1972 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

1122503219

Gasoline

This auction is for a 1972 VW Beetle Baja. You don’t see many projects in this great a condition, with little to do to get them back on the road. I have owned this for about two years now, but due to another fiberglass dune buggy project, I just don’t have the time or energy to get it completed (much to my daughter’s regret). Here are some of the specs: - Body overall is in good condition. The only rust I could find is a small area with some slight bubbling behind the front driver’s side fender. It appears the previous owner replaced the floor pans. According to him the car underwent a mild restoration a few years ago. - The fiberglass fenders, cowling, etc… are all in great condition with no cracks. - Has front and rear baja bumpers/engine guard. - Has working front fog lights. - Has installed roll cage. - Fiberglass seats with leather covers in great condition with no wear or rips. - Engine is supposed to be a 1776cc, but I have no way to confirm. - Shifts smoothly, with no grinding or popping out of gear. - Tires and wheels in excellent condition. - Has heat! Heat exchangers are installed and in good shape. Don’t see that much anymore on a baja… I like to be as honest as possible when describing my vehicles to mitigate any surprises. I’ve been there before, and I know it’s not pleasant. I have been working on VW for years, and here is what I have found it needs to make it roadworthy and overall fun to drive: - Has been sitting for about a year, and I have not really tried to get it started. It ran great before being parked, and still turns over easily. I just don’t have the time to get it fired up. I recommend a tune-up (i.e., oil change, check spark plug gap, adjust valves, etc…). This is very easy (and cheap!) to do, and can be easily done with an afternoon’s work. - Needs emergency brake cables. - I don’t believe the valve covers are leaking, but I am going to throw in a set of BRAND NEW Scat polished valve covers. These are about the best you can get, and will seal everything up nice and tight while looking great! - I think the pushrod tubes may be leaking (no surprise on a 39 year old VW), but I will include a BRAND NEW set of Scat polished performance pushrod tubes. These are the type that allow installation without removing the heads. These are NOT cheap replacements. They are high quality and seal extremely well. I have these on another VW project, and have never had a problem. - The front driver’s side seat is not mounted to the base. It needs either a set of sliders, or a tilt mount, whichever you prefer. The sliders run about $20 bucks or so from someone like Speedway Motors. - The nerf bars on the sides are a little bent. I will include a set of used chrome nerf bars that are in great shape and shine nicely. - The glove box is cracked. I am including a BRAND NEW one. - The previous owner had a wooden box in the back where the rear seat used to be. I have removed that, and have a good used rear seat that I will include. The covers on the seat are very dusty in the pictures, but the fabric is in good shape, and the frames are great with no rust or broken springs (I looked for quite a while before getting such a great set). With some new covers, the rear seat will look like new! - Horn wiring needs to be checked. Don’t believe it is working. - The last item, which I think is the most significant is the transmission. While it shifts with no problems, I noticed that it was leaking gear oil the last time I had it out. I have not had a lot of time to check on the cause, but my guess is that it is either a vent plug leaking, or a cracked nosecone. My plan was to install a Rancho IRS trans to really beef it up. Overall, this has to be one of the most rust-free VW projects I have come across in a while. I actually hate to let it go, but I need the space back and am hoping to find a VW enthusiast who can really have fun with it. This is such an easy spring project, someone should easily have it to the beach before the summer is out. It is a real head turner. Please note that I have attempted to describe the car as best as possible. It is 39 years old. While it overall is in good shape, it could probably use a nice sanding and a coat of paint to really make it shine. I will also need some general elbow grease. Due to the trans leak and not having emergency brake cables, it will need to be towed. I can assist with towing if it’s somewhat local, or could possibly lend out my tow bar. Be sure to ask questions or come by to see the car BEFORE you bid! The final purchase should be considered final and ‘as is’. Do not win and then come and try to kick the tires and check it out. A $500 deposit via Paypal is required within 48 hours of the auction ending. Final payment should be via money order or cash, and pick-up is required within 7 days. While final payment will still be required within 7 days, I may be able to hold the car longer, if you need. Just let me know. If payment and communication is not received within 7 days, the purchaser will forfeit the deposit and the car will be relisted. Happy Bidding and Good luck!