1975 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

1152016529

Gasoline

I can't believe I still have this car. It's been sold twice now, without the deal ever being consummated. Maybe its little German heart resents being surrounded by French cars. In any event, it's a "get in and drive away" economy car that needs nothing to provide you with daily transportation. Following is a condensed text from the earlier listings, no more or less true than it was a month ago. This is a turnkey daily driver with carbureted 1600 dual port engine. It needs nothing for daily use. It starts, runs, shifts and stops just like an old bug should. It is a good candidate for project/improvement use, because it has none of the expensive problems usually found in old VWs, like rusted heater channels and floor pans, for example. It has its original front and rear aprons, so I feel confident in saying It's never been in a serious wreck. Heater boxes are good, so are tires, brakes, and exhaust. I will add better pictures and descriptions as the auction progresses; please feel free to ask for pictures of specific areas and I will be happy to oblige. I am presenting this car as a worthy beater, and will describe specific cosmetic issues as they are photographed and corrected (or left for you). That's the text I used first time around, but didn't quite get around to explaining why I called it a "worthy beater". In no particular order, here are the drawbacks and shortcomings which separate beaters from show cars....Paint looks OK in the pictures, but the original owner kept up on the stone chips and paint bubbles with an aerosol touchup; right color, but the car could definitely use a repaint if you care about that. Let me emphasise that there is no cancerous or structural rust. Running boards look OK, but aren't solid; the body metal behind the running boards is solid and nice. The sunroof is not connected to its operating crank at all, and is held shut by a tennis ball. The interior needs help; the bucket seats are not VW, and though they are fastened down well, they are just not right for the car. I recommend replacement with stock VW seats, which will be at the correct height and have original sliding travel. There is no headliner, but the bows and visors are good. Doors need weatherstripping. Glovebox door is missing, and dashpad is cracked. The heater boxes are good, and so are the channels. Puts out great heat. It's actually a pretty good car, but you're not bidding on surprises...If you're local, I would welcome an inspection visit, and would be happy to post any additional findings/observations in the description. For now, I am adding pictures to show condition of paint and interior - let me know what else you would like to see or know about. More to follow as the week progresses. Thanks for Looking! Dan 9/5/10 - In an effort to address the lack of carpets, I am including a new set of black carpet floor mats (see picture) which should keep things a little more comfortable. I didn't see going to the trouble of trimming them to fit if you're going to customize the interior(or go stock), so they are included as an unopened set; use them on something else if you'd like...