1978 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

KARMANN Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

1978 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLE *KARMANN EDITION. THIS AUCTION IS FOR A COMPLETE USED CAR IN NEED OF RESTORATION, OR USE AS A PARTS CAR IT IS NOT A STRIPPED DOWN SHELL. IT INCLUDES THE COMPLETE BEETLE AND ALL ORIGINAL COMPONENTS, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL ENGINE & TRANS, THE ENGINE IS A 1600 FUEL INJECTION MOTOR ALONG WITH THE COMPLETE INTERIOR. THE MOST SERIOUS ISSUES ARE THE FLOOR PANS,RUST ALONG THE BOTTOM DOOR SKINS AND DOOR JAMS. BOTH SIDE RUNNING BOARDS ARE SHOT TOO. THE ENGINE AND TRANS ARE GOOD, ENGINE TURNS FREELY BY HAND, AND ALL COMONENTS ARE INCLUDED BUT ARE IN NEED OF SERVICING DUE TO LACK OF USE. THE INTERIOR IS FILTHY DIRTY BUT INTACT. ALL GLASS IS GOOD, BUMPERS ARE SOLID, INTERIOR NOT TORN OR RIPPED, DASH GOOD ALL GAGES, STEERING WHEEL, GLOVE BOX, DOOR PANELS,ETC ARE THERE, NONE MISSING. ONLY 3 THINGS ACTUALLY OFF, THE HEADLITE BEZEL AND REAR PSGR INNER WHEEL TRIM ALONG WITH THE PSGR SIDE MIRROR. THE TOP IS SOLID NO WATER INTRUDING INSIDE.LAST INSPECTED IN NJ IN 1998/1999. TITLE IS LOST, NOTORIZED BILL OF SALE PROVIDED, IGNITION KEYS ARE PROVIDED THOUGH. THIS IS NOT A CAR YOU'RE GOING TO JUMP IN AND DRIVE AWAY IN! WHOMEVER BUYS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO FLATBED/TOW THIS VEHICLE HOME, TRAILERING BY TOW DOLLY WOULDN'T BE RECOMMENDED SINCE ITS BEEN AWHILE SINCE IT WAS LAST DRIVEN/OPERATED ON THE ROAD, ACCOUNT OF THE WEATHERED TIRES EVEN THOUGH THE WHEELS TURN FREELY AND THE PARKING BRAKES HOLD THE BUG ON A INCLINE. I'D PREFER A CAUTIOUS SAFE TRANSPORT SO SHOULD YOU.IF YOUR MECHANICALLY INCLINED AND HAVE THE GARAGE SPACE TO DO THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, ITS A GREAT PROJECT. CHECK ONLINE PRICES FOR FLOOR PAN PARTS, NOT PRICEY AT ALL. YOUTUBE HAS GREAT ONLINE HELP VIDEO'S TO USE, FROM LIFTING OFF THE BODY FROM THE FRAME TO ANY ISSUES YOU'D ENCOUNTER ALONG THE WAY. THESE ARE NOT LIKE WORKING ON A NEWER CAR, THEIR SIMPLE EZ TO UNDERSTAND AND FIXING WOULDN'T COST YOU ALOT OF $$$ EITHER. PLEASE CONTACT ME THRU EBAY, I'M EZ TO CONTACT AND WILL RESPOND WITH REPLY PROMPTLY. PREFER PAYPAL METHOD FOR PAYMENT, WITH 1/2 PROCEEDS PAID AT CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL SALE, AND BALANCE PAID WHEN BUG IS PICKED-UP. BUYER HAS 72HRS TO REMOVE AFTER ONLINE SALE. ANY QUESTIONS ??? PLEASE ASK, THANKS!