St. Louis Car Museum & Sales
1575 Woodson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63114
"Born from the Southern California custom-car and beach-cruising culture of the 1960s, Fiberfab became one of the most influential manufacturers of fiberglass-bodied specialty cars and Volkswagen-based kits. Founded by Warren F. ""Bud"" Westmoreland in 1964, Fiberfab quickly established a reputation for producing innovative fiberglass bodies that could transform readily available Volkswagen chassis into lightweight, affordable, and highly entertaining recreational vehicles. The company offered a wide variety of designs, including sports cars, dune buggies, and off-road-oriented models, helping make the fiberglass kit-car movement accessible to enthusiasts across the country. Fiberfab's designs became particularly popular among Volkswagen enthusiasts because they combined simple mechanicals, lightweight construction, and endless opportunities for personalization.
The Clodhopper was among Fiberfab's distinctive contributions to the dune-buggy world, offering the classic open-air proportions and fiberglass construction that made these vehicles so popular. Today, surviving examples are appreciated for their nostalgic connection to the 1960s and '70s custom-car scene and for the simple fact that they remain enormously entertaining to drive. With their Volkswagen-based mechanicals, lightweight construction, and uncomplicated nature, a properly sorted dune buggy delivers an experience that modern automobiles simply cannot replicate.
This Fiberfab Clodhopper presents an especially colorful interpretation of the genre, finished in vibrant Green Metal Flake Metallic over newly upholstered Black diamond-stitch vinyl seat interior. The fiberglass body was repainted in late 2023, giving the car a fresh and period-appropriate appearance while retaining the unmistakable character of the Clodhopper design. Beneath the body is a clean, rust-free California Volkswagen chassis, providing an excellent foundation for this lightweight custom.
Power comes from a modified AH-code 1,600cc dual-port Volkswagen engine that has been overhauled and fitted with an Engle performance camshaft, dual Weber 44 IDF carburetors, electric fuel pump, Pertronix electronic ignition, and billet aluminum drive pulleys. The engine overhaul was completed in late 2023, and the Clodhopper has been driven only sparingly on fair-weather days since. The combination provides a lively personality perfectly suited to an open-air Volkswagen-based buggy.
Upon arrival at the St. Louis Car Museum, considerable attention was devoted to improving both the performance and usability of this Clodhopper. The Volkswagen transaxle was replaced with a newly rebuilt Rancho Performance unit, accompanied by refreshed axle tubes, side gears and fulcrum plates, shift coupler, and shortened clutch cable. Braking performance was substantially upgraded with an EMPI four-wheel disc brake conversion, dual-circuit master cylinder, and new reservoir. The exhaust system was also upgraded with a So-Cal Imports Tri-Mil Bobcat ceramic-coated and polished Quiet Pak system, providing a more refined exhaust note while complementing the modified engine.
Additional recent work included installation of a new fuel pump and sending unit, new fuel gauge and filter, and cleaning and etching of the fuel tank. The Weber carburetors were rebuilt, while new spark plugs, front inner and outer tie-rods, front KYB shocks, bump stops, and numerous other ancillary components were installed. The result is a Clodhopper that has received substantially more than cosmetic attention, with its major mechanical systems thoughtfully upgraded for enjoyable modern-day use.
The presentation is completed with 15-inch slotted mag wheels wearing BF Goodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter tires, a full windscreen, chrome roll hoop, chrome bucket headlights, fender-mounted turn signals, sport steering wheel, Talbot-style rearview mirror, and VDO instrumentation including an 80-mph speedometer and auxiliary fuel gauge. Inside, the Black diamond-stitch vinyl seats provide a striking contrast to the Green Metal Flake exterior while reinforcing the car's unmistakably custom character.
Superbly suited to sunny afternoons, local cruises and car shows, this Fiberfab Clodhopper is exactly the kind of automobile that encourages its owner to have fun. With its rust-free California Volkswagen foundation, freshly rebuilt and upgraded mechanicals, recently refinished fiberglass body and new interior, tastefully modified 1,600cc engine, and unmistakable Green Metal Flake presentation, it is a wonderfully entertaining example of the classic dune-buggy formula.
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| Year: | 1966 |
| Make: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Fiberfab Clodhopper Dune Buggy |
| Mileage: | 7539 |
| Exterior Color: | Green Metal Flake |
| Interior Color: | Black Vinyl |
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| Body: | |
| Stock: | 3993 |
| Engine Size: | 1600cc Horizontal 4 |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | 1316689 |
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Since 1994, St. Louis Car Museum & Sales has provided quality special interest vehicles, motorcycles, boats and aircraft for collectors around the globe. Our variety of inventory is a testament to our passion for all things motor-related and allows our staff to cater to a wide range of automotive enthusiasts.
Here at the St Louis Car Museum we actively buy, sell, consign, and trade everything from sought after antique cars to highly collectible muscle and European sports models. Our experienced staff also works closely with specialty motorcycles, vintage boats, and automobilia. All items are expertly displayed in our climate-controlled, 85,000+ sq. ft. facility, complete with premiere Swisstrax Tile Flooring to ensure each vehicle is properly preserved.
Our packed classic car showroom is a “Go-To” destination for car club members, Route 66 tours, as well as, St. Louis groups searching for a family-friendly location. In addition to the museum, we also provide an in house repair shop that specializes in the preservation and maintenance of all Hummer models. If you're in need of servicing your Hummer, please visit HummerService.com!
The St. Louis Car Museum is located only 10 minutes from Lambert International airport, making our showroom a convenient destination for St. Louis visitors as well as prospective clients seeking a seamless car buying experience. Our staff encourages prospective buyers to schedule an appointment prior to any visit to ensure vehicle availability by calling (800)957-5707 or emailing [email protected].
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