Bonito mit 75 PS ! Der zehnte je gebaute Bonito !
Initial reg. 12.12.1968, 1.175 km
Well-documented Bonito with a large VW Passat engine and 75 hp !
DATA
| Initial reg. | 12.12.1968 |
| km | 1.175 km |
| Color | white |
| Interieur | black cloth |
| Engine | gasolin |
| Capacity | 1.577 ccm |
| Performance | 55 kW |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual |
| Price | on demand |
Equipment/Codes
The Bonito is equipped as follows:
ATS alloy wheels
Dual side mirrors
Recaro bucket seats
Fire extinguisher
Leather steering wheel
Front disc brakes
etc.
The indicated mileage is merely the reading shown on the odometer; the total mileage is unknown.
The vehicle is being offered on behalf of the owner.
Subject to prior sale and errors. The vehicle description is for general identification purposes only and does not constitute a warranty in the legal sense. The terms agreed upon in the order confirmation or purchase contract are the sole basis for the transaction.
Description
The sleek Fiberfab Bonito was undoubtedly inspired by the legendary Ford GT40 of the 1960s. Its shape bears a striking resemblance to the GT40, incorporating various design elements borrowed from that iconic car.
While the Bonito was originally designed to be powered by a VW Beetle engine, this particular example is fitted—and legally registered—with a fine 1.6-liter VW Passat engine delivering a spirited 75 hp. This setup allows the lightweight vehicle (weighing just 945 kg dry) to fly along country roads—an absolute joy to drive!
The car we are offering on behalf of the owner is built on a VW chassis first registered on December 13, 1968. A fiberglass body manufactured by Fiberfab was mounted onto this platform, and the Volkswagen floor pan has undergone extensive refurbishment.
Over the years, the rear section was modified to better match the look of the Ford GT40, including the addition of round taillights.
Furthermore, a previous owner engineered a mechanism allowing the side windows to be opened and closed via a crank—a feature not typically found on the Bonito.
A plaque laminated into the bodywork indicates that this is the tenth body ever produced.
According to data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), approximately 100 Bonitos remained in Germany in 2017—about 10% of total production—with roughly half of them registered for road use. This makes our Bonito a true rarity!
For further questions or information about this spirited car, or to arrange a viewing, please feel free to call or email us. Telephone: 0 46 24 - 803 1933
Email:
Board folder
The extensive vehicle file contains various documents. The folder contains, among other items, the following documents:
Old vehicle registration document (issued October 1984)
Original Bonito brochure (Fiberfab)
Bonito assembly instructions for VW chassis
VW rim approval dated August 8, 1983
Information sheets from Hoechst regarding the bodywork material (1989)
Spare parts invoice dated August 22, 1989 (DM 3)
Spare parts invoice dated August 22, 1989 (DM 346)
Spare parts invoice dated August 28, 1989 (DM 31)
Spare parts invoice dated August 29, 1989 (DM 372)
Spare parts invoice dated August 30, 1989 (DM 57)
Steering wheel invoice dated August 31, 1989 (DM 248)
Spare parts invoice dated September 1, 1989 (DM 650)
Spare parts invoice dated September 6, 1989 (DM 47)
Spare parts invoice dated September 19, 1989 (DM 18)
Spare parts invoice dated September 20, 1989 (DM 46)
Spare parts invoice dated September 21, 1989 (DM 102)
Spare parts invoice dated October 13, 1989 (DM 180)
DEKRA report dated October 1, 1990
Spare parts invoice dated January 3, 1990 (DM 26)
Spare parts invoice dated 9 Jan. 1990 for DM 28.00
Spare parts invoice dated 17 May 1990 for DM 18.00
Invoice for seats dated 19 July 1990 for DM 996.00
Spare parts invoice dated 1 Aug. 1990 for DM 39.00
Spare parts invoice dated 6 Aug. 1990 for DM 43.00
Spare parts invoice dated 24 Aug. 1990 for DM 37.00
Spare parts invoice dated 27 Aug. 1990 for DM 70.00
Spare parts invoice dated 28 Aug. 1990 for DM 54.00
Spare parts invoice dated 30 Aug. 1990 for DM 60.00
Spare parts invoice dated 1 Oct. 1990 for DM 70.00
Alignment report from 1990
Invoice for Passat engine dated 1 Oct. 1991 for DM 650.00
Installation instructions for Passat engine in VW Beetle
Registration invoice dated 2 Oct. 1990
Tire invoice dated 6 Oct. 1990 for DM 670.00
Spare parts invoice dated 24 Oct. 1991 for DM 48.00
Spare parts invoice dated 25 Feb. 1992 for DM 53.00
DEKRA report dated 2 March 1992
Spare parts invoice dated 28 July 1992 for DM 58.00
Spare parts invoice dated 5 Sept. 1994 for DM 166.–
Invoice for materials dated 22 August 1995 for DM 177.–
Email correspondence with the Bonito Club
Several General Operating Permits (ABEs)
TÜV type approval report for the Bonito
Emissions test dated 11 July 2017 at 967 kilometers
TÜV report dated 19 July 2017 at 967 kilometers
GTÜ assessment for historic vehicle status dated 29 August 2017 at 1,039 kilometers
Valuation report dated 18 October 2017
Dekra report dated 19 September 2019 at 1,129 kilometers
Spare parts invoice dated 8 February 2021 for 63.–
TÜV report dated 23 March 2023 at 1,151 kilometers
TÜV report dated 23 September 2025 at 1,171 kilometers
