1971 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

convertible Convertible

4 cyl

Manual

15112937842

Clear

1971 VW convertible, 47,000 miles, starts right up, drives, runs out pretty well, stops. A very complete car needing some restoration. Convertible top is shot but the mechanism is complete and works well. Front bow (wood) is rotted out. Top boot included. Brakes stop car but need to be restored, emergency brake works Motor runs OK, could use tune up., does not smoke or rap. just had fresh oil change Clutch works well, trans shifts fine, just drained and refilled gear oil Tires have decent tread but are old. BODY: rear floors have some rot holes, front floors fine. Left rear floor, under seat at battery box is rotted out. running board removed from pass side to show rot areas on rockers and support fenders, hood, trunk, doors are all solid and in pretty good condition. Paint is dry, faded. Chrome has pitting and rust. INTERIOR: nice seats (look like after-market covers but very original looking) Good looking dash: cassette am-fm, All glass good, Small stone chip in windshield. ELECTRICAL: headlight work, tail light do not, blinkers work, turn signals work, wipers do not work Car was stored indoors for the last 12 years but still needs body repair work. Floor panels, repair panels, convertible top are available thru many suppliers including J.C. Whitney & Co. who offer a special vintage VW catalog. I do not have a title for the car, however, I DO have the former owner's DMV registration card from 1999 (NY). Buyer is solely responsible for vehicle pick up and transport arrangements. A $500 deposit is due at auction end (PayPal if possible). Balance due in three days. NOTE: convertible glass back window is in great shape. NOTE: just installed new spark plugs, car really runs well.