1978 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

1582028904

Gasoline

THIS IS A 1978 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE -KARMANN-CONVERTIBLE CLEAR TITLE / NO RESERVE THIS CAR DOES NOT START. I AM NOT A MECHANIC SO WITHOUT TOWING IT TO A GARAGE I CAN NOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. THE ONLY MECHANICS I KNOW IS WHAT MY BROTHER AND FATHER HAVE TAUGHT ME OVER THE YEARS SO, AS A WOMEN, I WOULD NOT GET STUCK OUT ON THE ROAD. HERE IS WHAT I KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT TO GIVE YOU AS MUCH INFO. AS POSSIBLE. IT HAS A NEW BATTERY AND ALL THE ELECTRIC WORKS. WHEN I TURN THE KEY IT DOES NOT TURN OVER. THE PLUGS LOOK CLEAN THE OIL IS CLEAN-NOT BLACK THE ENGINE IS INTACT AND ORIGINAL THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING-ONE HOSE IS DISCONNECTED UNDER THE CAR SO THE FLUID MAY BE DRAINED OUT. THE PARKING BRAKE NEEDS TO BE RE-ADJUSTED. I ROLLED IT DOWN THE STREET TO TRY AND JUMP START IT BUT IT WOULD NOT START. IT DOES STEER AND RIDE WELL. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDOW IS FINE AND THE INT. HEADLINER IS NOT BAD. THE METAL STRUCTURE FOR THE TOP IS RUSTED BUT I THINK IT COULD BE SANDED OR SANDBLASTED AND IT WILL BE FINE. THE WOODEN BOWS IN THE TOP NEED TO BE REPLACED. OVERALL THE BODY IS PRETTY SOUND HOWEVER THERE ARE AREAS OF RUST THAT NEED TO BE CUT OUT OR SANDED IN THE FLOOR (SEE PHOTOS) THE RUNNING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED. MOST OF THE BODY IS SURFACE RUST. I HAVE PUT PRIMER ON SPOTS OVER TIME TO TRY AND STOP OR PREVENT RUST BUT THE CAR COULD USE AN OVERALL PAINT JOB. THE BACK SEAT IS IN GOOD CONDITION, THE FRONT SEATS NEED WORK (SEE PHOTOS)NEEDS LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT IF YOU GET IT RUNNING IT WOULD BE A GOOD DRIVER UNTIL OR WHETHER YOU RESTORE IT. MY REASON FOR SELLING: I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED BEETLES AND HOPED TO RESTORE "BETTY WHITE" BUT MY HEALTH DECLINED OVER THE PAST COUPLE YEARS AND I WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE A NUMBER OF PROJECTS AROUND THE HOUSE INCLUDING THE BUG.I KEEP IT COVERED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BUT HAVE NO PLACE TO STORE IT. I ALSO HAVE A VW BUS SO SPACE IS LIMITED AT MY HOUSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ME QUESTIONS -BEFORE- YOU BID! BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKUP AND DELIVERY! IF YOU USE A TRANSPORT COMPANY I WOULD BE HAPPY TO MAKE SURE IT GETS ON THE TRUCK FROM MY END, BUT PLEASE MAKE SURE I KNOW WHEN THEY WILL ARIVE. FULL PAYMENT (OR NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $100 TO PAYPAL) MUST BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS THROUGH BANK WIRE, PERSONAL CHECK OR CASHIERS CHECK (WILL RELEASE CAR AFTER CHECK CLEARS) OR MONEY ORDER-I DON'T REALLY CARE HOW PAYMENT IS MADE AS LONG AS FUNDS CLEAR. THE CAR MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF AUCTION ENDING UNLESS DISCUSSED PRIOR TO BIDDING. CHECK WITH TRANSPORT COMPANIES OR GO TO USSHIP.COM. IF YOU WANT TO TALK TO ME BY PHONE YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR # ON MY E-BAY ACCOUNT AND I’LL GET BACK WITH YOU ASAP. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!