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*rare* 1974 Sunbug Convertible Classic Vw Bug! Low Production Number No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:98000
Location:

Bellingham, Washington, United States

Bellingham, Washington, United States
Engine:1600
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1974
Make: Volkswagen
Drive Type: rwd
Model: Beetle - Classic
Mileage: 98,000
Trim: Convertible
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Selling my project of the past 6 months.


When I picked this bug up it needed a lot of love, no interior, bad paint job, and not running. I was excited to find out the original color was harvest gold - it had been repainted an ugly green color from what looked like during the 80s or 90s.

The car has a whole new floor pan installed was the first thing I did, not just patch panels - a whole new floor. The bottom has been undercoated.

I spent $2000 restoring the paint to its original color. All the body pieces were taken off so there is no overspray on anything! I wouldn't consider it show quality because it does have imperfections, but it is a very nice driver! 

Next I got new tires, new door panels (black), a used set of seats, new top, new starter, new fender beading, new carburetor, and a used engine (still have the number matching engine if you want it included - didnt run well I think it got hot)

Shes a nice driver, starts up everytime. The engine is from a 74 karmann ghia and has a little bit of smoke on start up if you let her sit for awhile. She drives great around town, havent gone on any long trips so please use your own judgement if you want to drive it across country after the auction.

All the lights work no issues with them, windshield wipers work, brakes are good.

The bug needs hood hinges I have one on there, but the other one got lost during paint.
Also I think they sent me the wrong carpet kit it doesnt fit real good
Other then that as far as issues the top needs a little bit of help lining up with the windows (I always park it in the garage so havent worried about it leaking)
And last it needs a stereo - I think thats all for the issues

In 1974, 12,964 VW Bug convertibles were produced, with only around 300 of them sun bugs! Unfortunately it is missing the original seats and door panels (they are supposed to be brown)
But all the other signs are there, Sun Gold Metallic original paint, rosewood dash trim, January 1974 production date (every sun bug convert ive researched was built then), Simulated leather 4 spoke steering wheel, and black vin tag.

Get ready for fun this summer with this VW bug!

Please email if you are local and would like to check it out! Please place bid while you can - will not accept higher offers after the end of auction. Thanks for looking

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