1979 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

CONVERTIBLE Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

1592029308

Gasoline

Please note that experience shows us that the photobucket of over forty pictures posted here are in most cases best viewed and downloaded using the very latest and most updated version of the 'Firefox' browser as some other browsers and especially older browser versions are not capable of accomodating the size of the download. West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and beautiful example of this original southern California car, an original factory 'Baby Blue" paint with original 'Custom Striping' 1979 classic Volkswagen Beetle Convertible with only 109K original miles! Absolutely no rust or accidents whatsoever and obviously always well maintained and looked after! Purchased from original southern California owner by only second southern California owner neighbor in 6/2008 with original owners manuals, warranty and maintenance bookelts, original window sticker and original dealer's invoice for $9,216 on 6/19/1979 from 'Rusnak Volkswagen' of Culver City, California and all original maintenance records. The car has it's original 1.6L 4 cylinder air cooled engine with electronic fuel injection, 4 speed manual transmission, electrically heated rear window, four wheel independent suspension, dual outside mirrors, bucket seats, leatherette covered sport steering wheel, woodgrain dash applique, sun visors, headrests, Quartz Crystal clock, rack and pinion steering, Coco floor mats and has a manufacturer's estimated mileage of only 22MPG city. The car was always primarily dealer and VW specialist serviced, first at 'Rusnak Volkswagen' of Culver City and in later years at 'Volkswagen Santa Monica' of Santa Monica, California, etc and the car has an extensive and thick file of service records dating back to 1979 and includes all the original California registrations for the car. From looking at this file of records it is obvious that at no time was any expense spared on this particular car's preventive maintenance - literally thousands and thousands of dollars spent over the years to keep this car running as new! All early Beetle type 1 cabriolet ragtops are eminently collectible to VW enthusiasts, with the 1979 last year versions being obviously the most desirable. Karmann of Osnabruck carried out the assembly work including installation of the typically Teutonic folding top. When buttoned up, the convertible was as tight and quiet as the sedan thanks to it's thick 'sandwich' top construction and glass (not plastic) rear window. When folded down, the top created an enormous 'bustle', giving the car a look like that of no other! By 1979, the last year Beetle convertibles had become quite expensive in the U.S. owing to inflation and the relative value of the dollar versus the deutsche mark. Therefore these will no doubt continue to command the highest collector prices as time goes on as 'the last of the line' models. Ultimately, the VW ragtop is an automobile with permanent and timeless appeal; a piece of motor history that you can drive everyday! This car must be seen and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is extremely strong and responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the 4 speed manual transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, including reverse, the car brakes and steers great and the engine temperature always remains cool. The car has very striking and highly desirable original 'Baby Blue' factory paint with original factory custom striping, relatively new condition off-white soft top and gorgeous condition black interior with woodgrain applique! Remember - Cars are only original once and this must be one of the finest daily driving example's available of this very collectible and highly desirable last year of production completely original 1979 VW Classic Beetle convertible in this highly desirable original color combination - a beautifully looked after and maintained example with no rust whatsoever with only 109K original miles in rare turn-key ready daily appreciating, daily driving and daily head-turning condition of an all time legendary classic car! For further information contact West Coast Classics through EBay WEST COAST CLASSICS, LLC Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics, LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required DMV licensing and registration fees. If leaving the state or country, the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. All bids are legal and binding contracts to purchase the vehicle and by bidding you are hereby entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle and agreeing to accept and abide by these terms of sale: Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. Good luck and thanks for your interest!