDESCRIPTION1966 Kellison Dune Buggy Sandpiper Truck Hard Top ConvertibleTexas State Inspection, passed 5-29-2024ASE Master technician inspection performed in JulyHeadlights lights, wipers, etc. If you like taking smiles and trophies home, here is your ride.Head to the show, the track or the sand, ready to play for extreme fun anywhere. ExteriorCandy Blue Metal Flake. Sparkling in the sunshine - at night takes the look of a starfield.Adjustable tilt back racing bucket seats and four point safety belt harnesses.All new LED lighting with HI/LO beams, turn and park lights integrated.Fold-down windshield frame supports the classic looking roof.Removable Fiberglass HardtopOval rear window .The chassis is a 1966 Beetle chassis, with new original style crossmembers and floor pans.The rear of this body is a surprise, as it has a small truck bed, with Carburetor standing proudly above it. Blower motor covered in chrome. Quad stainless steel headers with bafflesChrome distributor, Pertronix electronic ignitionSpun aluminum fuel 7 gallon tank .Mickey Thompson Street tires on rear, Shenko rubber on 4" front rims. Tires DOT street ratedAll new engine components and headsNew Starter, Alt, fuel pump.New LED taillights and under lighting.Fiberglass Hard Top is removable and windshield folds down for a true open air experience.15-inch polished 5 spoke mag wheels are on all 4 corners. InteriorBlue and Black high back racing style buckets hug you nicely.The dash is deliberately concise, with GPS speedometer cluster housing also the tach and directional/high beam indicator.Boost/vacuum gauge for reading manifold pressure .Radio is Bluetooth with built in microphone for hands free phone and musicWindshield wipersRear view mirrors.Interior courtesy light for cabin, also lights engine bayDrivetrainMakes more than adequate power, without the lag of a turbo or idle problems of a big cam.Engine is fresh with full overhaul with all new crank, pistons, cam, etc.Weber IDF44 carburetor feeds an Aisin 500 supercharger.New Stainless Steel Mega Quad headers with baffles. Sounds mean enough, pop out the baffles for full open header performance.Too many new parts to list,Utilizes a Swing axle VW 4-speed manual transmission(new seals, clutch, flywheel). This engine is very clean, tons of shiny new chrome stuff, no leaks seenNew electrical system incl. batt, alt, starter, harness, coil, chrome distributor, gauges, moreRear brakes oversized 45 mm, front 35mm drum, all new lines, shoes, master, etc.Paint defects are shown in photosPure fun, pulls like a big motor at any speed, be ready in low gear ! Nice acceleration through all 4, and the engine just sounds so good...Weighs in at 1230 pounds, so towing it along on a trip is easy.Towbar is included,Texas State Inspection Report and ASE Master technician inspected performed, will be provided to buyerSold with Texas bill of sale. Title and Registration varies from state to state.