1975 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic

Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

1152016529

Gasoline

I am relisting this Bug because my previous listing had incomplete information which I couldn't provide in timely fashion. Below is the original text of my listing; my real job sidetracked me for a few days, and I wasn't able to follow up until the auction was within its last 12 hours. Ebay will not allow any additions, alterations or cancellations within that time period, and I didn't want to have to explain various shortcomings to someone who had bid based on the sparse description and pictures. "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). You are welcome to inspect and drive in Denver, and you can count on my honest opinions as I make the time to evaluate the car. I did not get a good feedback rating by trying to conceal defects for profit. Meanwhile, gotta go, Thanks for Looking! Dan Larson" That's the exact 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. Running boards look OK, but the sheetmetal support under the rubber is rusted. 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, but the control levers are not hooked up - could be the difference between the carbureted replacement engine and the original FI unit, as there also appear to be some leftovers (canister with hose to nowhere, to name one) and alterations (deck shrouds have add-in pieces made from a license plate). There appear to be extra linkage parts of differing styles on the heater controls. All in all, none of this stuff should scare a VW guy, but I didn't want to be in the position of hearing from a buyer who starts with "My mechanic says...". 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. If my customers (non auto related business) attempt to intrude on my spare time again this week, I'll just tell 'em "Go away, I never liked you anyway." More to follow as the week progresses. Thanks for Your Patience! Dan