1975 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible on 2040-cars
Ortonville, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1600 air cooled
Fuel Type:Regular unleaded
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: four
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Super Beetle Convertible
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Mileage: 38,337
Exterior Color: Red with black top
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: None
Selling our 1975 VW convertible as it is spending too much time covered and stored away in our garage. This vehicle has absolutely no rust and only very minor stone chips on the front of the rear fenders. It was professionally painted the correct original color and the Haartz black canvas top was professionally installed. There are no tears or wrinkles from being folded down. The white interior headliner is perfect.
The motor is original; converted to carburetor, as 1975 was the first year for fuel injection and Volkswagen had lots of problems with their fuel system in the early years. The transmission clutch, pressure plate and throw-out bearing are all relatively new; less than 1,000 miles approximately. For brakes, the front has been updated with disc brakes and the rear brakes are the original drum design. The heater works fine, but this car has not been used in cold or inclement weather. The exhaust is the correct design. The tires are the correct size (Kelly Metric 165R 15) and are in near-new condition. The wheels are after-market chrome, purchased from Mid America Motorworks.
New square-weave carpeting and new seat covers and seat foam have been installed. The rest of the interior is original. The AM/FM radio is original. The speedometer cable broke last summer, so the stated mileage is ever so slightly off.
This car has been pampered its entire life. It is a Midwest vehicle; first owner in Ohio. This is not a car from out west or one that has been patched together. In the 17 years we have owned it we have driven the car less than 1,000 miles. Obviously, this car has spent considerable time stored away from bad weather.
Buyer is responsible for pick-up or transport. A $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. Acceptable payments include: cash in person, PayPal or certified check drawn from local (Oakland County, MI) Chase Bank branch. The vehicle and title will not be released before receipt of full payment has been verified by my (Chase) bank.
Please call 248-760-1891 with any questions you may have.
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