1979 Volkswagen Beetle Base Convertible 2-door 1.6l - 65k Original Miles Ca Car on 2040-cars
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:1.6L 1584CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 65,495
Exterior Color: VW River Blue Metallic
Interior Color: Black
This car is in excellent condition in all regards. It was manufactured in December, 1979- the end of an era for VW! I bought this car last year from San Francisco and have had it restored to immaculate condition. The following are the features:
Exterior- New top, pad, headliner and seals on top frame and around windows. New paint and clear coat in original River Blue Metallic color. New chrome trim. New German running boards and gravel guards. Newly powder coated wheels and brand new tires. Original German glass all around as well as tail lights and running lights. Original German chrome bumpers and guards. This car has no rust, have never been in an accident, and has rust free floor pans.
Interior- New seat covers, new carpeting, excellent original door panels, 80 watt stereo cassette, original CA visors, window chrome perfect, all seals and plugs, glove box with original key and lock (rare). 1 inch crack on dash has been repaired.
Mechanical- Totally rebuilt fuel-injected engine with current CA emissions compliant equipment (new lines, filters, catalytic converter, etc.), new brakes (drums, shoes, lines, master cylinder), new clutch, new struts and shocks, tie rods, bushings, aligned (no shimmy or imbalance whatsoever), new ball joints, and more.
Electrical- all switches and gauges work- the original clock still keeps correct time!
Other- all records of maintenance since car was NEW, original owners manual and booklets, original convertible top boot, owner history, clear NC title.
There is nothing left to do to this car but drive it.
This car is valued over $20k (see info at hagerty.com) due to it's condition and low original mileage.
Call me at 704-517-6747 for serious inquiries if you like.
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