1978 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Karman Convertible

1.6 liter air cooled

4 speed

Clear

Gasoline

1978 Beetle Convertible - major restoration work done in the last 5 years. Rare factory rack and pinion steering - drives like it has power steering. Major overhaul in 2012 - 2014 including: completely rebuild engine - hoses, electronic ignition, coil, distributor, points, gaskets, header, carball suspension bushings, ball joints, shocks, transmission mountsgas tank and fuel lines, fuel pump, fuel sending unit, fuel gagenew heat exchanger boxes new bumpers and bumper end caps, running boardsfront brakes converted to disc, rear brake drumsnew steel rims and tiresnew mufflerSeat covers - front and back and door panels and carpetNew white top and linerAM/FM radio and speakersmany misc trim parts, gaskets, knobs, etc...Car was repainted to a custom light periwinkle blue in 2013 - not a great paint job when close but looks great going down the roadAll rust was address during repaint - floor pans were replaced at some point by not my meThis has been a local beach town daily driver (1,000- 2,000 miles per YEAR) and I have loved every minute - it's my 4th air-cooled beetle. Alas, I need to drive longer distances (over highways) so driving a vintage car like this is no longer viable. Breaks my heart to let her go but go she must. She's not perfect but at nearly 40 years old she's doing fine. All work performed by local air cooled specialist at Beggerly's VW in Tampa.