Mitsuoka Motors BUBU Classic SSK

The BUBU Classic SSK is a replica model of a classic car that Mitsuoka Motors manufactured and sold in 1987 in a limited run of 200 units.
This vehicle is designed to recreate the Mercedes-Benz SSK, a famous car from the 1920s, and is based on the Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle) with extensive modifications.
 

The main specifications are as follows:
Base vehicle: Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle)
Engine: 1584cc air-cooled horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine
Maximum output: 50 horsepower (PS) / 4000 rpm
Maximum torque: 10.8 kg-m / 2800 rpm
Transmission: Floor-mounted 4-speed manual transmission (MT)
Drive system: Rear engine, rear drive (RR)
Suspension:
Front: Independently suspended trailing arm
Rear: Independently suspended swing arm
Passenger capacity: 4 people
 

The exterior faithfully reproduces the distinctive design of the Mercedes-Benz SSK, and the bonnet is equipped with an emblem based on the Mitsuoka M, which resembles a three-pointed star, with the word BUBU.
In addition, it is an open-top car body with a hood, and the windshield can be folded forward.
 

The interior is equipped with genuine leather seats, the steering wheel is left-hand drive, and the speedometer is displayed in miles. The engine is mounted at the rear, and the front part can be used as a trunk space.
This model is a replica of the Mercedes-Benz SSK, known as the car driven by Lupin in the anime "Lupin the Third," and is still popular even more than 30 years after its release, and is traded at a high price in the used market.

It is usually stored in a garage like a showroom with shutters, and is kept in very good condition.
This car is being sold to organize the car.

 

We have also prepared data images and videos of the fine details, so please go to YouTube from the video on this page and click the link from "See more" to check them.
If you would like to check them separately, please contact us and we will send you the relevant data.
If you are interested, please come and see the actual car.

 

[Exterior condition] (As of the day of the interview)

The body color is white. It is stored in a garage like a showroom, so the entire vehicle is in very good condition.
It is basically open, but the condition of the hood is very good, and we have confirmed that the hooks that secure the hood can actually be installed.
The leather belt that secures the front trunk hood has a soft finish on the back, making it a gentle surface against the body.
The plated parts are in very good condition and retain their shine.
There is no cloudiness on the lenses of the headlights and fog lights.
The underbody is also in good condition with the coating still firmly remaining.
The front screen is in good surface condition with no distortion.
The rear screen of the hood is made of vinyl, so the view is inevitably distorted, but it is transparent enough.
The size of the car is length 398cm width 169cm height 133cm total vehicle weight 750kg

 

[Interior condition] (As of the day of the interview)

Both the driver's seat and passenger seat are in good condition. They contrast beautifully with the white body color.

Since the car was manufactured in 1972, the seat belts are two-point type.
The wood panels are also in very good condition with no cracks.
The mileage is low, so there is no sun damage anywhere in the interior.　　　　
The floor carpet also appears to be almost clean.

 

[Machinery and maintenance related]

The engine is a 1584cc air-cooled horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine, as the base vehicle is a Volkswagen Type 1.
The maximum output is about 50 horsepower, but since the vehicle is light, it is not likely to affect driving.
The transmission is a 4M/T.

 

[Undercarriage and suspension condition] (As of the day of the interview)

The tires are DUNLOP SP7 175SR14 88S RADIAL on both the front and rear.
There is still plenty of tread left, but as they have aged, it is important to be mindful of when to replace them.
The wheels are spoke type and in great condition.
The suspension is also a proven model from the base vehicle. There are no visible grease leaks, so there is no need to worry about maintenance for the time being.
The undercarriage is well coated and there is no visible damage such as dents.
　

[Instruments and electrical equipment]

・Because it is an air-cooled engine, the gauges are simple and consist of a speedometer with a fuel gauge inside and a tachometer.
The odometer reading is 521 miles. (The odometer reading is in miles.)

 

■ Vehicle inspection certificate information

・Newly registered in Mie
・[Odometer reading] 500 miles March 2023
・Manufactured in January 1972

 

[When making inquiries]

・The vehicle is located in Mie Prefecture.
・The vehicle on this page was listed on the information site for private car sales, "Ensu no Mori."
　Ensu no Mori is not a car dealership, but an advertising agency, and the vehicles listed are privately owned, and are listed as FOR SALE after interviews with the owners at their request.
・The contents of the article were created by the staff during the interview based on the owners' comments and what they saw and heard, so the condition of the actual car may not be described 100% accurately, and the contents of the article have not been verified by Ensu no Mori.
・Comments on the condition, etc. are based solely on the situation at the time of the interview and the subjective opinion of the interviewer, so please be aware that they may differ from the photos and articles over time.

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・Since this is a private sale, there is no consumption tax.
・Please pay the recycling deposit amount and the daily automobile tax separately.

 

The above article was created based on comments from the owner.
Maintenance history and repair history have not been verified by Ensu-no-Mori.