1979 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Convertible

1600cc

Manual

1542042304

Clear

Gasoline

1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible VIN / Chassis Number: 1542042304 Less than 73,000 miles since new Unmolested, repainted once Original top and interior in very good condition Super clean, not smoked in Starts, stops, runs, drives as it should Please note: more than 160 photos follow. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow Current owner since November 2007 (69,800 miles). Documented services, repairs and upgrades totaling over $ 5,300.00: · New accelerator cable · New air filter · New alternator / cooling fan belt · New crankcase breather hose · New fuel filter · New fuel hoses to and from fuel tank · New heat exchangers · New motor oil (2 times), Castrol High Mileage 10W 40 · New rubber intake boot between throttle body and air flow meter · Adjusted distributor contacts, spark advance timing and engine idle · Valve adjustment · New transmission oil · Complete front brake service (new wheel cylinders, drum machining, etc.) · New front brake hoses · Brake fluid replaced, system flushed · Custom reinforced front lower control arms · New urethane Control arm bushings for front suspension · New steering shaft · New stress bar for front strut reinforcement · New front end tie rod assemblies · New front strut cartridges · Front end alignment · New H4 headlights · New wiper blades · Remanufactured fuel tank (with anti-corrosion protection) · Used original Porsche914/2.0 forged Fuchs wheels · New tires, (4) P 185/65R-15 86S Fisk Classic · Used Porsche 924 steering wheel · New battery- April 2013 Body: Color Code K6V Riverblau (River Blue) Metallic Repainted by previous owner, date unknown No rust-through in body or chassis Never had floors or other panels replaced Factory yellow wax rustproofing still present under car Ziebart rustproofing added, apparently when car was new Body gaps as-built and proper-fitting trim in very good condition Tight and quiet when driving · Doors, hood and deck lid close easily with original gaps · Door bottoms rust-free · Original glass in very good condition all around. Windshield and rear window etched with VIN, apparently when car was new · Bright trim 100% complete and in good condition · Original front and rear bumpers and trim strips · All weatherstrips in very good condition, soft and undamaged · Gas filler door operates correctly. · Original accessory rear fender stone guards Convertible top: Original black vinyl top · No rips, tears, failed stitching or unusual wear in top · Padding in very good condition with no lumps or damage to covers · Original headliner has no rips or tears · Top fits properly, is easy to operate and noise-free when driving · Original black vinyl top boot that installs easily and fits properly is included Interior: Original black leatherette interior · No rips, tears or unusual wear in all seats · Seat recliners function properly · Seats slide and latch easily · Dash is completely free of cracks or waviness · Genuine Porsche 924 sport steering wheel · Original gray carpet in very good condition · Original stock rubber mats show little wear · Original sun visors in very good condition · Glove box fits well with very good original liner · Original front shoulder belts and rear lap belts all function properly Engine: Original 1600 cc, 48 hp, fuel injected engine has been carefully maintained and appears to have never been out of the car · Valve adjustment and tune up by present owner · Recent oil change with Castrol High Mileage 10W 40 · Leak-free · Noise-free · Turns over easily, starts promptly · Alternator charges properly · Original muffler with minimal rust · Steady 800 RPM idle · Pulls smoothly and runs cool Transmission: Original 4-speed manual transmission · Shifts easily through all gears, up and down · Linkage and clutch properly adjusted · Leak-free · Gear oil changed by present owner Suspension, brakes, steering: All fully sorted by current owner · Custom reinforced front lower control arms · New urethane Control arm bushings for front suspension · New steering shaft · New stress bar for front strut reinforcement · New front end tie rod assemblies · New front strut cartridges · Original Boge rear shocks are firm and leak-free · All axle boots undamaged · Complete front brake service (new wheel cylinders, drum machining, etc.) · New front brake hoses · Brake fluid replaced, system flushed · Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working · Genuine Porsche 914/2.0 lightweight forged Fuchs wheels, part number 914.361.011.01 · New tires (4) P 185/65R-15 86S Fisk Classic · Identical spare Porsche wheel with older Michelin tire · Drives as it should. Tracks straight. Brakes function as-new and with no pulling. All the rest: Mechanically needs nothing · Electrical system operates properly · New battery, April 2013 · Quartz clock is accurate · Speedometer and odometer are accurate compared with GPS · Lights, horn, wipers and all operate · Hella H4 halogen headlights with replaceable bulbs are new by current owner · All exterior lenses in very good condition · All interior lights operate · Period-correct Clarion 1400RT AM/FM/cassette radio · Unbent original antenna · Door speakers and powered subwoofer added. Rear deck is not modified by subwoofer installation · All windshield washer components intact- washer fluid not filled · Heater works properly · Always garaged by current owner Also included: · Clear Michigan title · Genuine 1979 Michigan license plate, unrestored in correct original colors, legal for Michigan registration · Original tool kit with all tools · Original jack · Two additional Volkswagen jacks · Original Driver’s Manual · Service manual · Receipts for repairs and maintenance from current owner · One original key, plus spare keys · New Continental fan belt · New Bosch spark plugs, points, condenser, rotor, distributor cap and plug wires · 2 oil change gasket kits · Volkswagen accessory touch-up paint set sealed in original packaging · Fitted, heavy-duty car cover in very good condition “The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits: Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not prefect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever. Known issues: · Car has been fully repainted sometime in the past · Paint work is not concours-quality, but is smooth, shiny, matches original and has no runs, haze, mottling or other defects · Few chips and marks in paint around the car including valance below front bumper and wheel arches. See photos · Ding in driver’s door at lower rear. Similar ding in left quarter, behind door. These were hard to photograph, but are evident · Few nicks and pitting in aluminum trim around front window · Chrome trim is unrestored, not perfect in some areas, including side windows, and RF turn signal. See photos. · Bumpers have some scratches, light marks in chrome. See photos · Chassis has surface rust across most surfaces. No rust-through. Car is original and not restored. · Super Beetle typical light steering wheel shake (70 mph, surface dependent) · Small stain in headliner at rear, center, above rear window · Left rear interior trim panel damaged, missing top corner where top boot attaches. · Fuel gauge serviceable, but not really accurate Not included: · NO ADDITIONAL PARTS FOR THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY · No records from previous owners are available Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information. Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve. Shipping: Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping. Other Terms: $1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close. PayPal accepted for deposit, only. Payment methods accepted: -Wire transfer in US funds. -Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order. -Cash (in person). PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment. Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions. Bid with confidence! See my 100% positive feedback. Please note: more than 130 photos follow. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow